Grasshopper Club Zürich
Grasshopper Club Zürich, commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshoppers, is a professional multisports club based in Zürich, Switzerland. The oldest and best-known department of the club is its football team. With 27 titles, Grasshopper holds the records for winning the most national championships and the Swiss Cups, with 19 trophies in the latter. The club is the oldest football team in Zürich and maintains a substantial rivalry with FC Zürich.
| Full name | Grasshopper Club Zürich | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Hoppers | ||
| Short name | GC, GCZ, Grasshoppers | ||
| Founded | 1 September 1886 | ||
| Ground | Letzigrund | ||
| Capacity | 26,104 | ||
| Owner | Los Angeles FC | ||
| President | Stacy Johns (interim) | ||
| Sporting director | Stephan Schwarz | ||
| Coach | Marco Schällibaum | ||
| League | Swiss Super League | ||
| 2022–23 | 7th of 10 | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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The origin of Grasshopper's name is unknown, although the most common explanation refers to its early players' energetic post-goal celebrations and that their style of play was nimble and energetic.
After a number of appearances in European Cups and the UEFA Champions League, Grasshopper has become one of Switzerland's most recognizable football clubs. Today, in addition to its main football squad, the club has competitive professional and youth teams in rowing, ice hockey, handball, lawn tennis, court tennis, field hockey, curling, basketball, rugby, squash, floorball and beach soccer.