Metz

Club Information

Club History

FC Metz were founded in 1932 in the city of Metz in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, near the borders with Germany and Luxembourg. The club have been yo-yo club alternating between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 throughout their history. Metz won the Coupe de France twice and the Coupe de la Ligue twice, and have a loyal fanbase in the Lorraine region.

Trophy Cabinet

• Coupe de France: 2
• Coupe de la Ligue: 2

Did You Know?

• Metz have won the Coupe de la Ligue twice — the joint-most of any club from outside Paris
• The city of Metz is located near the German and Luxembourg borders
• The Stade Saint-Symphorien holds 30,000 fans
• Metz have been promoted to Ligue 1 more times than almost any other French club
• Robert Pirès began his career at Metz before starring for Arsenal
• The club is deeply connected to the Lorraine region's cultural identity
• Metz were one of the founding members of the first French professional football championship