The Early Years
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, commonly referred to as PSG, was founded on August 12, 1970. The club was the result of a merger between Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain. PSG made an immediate impact, winning promotion to Division 1 and claiming the Division 2 title in their first season.
The Rise to Prominence
PSG’s momentum was soon checked, and the club split in 1972. Paris FC remained in the top flight, while PSG were administratively relegated to Division 3. However, PSG quickly returned to the premier division in 1974 and moved into the Parc des Princes.
The Golden Era
The 1980s and 1990s were among the most successful periods in the club’s history. PSG claimed two consecutive French Cup titles in 1982 and 1983, followed by their maiden league championship in 1986. The club won nine trophies and reached five consecutive European semi-finals during the 1990s. Most notably, PSG claimed a second league title in 1994 and won the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup in 1996.
The Modern Era
The fortunes of Paris Saint-Germain changed dramatically when Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) purchased the club in 2011. Since then, Paris have spent heavily on the signings of world-class players such as Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thiago Silva, Edinson Cavani, Ángel Di María, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé. PSG have also become a regular feature in the UEFA Champions League, reaching their first final in 2020.
Top 10 Fun Facts
- PSG was founded in 1970.
- The club was the result of a merger between Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain.
- PSG play their home matches at the Parc des Princes.
- PSG has won over 30 titles, making them the most successful club in football history in France.
- PSG is owned by Qatar Sports Investments.
- PSG has a longstanding rivalry with Olympique de Marseille.
- PSG’s home kit colors are red, blue, and white.
- PSG is the youngest team to have won a major European competition.
- PSG has the most consecutive seasons playing in France’s top flight.
- PSG’s mascot is Germain the Lynx.
Here are the salaries of some of the players
| Player Name | Weekly Salary | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappé | £888,000 | £46,176,000 |
| Lucas Hernández | £263,000 | £13,676,000 |
| Marquinhos | £237,000 | £12,324,000 |
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | £214,000 | £11,128,000 |
| Keylor Navas | £197,000 | £10,244,000 |
| Randal Kolo Muani | £173,000 | £8,996,000 |
| Achraf Hakimi | £171,000 | £8,892,000 |
| Presnel Kimpembe | £164,000 | £8,528,000 |
| Ousmane Dembélé | £139,000 | £7,228,000 |
| Marco Asensio | £117,000 | £6,084,000 |
Please note that these are just a few players from the team. The total wage bill for all the players combined is £181,897,560 per year
