The team introduces itself
Since 1896, FCZ has been synonymous with football in the heart of the city of Zurich. The city club was founded by former members of the three local clubs FC Turicum, FC Excelsior and FC Viktoria. FCZ subsequently developed into one of the best-known and most successful clubs in Switzerland.
At international level, it first achieved notable success in European club competitions in the 1960s and 1970s, and FCZ has also enjoyed numerous international highlights in more recent years. Furthermore, throughout its history, FC Zurich has consistently provided players for the national team and various youth squads.
FC Zurich’s U19 team enters this year’s Blue Stars Zurich Youth Cup as the 2024 edition’s finalist. In the 2024 final, the team was only defeated in the final match against FC Red Bull Salzburg.
In 2023, the historic Zurich club won the prestigious youth tournament for the sixth time in its history. In the final, FCZ prevailed against the Brazilians of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista in a penalty shoot-out.
FC Zurich are heading into this year’s tournament with ambitious goals once again. The team comprises players from the U19 and U17 squads and is managed by U19 head coach Sven Lüscher, supported by assistant coach Alain Nef – both former professional players. This season, the team celebrated a major success with a 2-0 victory in the Cup final against FC Basel 1893.