About Olympique de Paris

Olympique was a French football club based in the Paris area, founded in 1908 through the merger of several earlier local sports associations. Originally established as Olympique de Pantin, it later became known as Olympique de Paris after moving into the capital. The club was active during the early development of organized football in France and became one of the leading teams in the Paris region during the 1910s and 1920s.

The club reached its peak during the First World War and immediate post-war period, winning the first official Coupe de France in 1918 and remaining one of the dominant French sides of that era. It regularly competed at the top level in Parisian and national competitions, building strong rivalries, especially with Red Star. Olympique also won multiple early domestic and wartime tournaments, confirming its status as one of the strongest French clubs of its time.

In 1926, Olympique lost its stadium and faced organisational difficulties, leading to its merger with Red Star Club. This marked the end of the club as an independent entity, although its legacy continued through the merged organisation. Despite its relatively short existence, Olympique remains historically significant as one of the most successful early French clubs and an important part of the foundations of professional football in France.