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Vilmos Vanczák2007current
Birama Ndoye2013current
Edimilson Fernandes2013current- Pa Modou Jagne2013current
Vincent Rüfli2013current
Carlos Alberto Alves Garcia2014current- Daniel Follonier2014current
- Ishmael Yartey2014current
Moussa Konaté2014current
Elsad Zverotić2015current
Gabriel Cichero2015current- Gregory Karlen2015current
- Joaquim Adão2015current
- Kevin Fickentscher2015current
- Martin Zeman2015current
Reto Ziegler2015current
Vero Salatić2015current
Anton Mitryushkin2016current- Kay Voser2016current
- Lukáš Čmelík2016current
- Itaitinga2018current
- Yassin Fortuné2018current
Mickaël Facchinetti2019current- Aimery Pingacurrent
Alex Songcurrent- Batatacurrent
- Belmar Josephcurrent
- Bruno Ferreira Morgadocurrent
Filip Stojilkovićcurrent- Guy Zockcurrent
- Jan Bamertcurrent
Jared Khasacurrent- Jean-Jacques Yemwenicurrent
Moussa Djittécurrent- Nery Bareirocurrent
- Nicky Belokocurrent
- Peter Röschcurrent
- Quentin Maceirascurrent
- Steve Rouillercurrent
- Timothy Fayulucurrent
- Lev Mantula1962–1966
- René-Pierre Quentin1963–1968
- Blagoje Vidinić1964–1966
- Norbert Eschmann1965–1966
Miroslav Blažević1966–1968- Günther Herrmann1968–1975
- Serge Trinchero1968–1976
- Umberto Barberis1970–1974
- René-Pierre Quentin1971–1975
Vladimir Durković1971–1972- Otto Luttrop1973–1974
- Franco Cucinotta1974–1976
- Charly In-Albon1975–1979
- Alain Geiger1977–1981
- Jean-Paul Brigger1977–1982
- Alain Geiger1978–1981
Georges Bregy1979–1984- Pierre-André Schürmann1979–1980
Claude Andrey1980–1981- Franco Cucinotta1981–1983
- Christophe Bonvin1982–1988
Aziz Bouderbala1984–1988- Blaise Piffaretti1985–1993
- Jean-Paul Brigger1985–1992
- Georges Bregy1986–1988
Marco Pascolo1986–1989- Carlos Manuel1987–1988
Enzo Trossero1987–1988
Sébastien Fournier1987–1996- Carlos Manuel1988–1988
- Johnson Bwalya1988–1989
Michel Renquin1988–1990- Mirsad Baljić1988–1992
Stephan Lehmann1988–1997
Vladimir Petković1988–1989- Jaime Ramírez1989–1991
Néstor Clausen1989–1994
Yvan Quentin1989–1998- Alain Geiger1990–1995
Gabriel Calderón1990–1992
Luka Tudor1990–1991- Alexandre Rey1991–1994
- Allan Nielsen1991–1991
Juan Barbas1991–1992
Dominique Herr1992–1996- Johann Lonfat1992–1998
Marc Hottiger1992–1994
Ottó Vincze1992–1993- Roberto de Assis Moreira1992–1995
Túlio Maravilha1992–1993
Alexander Frei1993–1997- Christophe Bonvin1993–1997
- Milton Luiz de Souza Filho1993–1995
Raphaël Wicky1993–1997- Adrian Kunz1994–1995
- Ahmed Ouattara1994–1998
Steffen Karl1994–1995- Alain Gaspoz1995–1998
Antoine Kombouaré1995–1996- Fabrice Borer1995–1995
- Fabrice Borer1995–2002
- Gaetano Giallanza1995–1996
Jean-Jacques Eydelie1995–1997- Josephus Yenay1995–1996
Marcus Marin1995–1995
Marko Topić1995–1996- Philippe Vercruysse1995–1997
- Alexandre Quennoz1996–1999
- Alexandre Rey1996–1997
Aurelio Vidmar1996–1996
Darko Pančev1996–1997- Frédéric Chassot1996–1998
- Ilija Najdoski1996–1997
Kléber Pereira1996–1997- Milton Luiz de Souza Filho1996–1998
- Ottó Vincze1996–1996
Patrick Sylvestre1996–1998- Roberto de Assis Moreira1996–1997
Stéphane Grichting1996–2002
Vladan Lukić1996–1997- Abiodun Baruwa1997–1998
- Dennis Lota1997–1998
Didier Tholot1997–1999- Enílton Menezes de Miranda1997–1998
Frédéric Meyrieu1997–1997
Gerardo Seoane1997–1998- Jean-Jacques Eydelie1997–1999
- Josephus Yenay1997–1998
- Kléber Pereira1997–1998
- Marco Grassi1997–1997
- Mark Bright1997–1997
Nicolas Marazzi1997–2004
Stefan Wolf1997–1998- Stéphane Sarni1997–2000
- Anthony Bancarel1998–1999
Hervé Tum1998–2001
Kanga Akalé1998–1999- Owusu Benson1998–1999
- Roberto de Assis Moreira1998–1998
- Yao Aziawonou1998–1999
Aleksandr Maslov1999–2000- Anthony Bancarel1999–1999
- Blaise Piffaretti1999–2003
- Gustave Bahoken1999–1999
- Iyenemi Furo1999–2000
- Lakhdar Adjali1999–1999
- Marc Hottiger1999–2002
- Mobulu M'Futi1999–2002
Armand Deumi2000–2002- Enílton Menezes de Miranda2000–2000
- Jean-Pierre Tcheutchoua2000–2003
- Nicolas Beney2000–2002
- Gustave Bahoken2001–2002
- Iyenemi Furo2001–2002
Johnny Leoni2001–2003- Stéphane Sarni2002–2003
Wilfried Sanou2002–2003- Didier Crettenand2003–2013
- Didier Tholot2003–2004
- Francesco Di Jorio2003–2003
- Frédéric Tatarian2003–2004
- Luís Carlos Lima de Souza2003–2007
Mikheil Kavelashvili2003–2004
Sébastien Meoli2003–2006- Yvan Quentin2003–2004
Abdul Carrupt2004–2007- Alain Gaspoz2004–2007
- Alberto Regazzoni2004–2007
- Badile Lubamba2004–2005
- Frédéric Chassot2004–2004
- Germano Vailati2004–2008
Gélson Fernandes2004–2007- Jocelyn Ahouéya2004–2010
- João Manuel Pinto2004–2007
Léonard Thurre2004–2006- Stéphane Sarni2004–2010
Xavier Gravelaine2004–2004
Yoann Langlet2004–2005- Benoît Cauet2005–2006
- Fabrice Borer2005–2005
- Francesco Di Jorio2005–2007
Goran Obradović2005–2012
Mirsad Mijadinoski2005–2008
Paulo Diogo2005–2005- Paulo Vogt2005–2006
Adel Chedli2006–2007- Ahmed Yahiaoui2006–2007
Arnaud Bühler2006–2014- Carlos Alberto Alves Garcia2006–2007
Kali2006–2009
Marco Schneuwly2006–2006- Moustapha Dabo2006–2010
Sanel Kuljić2006–2007- Tariq Chihab2006–2007
Virgile Reset2006–2009
Álvaro Saborío2006–2010- Bastien Geiger2007–2008
- David González2007–2008
- Gilberto Galdino dos Santos2007–2008
- Jamal Alioui2007–2010
- Mobulu M'Futi2007–2010
- Nicolas Beney2007–2010
- Obinna Nwaneri2007–2010
- Paíto2007–2010
- Raphaël Wicky2007–2008
- Raphaël Wicky2007–2007
- Saidu Adeshina2007–2012
Zbigniew Zakrzewski2007–2009
Álvaro Domínguez2007–2010
Abdelmoumene Djabou2008–2008
Essam El-Hadary2008–2009
Guilherme Afonso2008–2012- Julien Brellier2008–2010
Kamil Grosicki2008–2008
Olivier Monterrubio2008–2009
Serey Dié2008–2012
Aleksandar Mitreski2009–2010
Andris Vaņins2009–2016- Anthony Sauthier2009–2013
- António Carlos dos Santos2009–2010
- Fabrizio Zambrella2009–2013
- Germano Vailati2009–2010
Giovanni Sio2009–2012- Joaquim Adão2009–2012
- Karim Yoda2009–2013
- Kevin Fickentscher2009–2013
Nicolas Marin2009–2011- Tariq Chihab2009–2010
Yusuf Mohamed2009–2010- Yusuf Mohamed2009–2009
Émile Mpenza2009–2010- Adaílton José dos Santos Filho2010–2012
Aleksandar Prijović2010–2013
Dragan Mrđa2010–2013
George Ogăraru2010–2012- Guillermo Imhoff2010–2010
- Jonas Elmer2010–2013
Léo Lacroix2010–2016
Michael Dingsdag2010–2013- Rodrigo Lacerda Ramos2010–2012
- Rodrigo Lacerda Ramos2010–2012
- Ayub Daud2011–2011
Billy Ketkeophomphone2011–2011- Billy Ketkeophomphone2011–2012
Gabri García2011–2011
José Gonçalves2011–2014- Mario Mutsch2011–2012
- Mohamed Traoré2011–2011
Pascal Feindouno2011–2011- Stefan Glarner2011–2012
- Aislan2012–2013
- André Marques2012–2014
- Cristian Ianu2012–2014
Danilo Cirino de Oliveira2012–2013- Danilo Cirino de Oliveira2012–2012
- Gaëtan Karlen2012–2013
Gennaro Gattuso2012–2013- Geoffrey Tréand2012–2012
Kyle Lafferty2012–2013- Léo Itaperuna2012–2015
- Mathieu Manset2012–2013
Matteo Fedele2012–2015
Max Veloso2012–2012
Oussama Darragi2012–2013
Sébastien Wüthrich2012–2015- Vullnet Basha2012–2015
Xavier Margairaz2012–2014- Adaílton José dos Santos Filho2013–2014
- Alberto Regazzoni2013–2014
Beg Ferati2013–2015
Benjamin Kololli2013–2015
Dario Vidošić2013–2015- Dimitris Christofi2013–2015
Ebenezer Assifuah2013–2013
Emiliano Dudar2013–2015- Emiliano Dudar2013–2013
- Gaëtan Karlen2013–2014
- Gélson Fernandes2013–2013
- Ishmael Yartey2013–2014
- Mathieu Debonnaire2013–2015
Ovidiu Herea2013–2015- Xavier Kouassi2013–2016
Yannick N'Djeng2013–2013
Chadrac Akolo2014–2015- Gabriel Cichero2014–2016
- Gaëtan Karlen2014–2015
Kervens Belfort2014–2014- Pedro Antonio Ramírez2014–2014
- Anthony Sauthier2015–2015
- Bence Mervó2015–2016
Geoffrey Mujangi Bia2015–2017
Ilombe Mboyo2015–2015- Ilombe Mboyo2015–2015
Vincent Sierro2015–2017
Arthur Boka2016–2017
Theofanis Gekas2016–2017- Bastien Toma2017–2020
- Burim Kukeli2017–2019
Eray Cömert2017–2018
Ermir Lenjani2017–2020
Federico Dimarco2017–2018
Kévin Constant2017–2019
Martin Angha2017–2019
Matheus Cunha2017–2018- Xavier Kouassi2018–2020
Seydou Doumbia2019–2020
Valon Behrami2019–2019
Guillaume Hoarau2020–2022- Ivan Martić2020–2022
Johan Djourou2020–2020- Nikita Vlasenko2020–2021
- Kader Keïta2021–2022
- Léo Lacroix2021–2021
Heinz Lindner2022–2025
Loris Benito2022–2022
Mario Balotelli2022–2023
FC Sion is a Swiss football club based in the city of Sion, known for its rich history and competitive spirit.
Founded in 1909, FC Sion has won the Swiss Cup 13 times, showcasing their dominance in domestic cup competitions.
The club's first competitive league match in 1914 ended in a 3–2 victory against FC Monthey, marking the beginning of their competitive journey.
Biography
Formation
FC Sion, a prominent Swiss football club, was founded in 1909 by Robert Gilliard, who also served as the club's first captain. The team played its inaugural match that same year, achieving a 3–2 victory against FC Aigle. The club's early years were marked by local support, and they played their first competitive league fixture in 1914, again winning 3–2, this time against FC Monthey. By 1919, Sion had established a formal managerial structure, with Gilliard taking on the role of vice-president.
Growth and Success
Throughout the 20th century, FC Sion experienced fluctuating fortunes. They spent a significant period in the lower tiers of Swiss football, including a stint in the fourth tier starting in 1932. However, the club saw a resurgence in the 1960s, gaining promotion to the National League A (now the Swiss Super League) in 1962. Sion's first major trophy came in 1965 with a Swiss Cup victory over Servette. The club continued to excel in the Swiss Cup, winning it multiple times throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and they became known for their remarkable record of never losing a domestic cup final until 2017.
Recent Achievements
In recent years, FC Sion has continued to compete at a high level, winning the Swiss Challenge League in the 2023-24 season. The club has also maintained a strong presence in the Swiss Super League, with championship titles in the 1991-92 and 1996-97 seasons. Their home matches are played at the Stade de Tourbillon, which has a capacity of 16,263 and was officially opened in 1968. FC Sion remains a significant force in Swiss football, with a rich history and a dedicated fan base.
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Career & Clubs
FC Sion were founded in 1909 by Robert Gilliard, who became club captain, and played their first match the same year, a 3–2 win against FC Aigle. The club grew thanks to contributions from locals, and played their first competitive league fixture in 1914, again a 3–2 victory, against FC Monthey. In 1919, Sion formally organised its managerial structure, with Gilliard becoming vice-president and Charles Aymon taking the presidency. From 1932, Sion played in the fourth tier of Swiss football, where they spent much of the next 20 years, briefly interrupted by promotion to the third tier in 1944, quickly followed by relegation in 1946. In 1952, Sion returned to the third tier. Five years later, Sion gained promotion again to the National League B, followed five years later by promotion to the National League A (now the Swiss Super League) in 1962. 1965 saw the first of Sion's Swiss Cup wins following a 2–1 victory over Servette. The 16,263 capacity Stade Tourbillon was officially opened in August 1968, but the club was relegated in 1969. Sion returned to the National League A at the first attempt and secured a second victory in the Swiss Cup, winning 3–2 against Neuchâtel Xamax in 1974. Sion would go on to consistently perform well in the Swiss Cup, with victories in 1980 (against Young Boys), 1982 (against Basel), 1986 (against Servette) and 1991 (against Young Boys). This period of success also saw the renovation and expansion of the Tourbillon in 1989, and was crowned with…
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Legacy
Sion held the distinction of having never lost a domestic cup final, with 13 wins in 13 appearances in the Swiss Cup, until a defeat by Basel in the 2017 edition.
Swiss Super League Champions (2): 1991–92, 1996–97 Swiss Challenge League Champions (1): 2023–24 Swiss Cup Winners (13): 1964–65, 1973–74, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1985–86, 1990–91, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15
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Identifiers & aliases
FC Sion, also known simply as Sion or formally as Football Club Sion, with the club's first team incorporated as Olympique des Alpes SA, is a Swiss football club from the city of Sion. Playing in the Swiss Super League, the highest tier of Swiss football, it has also won 13 Swiss Cups. The club was founded in 1909 and play their home matches at the Stade de Tourbillon.
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