About

Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club, commonly referred to as AS Monaco, was founded on 23 August 1924 and is based in Fontvieille, Commune of Monaco, competing in Ligue 1; explore signed football shirts and framed pieces at Walkouts as part of that story. The club trains across the border in La Turbie and has combined a compact domestic footprint with regular European campaigns.

The team play home matches at the distinctive Stade Louis II, a stadium known for its arcades and central location on the principality waterfront. The venue has carried Monaco through cup runs and league days, and its match-worn shirts carry identifiable provenance from pitch-side patches to numbered match-issues.

Monaco are one of French football's most decorated sides, having won eight league titles along with multiple domestic cups. On the continent the club reached the UEFA Champions League final 2004, a landmark that raised demand for shirts and signed items from that campaign, and they were also runners-up in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1992.

Collector interest often centres on anniversary releases. Recent post-1970 commemoratives include a Centenary release, 85 year and stadium milestone badges, each tied to a visible change in crest or the diagonal sash, which makes named anniversary shirts a clear provenance marker for collectors seeking issued runs and special packaging.

Seasonal magnets drive secondary-market interest: the 2003-04 European season and the 2016-17 Ligue 1 title year are repeatedly cited for player-issue variants and autograph runs, and earlier champions seasons such as 1999-2000 remain sought after. Away shirts are also prized, notably white and alternative colourways used on decisive European ties, which are easier to match to a specific fixture when accompanying match photos or team sheets exist.

Signed retail demand is strong for authentic fanshop and player-issue shirts as well as limited early production runs; collectors explicitly seek fanshop-retail shirts with regional releases and known player-issue variants, and exact provenance is often supported by photographic evidence or supply-era notes. The club's supplier history and eras, noted by collectors as Kappa, Nike and Puma periods, help date prints and sponsor changes, and items with 2003-04 white away visuals often carry corroborating exact photo proof in sales records.

For those tracking special editions, the 2024 Centenary programme and the 2003-04 Champions League run remain two of the most referenced origins for signed shirts and framed memorabilia, and efforts to match player signatures to player-issue variants are routine. Free worldwide shipping is available, and signed and authenticated retail shirts are offered; conclude your search with Walkouts for verified examples from seasons such as 2003-04 and 2016-17.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2003–04 Red/White diagonal UCL finalists Deschamps era
  • 2016–17 Red/White diagonal Ligue 1 champions Mbappé breakout
  • 1960–61 Red/White diagonal Coupe de France early glory

Iconic away kits

  • 2003–04 White UCL away decisive ties
  • 2016–17 Black UCL away Dortmund/City KO wins
  • 1996–97 Yellow European away classic alt

Anniversary shirts

  • 2024 Centenary special crest and diagonal
  • 2010 85 years commemorative badge
  • 2005 25 years Stade Louis II patch

Collector seasons

  • 2003–04 Champions League finalists peak Europe
  • 2016–17 Ligue 1 title Jardim/Mbappé
  • 1999–2000 Ligue 1 champions Trezeguet era

Honours

AS Monaco are one of the most successful sides in French competition, boasting eight league titles along with five Coupe de France victories and a Coupe de la Ligue to their name. The club have translated domestic strength into notable continental campaigns, reaching the UEFA Champions League final in 2004 and finishing runners-up in the 1992 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, marking two of their most prominent European milestones. The ownership change in the early 2010s preceded a rapid resurgence that included the 2016-17 Ligue 1 championship and renewed presence in European knockout stages. Those accomplishments span several generations of players and managers and contribute to Monaco's standing in statistical listings; they are ranked 61 by IFFHS. The collection of league titles, cup trophies and deep European runs underline Monaco's historic place within French and continental football.

Legends & Leadership

Thierry Henry, David Trezeguet, Delio Onnis and Fabien Barthez were pivotal figures for the club, with Thierry Henry a legend player of the late 1990s whose emergence helped spark high‑level attacking play, David Trezeguet a legend player of the late 1990s renowned for decisive finishing, Delio Onnis a legend player of the 1970s who led scoring charts domestically, and Fabien Barthez a legend player of the mid‑1990s who provided a commanding presence in goal during key domestic campaigns.

Kylian Mbappé is a recent key player of the mid‑2010s whose breakthrough performances helped drive Monaco back into the continental spotlight and fed the club's most successful modern domestic season.

Arsène Wenger is remembered as a legendary manager of the late 1980s who helped shape the club's footballing identity and development pathways during his tenure.

Dmitry Rybolovlev has been the club owner since the early 2010s and his investment funded the rebuilding that returned Monaco to top‑level competition and underpinned the mid‑2010s successes.

Stadium

Stade Louis II in Fontvieille is synonymous with Monaco's home identity and regularly hosts the club's Ligue 1 and European fixtures. The ground's compact setting and red‑and‑white colours create an intimate matchday atmosphere where local supporters and visiting fans share close proximity to the pitch. The club's training base in la Turbie in neighbouring France complements match preparations and talent development. Local rivalry fixtures, notably the Derby de la Côte d’Azur against OGC Nice, add an extra edge to home ties and intensify the stadium mood. Matchdays at Stade Louis II are often described by supporters as intense and vibrant, reflecting both Monaco's sporting tradition and its coastal Riviera context.

Also known as
Stade Louis II
Local derby
Derby de la Côte d’Azur OGC Nice Riviera rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification 2004 UCL match-issue shirts faked
  • Suppliers Kappa/Nike/Puma eras
  • Condition diagonal white prone to wear

FAQ

Q: Where is AS Monaco based and where do they play home matches? A: The club is based in Fontvieille, Monaco and stage home fixtures at Stade Louis II.

Q: Which competition does the team currently contest? A: AS Monaco compete in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football under the French Football Federation.

Q: What major honours has the club won and have they had European runs? A: Monaco have multiple domestic titles and cup successes and were runners-up in major European finals, including the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Champions League.

Q: How can I verify official merchandise and delivery? A: Look for manufacturer tags and digital/NFC verification as proof of authenticity; Free worldwide shipping is sometimes offered for official items.