Meyrin FC

What Meyrin FC does

Meyrin FC (legal name: MEYRIN F.C. FOOTBALL) is a Swiss non-profit football club founded in 1914 in Meyrin, canton of Geneva, operating from Stade des Arbères (Avenue Louis-Rendu, 1217 Meyrin). The club serves approximately 1,000 active and passive members across youth (éveil sportif from age 4 through juniors up to 19 — ~750 of total members), active adult teams in 1st League and 2nd League, veteran teams, and six féminine teams. Day-to-day operations run on ~70 coaches delivering ~6,000 training hours and ~750 matches annually across a 7-pitch complex including a 1st-League-homologated grass pitch and multiple synthetic surfaces (two more under construction).

The club's core product is its youth development academy, which feeds talent into the GEF (Genève Education Football) elite pathway — a four-club network with Servette FC and Étoile Carouge FC — and has produced professional and international players such as Zeki Amdouni, Johann Vogel, Patrick Muller, and Caroline Abbé. Supporting products include seasonal football camps (summer, Easter, October; CHF 250–300), the annual gala at the Geneva Marriott Hotel (CHF 160/ticket), and a fan loyalty program via the Fan Card.

Revenue is generated through multiple recurring streams: membership fees (CHF 350–600 per category), three-tier sponsorship packages (Business Club from CHF 1,800, VIP Club CHF 300, Fan Club CHF 100), merchandise sales via an Odoo-powered online boutique and a physical corner at Migros Meyrin Centre, matchday tickets (CHF 10–20), the gala, and youth camps. Marketing is community-led, leveraging Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, the club website, local press (Tribune de Genève), and on-site events including the annual Journée du Club. Technology is standard back-office SaaS (Odoo, Eventim, Infomaniak, Google Workspace, AWS hosting) with no disclosed proprietary platforms or AI capabilities.

Name

Meyrin FC

Legal name

MEYRIN F.C. FOOTBALL

Website

https://meyrinfc.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meyrin FC is a Swiss non-profit football club founded in 1914 in Meyrin, Geneva, serving ~1,000 members and ~750 juniors through youth development, a 1st-League first team, camps, and events. It generates revenue via memberships, sponsorships, merchandise, camps, and an annual gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club / Community Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth football development
• Community football club
• Football academy training
• Amateur football league
• Sports sponsorship packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Meyrin

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (cotisations): Annual membership fees charged to players across all categories (éveil sportif, école de foot, juniors, actives/vétérans, and féminine teams). Fees range from CHF 350 to CHF 600 depending on age/category. First-half season signups pay full fee; second-half pay 50%.
2. Sponsorship packages: Three tiers of sponsorship: Business Club (from CHF 1,800/year with VIP access, digital visibility, and stadium signage), VIP Club (CHF 300/year with discounts and promotions), and Fan Club (CHF 100/year for staff, players, and families). Additional exposure packages available based on selected sponsor level.
3. Merchandise and boutique sales: Sale of club merchandise including jerseys, hoodies, training sweats, T-shirts, water bottles, and backpacks. Sold through the club secretary, online Odoo boutique, Migros Meyrin point-of-sale, and events.
4. Summer and skill-development camps: Football camps operated during school holidays (summer, Easter, October) for youth ages 7–15. Pricing ranges from CHF 250–300 for week-long camps including equipment, meals, and activities. Specialized camps (attacker-specific, elite development) command additional fees.
5. Gala and events: Annual gala dinners at the Geneva Marriott Hotel generate revenue through ticket sales (CHF 160/person) and tombola/raffle participation. Business Match events connect sponsors and partners.
6. Matchday revenue: Ticket sales for competitive matches including Swiss Cup fixtures. Pricing: CHF 10 (pitch/standing), CHF 20 (tribune). Fan Card holders receive free access to Swiss Cup matches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Meyrin FC is a non-profit community football club operating a structured youth football academy from age 4 (éveil sportif) through U21 and the first team, alongside seasonal football training camps, an online and in-store merchandise boutique, tiered corporate and fan sponsorship/membership packages, matchday ticketing, and an annual gala fundraising event. All activities are delivered from the Stade des Arbères seven-pitch complex in Meyrin, Geneva, within the GEF (Genève Education Football) elite development framework connected to Servette FC.

Product overview

Meyrin FC operates as a community football club offering a multi-tiered portfolio of sports products and services. The core offerings include youth football academy programs (from ages 4 to U21), competitive first team in 1st League, and seasonal training camps. Supporting services include the Boutique e-commerce platform (Odoo-based) for merchandise sales, membership programs (Fan Card, VIP Club, Business Club), and annual Gala events. The club's flagship product is its youth development academy, recognized as one of Switzerland's top training clubs, which feeds into elite football structures and professional careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Football Academy Comprehensive youth football training program covering players from age 4 (éveil sportif) to U21, including école de foot, junior teams (E through A), and an M21 second team that bridges youth and first team. Operated by nearly 70 coaches delivering ~6,000 training hours per year, with elite pathways via the GEF framework into Servette FC's professional academy. Designed for youth players and families in the Geneva region.
• First Team (1st League) Senior football team competing in 1st League (first-tier amateur football in Switzerland). Represents the club's highest competitive level and serves as the sporting showcase. Hosted high-profile Swiss Cup fixtures against Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (August 2026, 32nd finals) and FC Winterthur (September 2022, 16th finals).
• Football Camps Seasonal football training camps for young players aged 7–15 (summer, Easter, October school holidays) focusing on technique, tactics, and mental development. Week-long pricing CHF 250–300 including equipment, lunch, and afternoon snack. Specialized attacker-specific and elite development camps available. Includes an international collaboration with FC Monza's academy in Italy.
• Business Club Sponsorship Corporate sponsorship package providing digital visibility, sports center access, team and member exposure, VIP stadium access with refreshments, and networking opportunities starting from CHF 1,800/year. Targeted at SMEs and corporate entities in the Meyrin/Geneva area seeking brand visibility and B2B engagement.
• VIP Club Membership Premium fan membership for club friends offering VIP stadium access with collation, discounts, promotions, and other benefits at CHF 300 per year. Targeted at engaged supporters seeking enhanced matchday and community access.
• Fan Card Membership Annual loyalty card providing free access to Swiss Cup matches, retail discounts, and exclusive supporter benefits. Available at CHF 80 for non-members or included free in Fan Club membership (CHF 100/year).
• Annual Gala Event

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ players from Meyrin FC currently playing at Servette FC across youth levels M15–M18, plus 2 at professional level (Kastriot Imeri, Ricardo Alves)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary, minor and former (core).

• MacroncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 13 May 2026Macron is the new official equipment supplier for Meyrin FC, effective July 1. The partnership covers all sports and institutional activities of the club — players, coaches, and supporters. Macron will supply playing kits, training wear, and official collections. The deal reflects shared values of passion, commitment, teamwork, and progression. This replaces the previous Nike partnership.
• McDonald's MeyrinsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 February 2022McDonald's Meyrin entered a sponsorship partnership with Meyrin FC in early 2022. The fast-food chain offers exclusive discounts to Fan Card holders and club members (free cheeseburger, nuggets, or apple pie with medium meal on presentation of Fan Card or club attire). McDonald's also sponsored the 110th anniversary club day (May 2024) with a face-painting stand.
• Geneva Marriott HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Geneva Marriott Hotel is the venue partner for the Meyrin FC annual gala. The hotel provides catering, event space, and hospitality services for the club's premier networking event. The gala (CHF 160/ticket, ~210 guests) is a key revenue and donor recognition event.
• Traiteur de ChâtelainesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraiteur de Châtelaine, a recognized Geneva caterer, partnered with Meyrin FC in 2025 for catering at official club events. The partnership supports gala dinners, business events, and other functions with quality culinary services aligned with the club's community spirit.
• DecathlonsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerDecathlon, the international sports retailer, was a generous sponsor of the Meyrin FC 110th anniversary club day (May 2024), contributing to the event's activities and community engagement.
• Geneva Airport (Aéroport de Genève)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneva Airport is listed as a partner of Meyrin FC, appearing in the sponsor logo section of the club's website. Partnership provides financial or in-kind support to the club.
• Commune of MeyrincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe municipality of Meyrin is a key institutional partner, providing infrastructure support (Stade des Arbères and training facilities within the communal sports centre), financial assistance during the 2005 financial crisis, and sponsorship of club events (110th anniversary). The commune's support was critical to the club's survival and ongoing operations.
• Nikeformer (core)OEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNike was the previous official equipment supplier (prior to Macron partnership from July 2026). Nike-branded merchandise (jerseys, hoodies, training wear, backpacks) was sold through the club boutique and Migros Meyrin. New Nike kits were released for the 2022–2023 season.
• Servette FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServette FC is the primary elite youth development partner within the GEF (Genève Education Football) structure. Meyrin FC operates elite youth teams (FE12, FE13, FE14, M15) under this partnership, feeding the best talent into Servette FC's academy. Over 20 Meyrin-developed players currently play at Servette across M15–M18 levels, with 2 at professional level.
• Étoile Carouge FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉtoile Carouge FC is a partner within the GEF elite youth development program alongside Meyrin FC and Servette FC. The four-club GEF network (also including ACGF Champel) operates joint elite training sessions and talent identification for players aged 12–21 across the Geneva region.
• Passport (Association)secondaryOthersPassport is a non-profit association founded by Haïdara Gadiaga that collects sporting equipment for redistribution to developing countries (Côte d'Ivoire, Mali). Meyrin FC partnered with Passport for a humanitarian trip: B Youth team traveled to Abidjan for a week of preparation, equipment donation, and cross-cultural football exchange. Players raise funds through sponsorship (10 godparents × CHF 20 each).
• Youth For SoapminorOthersYouth For Soap is a non-profit that recycles hotel soap into new products for people in need. Meyrin FC serves as a sales point for Youth For Soap products at the club secretariat, supporting humanitarian and environmental goals. The initiative also involves the Espace Entreprise apprentices and the Fondation Ensemble.
• GEF (Genève Education Football)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEF is the governing body for elite youth football in Geneva, operating a joint training program across four clubs (Meyrin FC, Servette FC, Étoile Carouge FC, ACGF Champel). The program spans Footeco (ages 12–14) and Elite football (M15 through M21), operating as a pyramid that directs top talent toward Servette FC's professional structure.
• All Soccer Académie MonzasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Soccer Académie Monza, led by Mariano Vaccaro, partnered with Meyrin FC for international youth development. The collaboration enabled Meyrin FC youth players to train at the FC Monza academy in Italy under former AC Milan player Fabian Valtolina, and attend a Serie A match at San Siro. A camp collaboration with FC Monza was also organized (April 2023).
• Espace EntreprisesecondaryOthersEspace Entreprise (apprentice training center) collaborates with Meyrin FC on event organization and the Youth For Soap project. Apprentices manage coordination, communication, and logistics for charitable initiatives, providing real-world work experience while supporting the club.
• BB® Switzerland (agency)minorOthersBB® Switzerland is the Geneva-based creative agency that designed, developed, and maintains the Meyrin FC website (meyrinfc.ch), including design, animation, and technical development.
• Geneva Education Football (Genève Education Football)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenève Education Football is the elite youth football network operating within the Geneva region. Meyrin FC participates in the GEF's structured development pathway for top young footballers, with joint training sessions and talent identification across the four-club network feeding into Servette FC's professional academy.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SC Brühl St. Gallen: Swiss amateur club with a significant youth academy and a track record of developing players for higher-tier clubs. Operates at a comparable level to Meyrin FC with a similar membership and talent-development orientation.
• SR Delémont: Swiss amateur club competing in the Promotion League / 1st League tier with a regional community base. Comparable to Meyrin FC in scale, governance model, and reliance on membership, sponsorship, and event revenue.
• FC Black Stars Basel: Swiss amateur football club with a strong community identity and youth development focus. Operates in a comparable league tier with a similar mix of membership fees, sponsorships, and youth programming as Meyrin FC.
• Étoile Carouge FC: Geneva-based amateur football club and fellow GEF (Genève Education Football) partner alongside Meyrin FC. Operates at comparable competitive levels in the Geneva amateur pyramid and shares the elite youth pathway into Servette FC, making it the most directly comparable peer in terms of structure, geography, and mission.
• FC Köniz: Swiss amateur football club with a substantial youth section and competitive presence at the 1st League / Promotion League interface. Shares Meyrin FC's positioning as a community-anchored, youth-development-driven amateur club.
• Vevey Sports: Swiss 1st League opponent referenced in Meyrin FC's match communications for the 2026–2027 season. Comparable as a community-rooted amateur club operating at the same competitive level with a similar membership and matchday revenue model.
• FC Bavois: Swiss 1st League club that has played Meyrin FC in competitive fixtures. Comparable in competitive tier, amateur governance model, and regional community-anchored membership base in the French-speaking Swiss football pyramid.

Broad incumbents

• FC Winterthur: Swiss Super League club that hosted Meyrin FC in the 2022 Swiss Cup 16th-finals. Comparable as a Swiss football club competing at a much higher professional tier, illustrating the step-up Meyrin's pathway targets.
• Servette FC: Professional Swiss Super League club and Meyrin FC's principal GEF partner. Functions as the elite endpoint of Meyrin's youth pathway, making it comparable in football category and regional market, though far larger in scale and operating as a professional organization rather than a community amateur club.

Regional players

• FC Collex-Bossy: Small Geneva-region amateur club whose matches are bundled with Meyrin FC's Swiss Cup fixtures as part of a combined-ticket offering. A neighbouring regional peer operating at a lower competitive level within the same football ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MeyrinFootballClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meyrinfc
• Instagraminstagram.com/meyrinfcofficiel

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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