AS Monaco

Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club (AS Monaco) is a professional football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco, Founded on August 1, 1919.

AS Monaco 2024–25 squad list

#PlayerTeamPositionDate of BirthAge
Yann Lienard-February 15, 20250
Krépin Diatta-February 15, 20250
Valy Konaté-February 15, 20250
Thilo Kehrer-February 15, 20250
Soungoutou Magassa-February 15, 20250
Oliveira Vanderson-February 15, 20250
Moatasem Al-Musrati-February 15, 20250
Lamine Camara-February 15, 20250
Mamadou Coulibaly-February 15, 20250
Mayssam Benama-February 15, 20250
Aladji Bamba-February 15, 20250
Boubakar Dembaga-February 15, 20250
Aleksandr Golovin-February 15, 20250
Maghnes Akliouche-February 15, 20250
Edan Diop-February 15, 20250
Radoslaw Majecki-February 15, 20250
Jules Stawiecki-February 15, 20250
Kassoum Ouattara-February 15, 20250
Denis Zakaria-February 15, 20250
Jordan Teze-February 15, 20250
Bradel Kiwa-February 15, 20250
Aurélien Platret-February 15, 20250
Saïmon Bouabré-February 15, 20250
Florian Baranik-February 15, 20250
Takumi Minamino-February 15, 20250
Breel Embolo-February 15, 20250
Folarin Balogun-February 15, 20250
Eliesse Ben Seghir-February 15, 20250
Jonathan Bakali-February 15, 20250
Romaric Etonde-February 15, 20250
Lucas Michal-February 15, 20250
Philipp Köhn-February 15, 20250
Caio Henrique-February 15, 20250
Christian Mawissa-February 15, 20250
Wilfried Singo-February 15, 20250
Mohammed Salisu-February 15, 20250
Samuel Nibombé-February 15, 20250
Mika Biereth-February 15, 20250
George Ilenikhena-February 15, 20250
Leagues
Ligue 1
Seasons
2024-25
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Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club (AS Monaco) is a professional football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. Despite being located outside of France, the club competes in Ligue 1, the top division of French football, under the French Football Federation. Founded on August 1, 1919, Monaco has grown into one of France’s most successful and prestigious clubs, known for its attacking football, world-class talent development, and European ambitions.

Major Achievements

  • Ligue 1 Champions: 8 titles (most recently in 2016-17)
  • Coupe de France Winners: 5 titles
  • Coupe de la Ligue Winners: 1 title
  • UEFA Champions League Runners-up: 2003-04
  • UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Runners-up: 1991-92

Monaco’s 2016-17 Ligue 1 title win was particularly remarkable, as they ended Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance with an exciting young squad featuring Kylian Mbappé, Bernardo Silva, Fabinho, and Radamel Falcao.

Home Stadium: Stade Louis II

Monaco plays at the Stade Louis II, a unique and modern stadium with a capacity of 16,500. Situated in the heart of Monaco, the stadium is known for its picturesque seaside setting and intimate matchday atmosphere.

Club Identity & Playing Style

Monaco is recognized for:

  • An attacking, fast-paced, and technical style of football
  • A strong emphasis on developing and selling young talent
  • A balance between experienced international stars and emerging youth prospects
  • Smart recruitment and scouting strategies

Iconic Eras

  • European Glory (1990s-2000s): Regular success in Ligue 1 and deep runs in European competitions, including the 2004 UEFA Champions League final.
  • Leonardo Jardim Era (2014-2018): The 2016-17 season saw Monaco win Ligue 1, reach the Champions League semi-finals, and produce a golden generation of players.
  • Recent Revival: After a period of instability, Monaco has regained its status as a consistent top-three contender in Ligue 1.

Rivalries

  • Le Classique du Sud: Monaco vs. Olympique de Marseille is a battle between two of the biggest clubs in southern France.
  • AS Monaco vs. PSG: A modern rivalry fueled by title races and big-money signings.

Legendary Players

  • Thierry Henry: A club icon who developed at Monaco before becoming a global superstar.
  • Kylian Mbappé: Helped Monaco win Ligue 1 in 2016-17 before moving to PSG.
  • Radamel Falcao: A prolific striker who led Monaco’s attack during their return to prominence.
  • Lilian Thuram: A defensive stalwart before his legendary career with Juventus and France.
  • David Trezeguet: A goal-scoring machine who made his mark at Monaco before shining for Juventus and France.

The Future of AS Monaco

AS Monaco remains a key player in French football, with ambitions to compete in Europe and challenge PSG for domestic dominance. The club continues to develop young stars and make strategic signings, maintaining its reputation as one of the best talent-producing clubs in world football. With strong financial backing and an exciting squad, Monaco’s future looks bright as they aim to return to the pinnacle of French and European football.

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