About Stade Raphaëlois

Stade Raphaëlois was a French football club based in Saint-Raphaël, founded in 1905. It was one of the early clubs in the French Riviera region and competed under the traditional USFSA system in the early 20th century. The team played its home matches at the Stade de l’Estérel and wore red and black colors, becoming a key representative of football in its local area.

The club reached its peak before World War I, becoming a dominant force in regional competitions and achieving national success. Its greatest accomplishment came in 1912, when it won the French USFSA championship, marking the highest point in its history. During this period, Stade Raphaëlois regularly competed against some of the strongest French clubs and established itself as a respected team in early French football.

After the First World War, the club remained competitive for several decades but gradually declined in status. It continued to play in regional and lower national divisions, occasionally achieving good results in cup competitions, but never returned to its early elite level. In 2009, Stade Raphaëlois merged with a neighbouring club to form a new entity, ending its independent existence while preserving its legacy in French football history.