About Aberdeen FC

Aberdeen Football Club is a professional football club based in Aberdeen, Scotland, founded in 1903 through the merger of three local teams: Aberdeen, Victoria United, and Orion. Known as “The Dons” and “The Reds,” the club has played its home matches at Pittodrie Stadium since its formation. Aberdeen has maintained a remarkable record in Scottish football, never being relegated from the top division since joining it in 1905.

The club enjoyed periods of success throughout its history, but its greatest era came during the 1980s under manager Sir Alex Ferguson. During this golden period, Aberdeen won multiple Scottish league titles and domestic cups while breaking the dominance of Scotland’s biggest clubs. In 1983, they achieved international glory by defeating Real Madrid to win the European Cup Winners’ Cup and later added the UEFA Super Cup, becoming the only Scottish club to win two European trophies.

Aberdeen has long been regarded as one of Scotland’s strongest clubs outside the traditional Old Firm rivalry. The team developed competitive rivalries with clubs such as Rangers and Dundee United, particularly during the 1980s. In modern times, Aberdeen has continued to remain an important force in Scottish football, maintaining a passionate fanbase and adding further success, including ending a long wait for Scottish Cup glory with a major triumph in 2025.