FC Basel is a professional football club based in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 1893, it is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Swiss football history. The team plays its home matches at St. Jakob-Park, which has a capacity of over 38,000 spectators. The club has won numerous Swiss Super League titles and has a strong rivalry with FC Zürich. FC Basel is also known for its youth academy, which has produced several talented players who have gone on to play in top European leagues.