Crystal Palace FC

Crystal Palace Football Club, often called Palace, is a professional football team based in Selhurst, South London, England. Originally founded in 1861.

Crystal Palace FC 2024–25 squad list

#PlayerPositionAge HeightAppearances
0Louie MouldenGoalkeeper230000-0
0Seán GrehanDefender210000-0
0Luke PlangeForward220000-0
0Victor AkinwaleForward200000-0
1Dean HendersonGoalkeeper00000-0
1Dean HendersonGoalkeeper280000-0
2Joel WardDefender350000-0
3Tyrick MitchellDefender250000-0
5Maxence LacroixDefender250000-0
6Marc GuehiDefender240000-0
7Ismaïla SarrForward, Winger270000-0
8Jefferson LermaDefender, Midfielder300000-0
9Eddie NketiahForward260000-0
10Eberechi EzeMidfielder, Winger260000-0
11Matheus FrançaForward, Midfielder210000-0
12Daniel MuñozDefender, Winger290000-0
14Jean-Philippe MatetaForward270000-0
15Jeffrey SchluppDefender, Forward, Midfielder, Winger320000-0
17Nathaniel ClyneDefender340000-0
18Daichi KamadaForward, Midfielder280000-0
18Roshaun MathurinWinger210000-0
19Will HughesMidfielder300000-0
20Adam WhartonMidfielder210000-0
21Romain EsseMidfielder, Winger200000-0
26Chris RichardsDefender, Midfielder250000-0
28Cheick DoucouréDefender, Midfielder250000-0
30Matt TurnerGoalkeeper300000-0
34Remi MatthewsGoalkeeper310000-0
34Chadi RiadDefender220000-0
40Jack Wells-MorrisonMidfielder210000-0
42Kaden RodneyDefender, Midfielder200000-0
45Dylan ReidMidfielder200000-0
46Franco Umeh-ChibuezeForward, Winger200000-0
50Joe SheridanDefender210000-0
54Caleb KporhaDefender180000-0
55Justin DevennyMidfielder210000-0
60Jadan RaymondMidfielder210000-0
62Luke BrowneDefender190000-0
63Zach MarshForward190000-0
Leagues
Premier League
Seasons
2025-26
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Crystal Palace Football Club, commonly known as Palace, is a professional football team based in Selhurst, South London, England. Originally founded in 1861 as an amateur club and re-established in 1905 as a professional entity, Crystal Palace has a rich footballing history and a dedicated fan base.

Major Achievements

  • FA Cup Finalist: 1990, 2016 (both times finishing as runners-up to Manchester United).
  • Championship Titles: Multiple promotions, including the 2012-13 play-off final victory to secure Premier League status.
  • Premier League Stability: A consistent top-flight presence since their return in 2013.

Home Stadium

Crystal Palace plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, a historic football venue with a capacity of approximately 25,486. The stadium has been the club’s home since 1924 and is known for its passionate atmosphere.

Club Identity & Style

Palace is recognized for its fast-paced, counter-attacking football and emphasis on flair players. The club is nicknamed “The Eagles,” a moniker adopted in the 1970s that symbolizes ambition and resilience.

Iconic Eras

  • The Steve Coppell Era (1984-1993): Led Palace to their highest-ever league finish (3rd place in 1990-91) and an FA Cup final.
  • The Premier League Era (2013-Present): Establishing itself as a stable top-flight club with notable victories over England’s elite teams.

Rivalries

  • Brighton & Hove Albion: Known as the “M23 Derby,” a fiercely contested rivalry despite the geographical distance between the clubs.
  • London Derbies: Regular clashes with clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Legendary Players

  • Ian Wright: A prolific striker who later became an Arsenal legend.
  • Geoff Thomas: Inspirational captain during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
  • Wilfried Zaha: A club icon, academy graduate, and one of the most skillful wingers in Palace history.

The Future of Crystal Palace FC

With a focus on youth development and smart recruitment, Palace continues to build a competitive squad. The club’s commitment to improving its infrastructure, including plans for Selhurst Park expansion, signals its long-term ambitions to remain a key player in the Premier League.

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