About Standard Athletic Club

Standard Athletic Club is a British-founded multi-sport club based in Paris, France, created in 1890 by a group of English expatriates. It is considered one of the earliest football clubs in France and was established to allow young Britons living in Paris to continue playing sports such as football, cricket, tennis, and hockey. The club initially formed from earlier English sporting groups and quickly became an important part of the early development of football in France.

The club achieved major historical significance in French football by winning the first official French football championship in 1894, and it went on to secure several early titles during the 1890s and early 1900s. In addition to football, it also played a role in other sports, including cricket, and even contributed players to early international sporting events such as the 1900 Olympic Games.

Over time, Standard Athletic Club evolved from a competitive football pioneer into a broader social and sports club. Today it operates as a private international club offering various sports facilities and activities for members, maintaining its historic identity while focusing on recreational and community sports rather than elite competition.