FC Concordia Basel

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FC Concordia Basel is a Swiss football club based in Basel. The club was founded in 1907. They play in the 2. Liga Interregional (fifth level), and their home stadium was Rankhof Stadium until the 2008–09 season.

FC Concordia Basel
FC Concordia Basel logo
Full nameFussballclub Concordia Basel
Nickname(s)Congeli
Founded1907
GroundStadion Rankhof, Basel
Capacity7,600 (1,000 seated)
ManagerNikola Marunic
League1. Liga Classic (4th tier), 7th place
2012–132. Liga Interregional, 2nd place (promoted)

Concordia is ranking as the number 3 club of Switzerland in the all-time table of the 1. Liga.[1] They won the Och Cup (considered as the former Swiss Cup) in 1922. It is the club's only title.

History

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Chart of FC Concordia Basel table positions in the Swiss football league system

In September 2008, Concordia Basel became the first football club in Western Europe to sign North Korean players when they signed North Korea internationals Pak Chol-Ryong and Kim Kuk-Jin.[2]

FC Concordia Basel has been cooperating with FC Basel in the past. FC Concordia Basel has recently won clashes with some major clubs such as FC Basel and Young Boys.

Former players

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References

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  1. ^ "Ewige Rangliste". Erste Liga. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  2. ^ "Swiss soccer team signs North Korean players" Archived 2008-09-30 at the Wayback Machine, France 24, September 29, 2008
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