About

Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace, commonly known as RC Strasbourg, is a French professional association football club based in Strasbourg, Alsace and currently playing in Ligue 1. Founded on 1 January 1906 (1906), the club’s long history and regional identity make its shirts a key focus for collectors, and Walkouts lists signed shirts tied to the club’s defining eras.

The club moved to the Meinau early in the 20th century and have called Stade de la Meinau home since 1914, a ground that has staged cup nights and derby tensions across generations. The stadium remains central to provenance, with match programmes, framed shirts and photo-matched signatures often traced back to specific fixtures at the Meinau.

On the pitch Strasbourg has landmark successes including the club’s top domestic triumph in the 1979 Championship, plus multiple Coupe de France wins in 1951, 1966 and 2001 and Coupe de la Ligue victories in 1964, 1997, 2005 and 2019. Those trophy finals and title campaigns create season-specific demand for shirts, especially early retail runs and player-issue variants from title-winning squads.

The club’s rollercoaster history, which saw professional status from 1933, insolvency and a drop to the fifth tier before a rebirth, has also produced continental records and lasting milestones. Collectors value that European footprint, and RC Strasbourg’s continental participation is often summed by the club’s tally of 52 European games, a stat that features in provenance narratives and auction catalogues. IFFHS currently ranks the club 282 in its global listings, a single-line context often cited in profiling pieces.

For collectors the post-1970 commemoratives are especially prized, notably the Centenary 2006 releases which carried the 1906-2006 crest and limited remakes. Fanshop items are part of the market too, with signed retail shirts, early production runs and region-specific releases attracting bidders; authenticated retail shirts with a COA or player-witnessed signing are commonly chased alongside match-issued examples. Notes from collectors also flag supplier eras, with Adidas and Hummel periods used to help date labels and stitching.

Season magnets include the 1978-79 season title year, the 2001 Coupe de France triumph and the 2018-19 Coupe de la Ligue run, all of which supply clear provenance paths for framed shirts and signed retail editions. Shirts from these campaigns are chased for their connection to decisive fixtures, squad lists and period sponsors, which help verify era-specific production and signature placement.

Iconic pieces to seek out include the 2018-19 white away set, often pictured in Copa-like cup nights and replay coverage, and early home shirts linked to the 1978-79 title push and the 2001 cup final. The 2018-19 white away shirt remains a clear collector focus, and final provenance is regularly corroborated with match photography, squad sheets and contemporaneous press from cup venues. Whether framing a shirt or completing a signed retail run, Walkouts features verified items tied to the 1978-79 season and the 2018-19 cup campaign, with free worldwide shipping available on selected pieces.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 1978–79 Blue Division 1 champions
  • 2000–01 Blue Coupe de France winners
  • 2018–19 Blue Coupe de la Ligue winners

Iconic away kits

  • 2018–19 White CDL away set

Anniversary shirts

  • 2006 Centenary 1906–2006 crest

Collector seasons

  • 1978–79 Ligue 1 title
  • 2001 Coupe de France winners
  • 2018–19 Coupe de la Ligue winners

Honours

RC Strasbourg have completed the domestic set with one French championship, three Coupe de France triumphs and four Coupe de la Ligue victories. The pinnacle came in 1979 with the league crown, a campaign remembered for disciplined defending and decisive home performances. National cup pedigree runs from landmark wins in 1951 and 1966 to the 2001 triumph, while the modern era added the 2019 Coupe de la Ligue final success. Their resilience is underscored by a rise from financial liquidation, winning the Championnat National and CFA on the way to the 2016-17 Ligue 2 title and a return to the elite. Strasbourg have amassed 56 seasons and more than 2,000 matches in the top flight, plus 52 European games since 1961, reflecting longstanding presence at a high level. By IFFHS metrics they are ranked 282, a concise indicator of enduring relevance in the wider European landscape.

Legends & Leadership

Dominique Dropsy is remembered as a legend player of the late 1970s, anchoring Strasbourg’s defence during the 1979 title-winning season and setting the benchmark for reliability between the posts at Stade de la Meinau.

Oscar Heisserer is celebrated as a legend player of the 1930s, a creative leader whose influence helped shape Racing’s style and identity through a formative decade for the club and region.

Kevin Gameiro is regarded as a recent key player of the late 2000s, emerging as a lively forward developed in the Strasbourg pathway and offering cutting edge at a time that foreshadowed the club’s later resurgence.

Stadium

Stade de la Meinau has been Strasbourg’s home since 1914 and remains the anchor of the club’s identity. The matchday scene is defined by the blue colours in the stands and a close connection between supporters and team, producing a charged, partisan atmosphere. Local rivalries sharpen that edge: the Derby de l’Est against Metz is a regional highlight, while the historic Derby d’Alsace with Mulhouse reflects the area’s rich football traditions. League fixtures, national cup ties and continental evenings have all contributed to the ground’s reputation as a demanding venue for visitors. Longevity and continuity matter here, with generations returning to the same stands to celebrate milestones and endure rebuilding phases, ensuring Stade de la Meinau functions as a living archive of Strasbourg’s story.

Also known as
Stade de la Meinau
Capacity
26109
Local derby
Derby de l'Est Metz regional

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification cup-final badges crucial
  • Suppliers Adidas/Hummel eras; check labels
  • Provenance 1979 pieces scarce

FAQ

Q: What major honours has RC Strasbourg won? A: Strasbourg have lifted all three main French trophies: the national championship in 1979, the Coupe de France in 1951, 1966 and 2001, and the Coupe de la Ligue in 1964, 1997, 2005 and 2019. They also won the 2016-17 Ligue 2 title after a remarkable climb back through the divisions.

Q: Which seasons or shirts are most sought-after by collectors? A: Standout pieces include the blue home from 1978-79 when Strasbourg won the top flight, the 2001 Coupe de France winners shirt, and the 2018-19 set from their Coupe de la Ligue triumph, with that season’s white away also popular.

Q: Where do RC Strasbourg play their home matches? A: Stade de la Meinau has been their home since 1914 and is central to the club’s identity and matchday culture.

Q: Which derbies define the club’s rivalry landscape? A: The Derby de l’Est against Metz is the key regional clash, while the historic Derby d’Alsace with Mulhouse carries deep local significance.

Q: How is authenticity handled and how are items shipped? A: Items are supplied with an independent COA or LOA to confirm authenticity. Free worldwide shipping.