RC Strasbourg Alsace facts for kids
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| Full name | Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Le Racing Le RCS Les Bleu et Blanc (The Blue-and-Whites) |
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| Founded | 1906 | |||
| Ground | Stade de la Meinau | |||
| Capacity | 26,109 | |||
| Owner | BlueCo | |||
| President | Marc Keller | |||
| Head coach | Liam Rosenior | |||
| League | Ligue 1 | |||
| 2021–22 | Ligue 1, 6th of 20 | |||
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Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace, often called RC Strasbourg or just Racing, is a professional football club from France. It was started in 1906 in the city of Strasbourg, Alsace. The club became professional in 1933.
Racing currently plays in Ligue 1, which is the top football league in France. They returned to this league after winning the 2016–17 Ligue 2 championship. Before that, the club faced tough times. In 2011, they had money problems and were moved down to the fifth level of French football. They then changed their name to RC Strasbourg Alsace. The team worked hard to climb back up, winning the CFA championship in 2013 and the Championnat National in 2016. Their home stadium, Stade de la Meinau, has been used by the club since 1914.
RC Strasbourg is one of only six clubs that have won all three major French football trophies. They won the French Championship in 1979. They also won the Coupe de France three times (in 1951, 1966, and 2001) and the Coupe de la Ligue four times (in 1964, 1997, 2005, and 2019). The club has played over 2,000 games in France's top league and has taken part in 52 European matches since 1961. However, they have also been moved down to lower leagues at least once every ten years since the 1950s. They have changed their manager 52 times in 75 years!
The club's story is closely linked to the history of Alsace. Like the region, the club has changed nationality three times. When it was founded, Alsace was part of the German Empire. The club focused on its local Alsatian roots, unlike other Strasbourg clubs that were started by German people. When Alsace became part of France again in 1919, the club changed its name from "1. FC Neudorf" to "Racing Club de Strasbourg". This showed their support for France, similar to the famous Racing Club de France.
During World War II, RC Strasbourg players faced challenges like many Alsatians. They were evacuated in 1939 and then Alsace was taken over by Nazi Germany in 1940. Players tried to avoid being forced into the German army. After Alsace was finally returned to France, the club's identity became even more French. This was shown by their emotional wins in the French Cup in 1951 and 1966.
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Club History
Starting the Club and Early Years (1906–1945)
The club began in 1906. A group of young people in the Neudorf area of Strasbourg formed a team called "Erster Fußball Club Neudorf," or "FC Neudorf." At that time, Strasbourg was part of the German Empire. FC Neudorf was a small club, different from the bigger, more German-focused clubs in the city.
In 1909, FC Neudorf joined the southern German league. They started at the lowest level, Division C. Three years later, they won the Division C championship and moved up to Division B. In 1914, FC Neudorf took over a park called Haemmerle Garten. This place later became the Stade de la Meinau, where the club still plays today.
After World War I, Alsace became part of France again. On January 11, 1919, the club changed its name to "Racing-Club Strasbourg-Neudorf." Later that year, it became simply "Racing Club de Strasbourg." The word "Racing" was a popular English word used in France at the time, showing their new French identity. Racing quickly joined French competitions. They won the Alsace championship in 1923, 1924, and 1927. They also played in the Coupe de France, which was the only national competition back then.
On June 10, 1933, Racing became a professional team. They joined the national championship, which had just started a year before. RCS began in Ligue 2 but quickly moved up to the top league in 1934. In the mid-1930s, Racing finished second in the league in 1935 and third in 1936. In 1937, they reached the final of the Coupe de France for the first time, but lost to Sochaux 1–2. This successful team included two French national players, Fritz Keller and Oscar Heisserer, and German striker Oskar Rohr, who still holds the club's goal-scoring record.
When World War II began, professional sports stopped. Many Alsatians were moved to southwest France. In August 1940, Alsace was taken over by Nazi Germany. The team then played as "Rasensportclub Straßburg" in a German amateur league. In 1941, they won their group. From 1942, Alsatians were forced into the German army. Some players, like Oscar Heisserer, tried to avoid this. During one game, the team wore blue, white, and red uniforms to show their French loyalty.
First Big Wins and Challenges (1945–1976)
After the war, the club quickly started playing again as "Racing Club de Strasbourg" in France's top league. The team was led by Oscar Heisserer, who became the first Alsatian to captain the French national team in 1945. In 1947, Strasbourg reached the French Cup final again but lost to Lille OSC.
In 1951, the team won its first major trophy, beating Valenciennes 3–0 to win the Coupe de France. This victory was very important for Alsace, which was going through a difficult time. The players held an emotional ceremony at the city's war monument after their win.
Just one year later, Strasbourg was moved down to a lower league. But they quickly returned to the top league after only one season. In 1954–55, with Austrian star Ernst Stojaspal, Strasbourg had one of its best seasons, finishing 4th. However, the club was moved down again in 1957 and 1960, but each time they quickly returned to the top league.
In the 1960s, the club played in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. In 1964–65, Racing beat big teams like Milan and Barcelona. They reached the quarter-finals before losing to Manchester United. A year later, they won the French Cup again, beating champions Nantes 1–0 in the final. Their captain, René Hauss, achieved the amazing feat of winning two cups with the same club 15 years apart. Other important players were Raymond Kaelbel and young talents Gilbert Gress and Gérard Hausser.
In 1968, Racing started to merge with other clubs. The most important merger was with the CS des Pierrots 1922 Strasbourg. This merger happened in 1970, and the new team was called "Le Racing Pierrots Strasbourg Meinau," or RPSM. The Pierrots were a very good amateur team, but they needed better structures to become professional. Racing had more money but needed new talent. This merger seemed like a great chance to build a strong football club. However, it was a difficult process, and some of the former Pierrots players left in 1971 to restart their old club.
In 1971, the RPSM team was moved down a league. They quickly returned to the top league in 1972. In 1976, the club was moved down again. They then went back to their old name, Racing Club de Strasbourg, showing that the merger had not worked out.
Golden Years (1976–1980)
In 1976, Racing faced a tough time. They had been moved down a league twice in four years. The club had internal problems and needed money from the city. They couldn't keep their best players, who left or retired. Because they couldn't buy new players, Strasbourg had to rely on young players from their own youth academy and local amateur clubs.
Luckily, the mid-1970s saw a very talented group of young players emerge. These included Léonard Specht, Jean-Jacques Marx, René Deutschmann, Yves Ehrlacher, Albert Gemmrich, Roland Wagner, and Joël Tanter. Along with goalkeeper Dominique Dropsy and captain Jacky Duguépéroux, these players formed the core of the team. For four amazing years (1976–1980), Racing won two championships (Division 2 in 1977 and Division 1 in 1979). They also had great results in the league, finishing third in 1978 and fifth in 1980. They also had their best results ever in European competitions, reaching the round of sixteen in the UEFA Cup in 1979 and the quarter-finals of the European Cup in 1980.
The 1976–77 season started hard. In November, Racing brought Elek Schwartz out of retirement to help. Schwartz was a famous coach who had worked with the Dutch national team and Benfica. Under his guidance, the team quickly improved. They earned promotion to Division 1 and won the Division 2 championship title. After this success, Schwartz retired, and Gilbert Gress became the new manager. Gress was a beloved former player from Strasbourg. His return brought a lot of excitement, and many fans came to watch the games.
The 1977–78 season was surprising. Monaco won the championship, and Strasbourg finished an unexpected third place. Gress quickly made his mark on the team. He wanted experienced, hard-working players instead of foreign stars. He also used new tactical ideas. Gress was a fan of Ajax's "Total Football" style. He wanted all his players to both defend and attack, which was unusual in French football at the time. He told his forwards to pressure the other team's defenders and encouraged his own defenders to attack. For example, Albert Gemmrich, the team's top scorer, played on the left wing even though he was right-footed. This made it hard for opposing defenses to stop him.
For the 1978–79 season, Racing kept almost the same team. They added midfielder Roger Jouve and exchanged striker Jacques Vergnes for Chadian player Nabatingue Toko. Vergnes didn't like to defend, so he was sent to Bordeaux. Toko was the only foreign player on the team that year, which was unusual for French clubs at the time. Strasbourg took the lead early in the season and kept it until the end. Many people didn't believe in the team because they didn't have famous international players like other top clubs. But Gress used this criticism to motivate his players. He said, "the star is the team." Racing finished first with 56 points and didn't lose any home games. The return from Lyon, where they won the title, was a huge celebration. Crowds cheered the team at every train station in Alsace.
In 1979, André Bord, a local politician, became chairman. Duguépéroux ended his career, and Gemmrich left. Bord insisted on signing Carlos Bianchi, a great goalscorer. However, Bianchi was a traditional striker who didn't want to defend, which upset Gress. The season had internal problems, especially between Gress and Bord. But the team still finished fifth and reached the quarter-finals of the European Cup, where they lost to Ajax.
Ups and Downs (since 1980)
Racing's success didn't last long. In September 1980, Gress was controversially fired. After several seasons of average results, Racing was moved down to the second league in 1986. For the first time, Strasbourg didn't immediately return to the top league.
However, success came back in the 1987–88 season. New manager Henryk Kasperczak led Racing to their second Division 2 title. Players like Juan Simón, Peter Reichert, and the returning Léonard Specht helped them. But Strasbourg couldn't stay in the top league and was back in Division 2 in 1989.
In 1991–92, Gress returned as manager. Racing made a strong return to the top league after beating Rennes in the playoffs. The 1992–93 season saw the club finish eighth, which has not been matched since. Players like José Cobos, Frank Leboeuf, and Marc Keller shone. Gress left in 1994 due to disagreements. Jacky Duguépéroux then took over and led the club to its best period since the 1979 title. In the 1990s, football became very popular in France. Racing benefited from this, attracting major French players like Franck Sauzée and foreign stars like Aleksandr Mostovoi. The team reached the French Cup final in 1995, losing to Paris Saint-Germain 0–1. They also played in the UEFA Cup, reaching the second round before losing to AC Milan.
In 1996, a new rule called the Bosman ruling made it harder for French clubs to keep their best players. Strasbourg lost Mostovoi, Marc Keller, and Frank Leboeuf. Despite this, Racing did well in the league, finishing 9th. That same year, the IMG–McCormack Group took control of the club. The players, still coached by Jacky Duguépéroux, won the Coupe de la Ligue in 1997, their first national trophy in 18 years. They beat Bordeaux in a penalty shootout. A good run in the UEFA Cup followed, where young players like Olivier Dacourt and Valérien Ismaël played well. After beating Rangers and Liverpool, Strasbourg defeated Inter Milan 2–0 at home but lost 0–3 away.
In 1997, Patrick Proisy, a former tennis player, became president. His time at Racing was difficult with poor results. In 2000–01, the club was moved down a league, even though they won the French Cup that same season. They beat Amiens in a penalty shootout, with Paraguayan star José Luis Chilavert scoring the winning penalty.
In 2001–02, the club, led by manager Ivan Hašek, quickly returned to Ligue 1 by finishing second in Ligue 2. In 2003, IMG and Proisy left. A group of local investors took over, with former player Marc Keller as director-general. The new owners focused on improving the club's finances. In 2005, Racing won their second League Cup, beating Caen 2–1. This win allowed them to play in the 2005–06 UEFA Cup, where they reached the last sixteen before losing to Basel.
In 2006, Strasbourg was moved down again. Real estate investor Philippe Ginestet took over the club. They celebrated their 100th anniversary with events and a friendly match against Marseille. Ginestet hired French legend Jean-Pierre Papin as the new manager. The club quickly returned to the top league in 2007, finishing third. However, Papin resigned, and Jean-Marc Furlan took over. Under Furlan, RCS couldn't stay in Ligue 1, losing eleven games in a row. Furlan stayed as manager for the next Ligue 2 season, but the club finished fourth and didn't get promoted.
Furlan's contract ended, and Phillipe Ginestet stepped down as chairman but remained a major owner. Léonard Specht became chairman and chose Gilbert Gress as manager. But Gress quickly had problems with many club members, including Ginestet. Ginestet then fired Gress, and Specht resigned. Pascal Janin became the new manager. In the 2009–10 season, Strasbourg was moved down to the Championnat National on the final day. In 2010–11, they just missed promotion back to Ligue 2.
On July 17, 2011, Racing Club de Strasbourg faced serious financial problems and was removed from the National league. On August 25, 2011, after talks, Strasbourg was put into the fifth level of French football, the CFA 2. Strasbourg won their group with 100 points in the 2011–12 season and were promoted to the CFA, the fourth level.
In 2012, the club was renamed RC Strasbourg Alsace and got a new badge. Strasbourg became champions of the CFA in the 2012–13 season and returned to the National league. In 2014, Jacky Duguépéroux became manager for the third time.
Back to Professional Leagues
On May 27, 2016, Strasbourg drew 0–0 at Belfort. This made them champions of the National league and earned them promotion to Ligue 2. This marked their return to professional football after six years. Duguéperoux was replaced by Thierry Laurey.
On May 19, 2017, Strasbourg secured their return to Ligue 1 after nine years. They won 2–1 at home against Bourg-Péronnas to win the 2016-17 Ligue 2 championship. On December 2, 2017, Strasbourg won 2–1 against Paris Saint-Germain, which was PSG's first defeat of the season in Ligue 1 or the Champions League. At the end of the 2017–18 Ligue 1 season, Strasbourg finished 15th.
On March 30, 2019, Strasbourg won their fourth Coupe de la Ligue title. They beat Guingamp 4–1 on penalties after a 0–0 draw. The final was played in Lille, and Strasbourg's goalkeeper Bingourou Kamara was named Man of the Match.
In the 2020–21 Ligue 1 season, Strasbourg had a tough time but finished 15th. The next summer, Strasbourg hired Julien Stéphan as manager. During Stephan's first season, Strasbourg competed for European spots and finished sixth. In April 2021, the club started a partnership with the Esport organization Team Vitality for the FIFA eLigue 1, entering competitive Esports.
Stéphan was dismissed in January 2023 when the team was in 19th place. His replacement, Frédéric Antonetti, helped them stay in the league. He then left by agreement with the new owners, BlueCo, who also own Chelsea. Former France international Patrick Vieira was then hired on a three-year deal.
Team Colours and Crest
The city of Strasbourg's colours are red and white. However, Racing has always played in blue and white. The exact reason for this choice is not known. Usually, their uniform has been a medium blue jersey, white shorts, and medium blue socks. In recent years, the team has used different shades of blue and white for their home jersey. Since 2007, the Flag of Alsace has been on the back of the club's shirt. Hummel makes their kits now. Before, Adidas (1973–2000; 2004–2007) and ASICS (2000–03) supplied the club.
The current team crest has been used, with some breaks, since 1976. It is seen as the most authentic one. It shows a stylised stork (a symbol of Alsace), a red diagonal stripe from the city's coat of arms, and a picture of the Cathedral. It also has the club's initials: RCS. Between 1997 and 2006, the club used a different logo. This crest was meant to look "modern" and show both the cathedral and a stork. But many people thought it looked like the video game character "Pac-Man". In 2006, the new club management brought back the 1976 crest because supporters wanted it.
Home Stadium
Racing has played at the Stade de la Meinau in southern Strasbourg since 1914. The stadium hosted games for the 1938 World Cup and Euro 1984. Its maximum capacity was reduced from 45,000 to 29,000 in the 1990s to meet new safety rules.
Fans and Rivalries
Historically, Racing started in the working-class areas of southern Strasbourg. In the 1930s, it was the only professional football club in the area. With good results, it gained support throughout the city. In France, most cities only have one professional football club, so there are no rivalries within the same city, unlike in other countries. Today, Racing is the only professional football club in Alsace. It has a large fan base across the Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin regions, and even in eastern Moselle. Fans outside this area usually have a personal connection to Alsace. The club also has friendly ties with Karlsruher SC from Germany.
On average, about 20,000 fans attend Ligue 1 games at the Stade de la Meinau, which has a capacity of 29,000. Fan groups include the "Ultra Boys 90" and the "Kop Ciel et Blanc." Most of the loud and loyal fans sit in the "Quart de Virage Nord-Ouest" section. Strasbourg supporters are known for being loyal but also critical. Former captain Corentin Martins once said that the Strasbourg fans are "demanding, but fair." Racing is a very emotional topic in Alsace. People often say that you either love it or hate it, or even both, but it always makes you feel something.
Racing Strasbourg's main rival is Metz. Their matches are called the "Derby de l'Est" ("the Eastern derby") in France. This name is a bit odd because the two cities are 150 kilometres apart. However, there is a strong rivalry between the Alsace and Lorraine regions, which leads to tension between the fans. The two clubs played each other in the quarter-finals of the 1995 UEFA Intertoto Cup. This was the first time two French teams played each other in a European competition. Strasbourg won that game 2–0. When Mulhouse was a professional club, they also had a rivalry with Strasbourg.
Club Leadership
Overview
Racing's history has always been connected to local business and politics. In the 1930s, car maker Emile Mathis supported the club's move to professionalism. After World War II, the club found new sponsors, including the Crédit Mutuel bank and the city. In 1980, André Bord, a well-known local politician, became chairman. Bord wanted to make Racing a big name in French football. However, he quickly clashed with manager Gilbert Gress. This led to Gress leaving in September 1980, which made fans very angry. The problems between the powerful president and the talented manager might explain why Racing couldn't stay at the top level after their 1979 title.
In 1986, Bord left the professional section. Fashion designer Daniel Hechter took over. Hechter had faced issues in football before, but he was allowed to become president at Strasbourg. This was the first time an outsider led the club, but it didn't work out. In 1990, the club was almost bankrupt. The city of Strasbourg helped save the club by buying a 49% share. However, they had to sell it a few years later due to new rules about public support for professional sports.
In 1997, two groups wanted to buy the city's share and control the club. One was led by the current president, Roland Weller, a local businessman. The other was from the American IMG-McCormack Group. IMG wanted to grow in European football. The American group presented a big plan, including a new youth academy and a renovated stadium. They won and bought the club for 1.5 million euros. The club became a "Société Anonyme Sportive Professionnelle," a type of company. Patrick Proisy became the chairman, controlling the professional team.
Proisy's time at Strasbourg had many problems and poor results. Fans in Alsace were unhappy that Proisy didn't live in Strasbourg, managing the club from Paris. The club's problems and the city's refusal to pay for stadium upgrades for the 1998 FIFA World Cup became big topics in the 2001 city election. In 2003, a group of local investors bought the club back. This group included Egon Gindorf, who became chairman, Patrick Adler, Pierre Schmidt, and Philippe Ginestet. They bought the club for a symbolic euro, but they had to cover a 3 million euro debt. It's thought that Racing lost 15 million euros during the IMG era, mainly because of their player recruitment choices.
Thanks to careful player transfers led by director Marc Keller and good fan attendance, the new management improved the club's finances. In 2004, Gindorf faced personal and money problems and wanted to reduce his involvement. It was expected that Philippe Ginestet would become the new chairman in 2005. However, Keller disagreed and said he wouldn't work with Ginestet. Keller, though a minor owner, used his popularity with fans to block Ginestet. This caused a stalemate in 2005 as the club looked for an investor. In late 2005, it was announced that Alain Afflelou, a French optician owner and former president of Bordeaux, would be the new owner. But Ginestet outbid him and took control of the club in mid-2005, leading to Keller's departure a few months later. Ginestet owned most of the club for four years, selling it in late 2009 for €1.6 million. The new owner was Alain Fontenla, a French investment broker.
On June 22, 2023, BlueCo, the group that bought Premier League club Chelsea in 2022, bought a majority share in RC Strasbourg.
Club Presidents
Below is a list of Strasbourg's presidents since the club became professional in 1933. The president has not always been the real owner. For example, from 1990 to 1997, the city was the main owner but chose local business people to be chairmen.
The 2009–10 season had a record five presidents. Léonard Specht stepped down after firing manager Gilbert Gress. Philippe Ginestet then became president again but left when new owners took over. The new owners named Julien Fournier as CEO, but he quickly had problems with the main owner, Alain Fontenla. Fournier's contract ended, and Luc Dayan took over temporarily. A month later, Jean-Claude Plessis replaced Dayan.
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Players
Current Squad
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Famous Former Players
RC Strasbourg doesn't have an official hall of fame. But many players have been important to the club's history. 21 players have played for the French national team while at Strasbourg. The most famous is Oscar Heisserer, who played 18 times for France while with Strasbourg. He was the first Alsatian and the only RCS player to be captain for France. Dominique Dropsy, Léonard Specht, and Gérard Hausser also played more than 10 times for the national team. Marc Molitor is one of the few players to play for the national team while in Division 2.
During the 1978–1979 title season, Racing had the most players in the national squad. On October 7, 1978, a record four RCS players (Dominique Dropsy, Roger Jouve, Francis Piasecki, Albert Gemmrich) played for France in a Euro 1980 qualifying game. This happened again a month later. Frank Leboeuf and Marc Keller were the last RCS players to play for France while with the club in 1995–1996. Leboeuf was one of two former RCS players in the French team that won the World Cup, the other being Youri Djorkaeff.
Players who once played for Strasbourg and later played for France include Olivier Dacourt and Richard Dutruel (both in 2004). Also, current France international midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin grew up in RC Strasbourg's youth system. He spent 14 years with the club before moving to Southampton.
Because of strong regional feelings in Alsace, local players get special attention. Seven of the ten players with the most appearances for Racing are from Alsace. These include René Hauss (who holds the record), Léonard Specht, René Deutschmann, Edmond Haan, Gérard Hausser, Jean Schuth, and Raymond Kaelbel. Since 1979, there's been a tradition: every Racing team that won a trophy or reached a final had a player from Brittany as captain, manager, or both. Jacky Duguépéroux was captain of the 1979 team and won the Coupe de la Ligue in 1997 and 2005 as a manager. The 2001 Coupe de France winning team had Yvon Pouliquen as manager and Corentin Martins as captain. Pouliquen was also captain for the 1995 final.
Besides French national players and Alsatians, Strasbourg has a strong history of having foreign players from Central and Eastern Europe. The successful Racing team of the 1930s often had players and coaches from Austria. This continued with Ernst Stojaspal in the 1950s. Other memorable players from this region include Elek Schwartz, Ivica Osim, Ivan Hašek, Alexander Vencel, and Danijel Ljuboja. Russian player Aleksandr Mostovoi was the last world-class star to play for Racing. Also, one of the greatest goalkeepers ever, the Paraguayan José Luis Chilavert, who was known for his free-kick skills, won the 2001 Coupe de France with the club.
Managers
Strasbourg has had 47 managers in its professional history, with the position changing 57 times. This is one of the highest numbers in French football. Gilbert Gress holds the record for the longest time as manager, both for one period (39 months between 1977–80, 152 matches) and overall (75 months in three periods, 275 matches). Paul Frantz has managed Racing four times, which is the most spells (73 months overall, 227 matches). Jacky Duguépéroux is the only manager to win two trophies with the club.
Current Coaching Staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head Coach | Liam Rosenior |
| Assistant head coach | Justin Walker Issame Charaï |
| First-team coach | Kalifa Cissé |
| Goalkeeping coach | Sébastien Gimenez |
| Fitness coach | Dany Eberhardt |
| Youth coach | Martin Djetou Guillaume Lacour |
| Video analyst | Hachim Ali M'Bae |
Honours
League Titles
- Ligue 1
- Winners: 1978–79
- Ligue 2
- Winners: 1976–77, 1987–88, 2016–17
- Championnat National
- Winners: 2015–16
- Championnat National 2
- Winners: 2012–13
- Alsace Champions
- Winners: 1923, 1924, 1926
- Dordogne Champions
- Winners: 1940
Cup Wins
- Coupe de France
- Winners: 1950–51, 1965–66, 2000–01
- Coupe de la Ligue
- Winners: 1963–64, 1996–97, 2004–05, 2018–19
European Titles
- UEFA Intertoto Cup
- Winners: 1995
Club Records
- Biggest victory: 10–0 (vs. Valenciennes, 1937–38)
- Biggest defeat: 0–8 (vs. Limoges, 1959–60)
- Biggest victory in European game: 5–0 (v. Grazer AK, 2005–06)
- Biggest defeat in European game: 2–10 (v. MTK Budapest, 1961–62)
- Record appearances: René Hauss (580 games; 421 in Ligue 1; between 1949 and 1969)
- Most consecutive appearances for the club: Dominique Dropsy (336 games; between 1973 and 1982)
- Most goals for the club: Oskar Rohr (118 goals; between 1934 and 1939)
- Most goals for a single championship season at the club: Oskar Rohr (30 goals; 1936–37)
- Oldest player: René Hauss (39 years, 351 days; vs. Nantes; December 11, 1966)
- Youngest player: Jacques Glassmann (16 years, 95 days vs. Nantes, November 25, 1978)
- Record attendance: 39,033, November 20, 1992, vs. Marseille
- Highest transfer fee paid: €22 million (to Club Brugge for Abakar Sylla in 2023)
- Highest transfer fee received: €18 million (from Al-Shabab for Habib Diallo in 2023)
See also
In Spanish: Racing Club de Estrasburgo Alsacia para niños
