Grasshopper Zurich 2017/19 Away kit Large BNWT

Condition: ★★★★★  

Excellent in ''Brand New With Tags'' condition. Size is Large and manufactured by Puma.

Grasshopper Club Zürich, one of Switzerland's most storied football clubs, experienced a challenging period during the 2017–2019 seasons. Here's an overview of their performance during these years:

2017–2018 Season:

• Swiss Super League: Grasshopper finished 9th, narrowly avoiding relegation.

• Swiss Cup: The team reached the semi-finals but did not secure the trophy.

2018–2019 Season:

• Swiss Super League: The club's struggles continued, leading to their relegation to the Swiss Challenge League for the first time in 68 years. They spent the entire season in the bottom three, with two matches abandoned due to fan misbehavior.

• Swiss Cup: Grasshopper did not advance beyond the earlier rounds.

Grasshopper Club Zürich (GCZ), founded in 1886, is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in Switzerland. Here are some interesting facts about the club:

1. Historical Legacy

• Founded in 1886, Grasshopper is one of the oldest football clubs in Switzerland. It was initially a multi-sport club but soon became synonymous with football in the country.
• The club's name comes from the grasshopper (in German, "Grashüpfer"), symbolizing agility and precision.

2. Swiss Football Dominance

• GCZ is one of the most successful Swiss football clubs, winning the Swiss Super League title 27 times (as of 2023), the most in Swiss football history alongside FC Basel.
• The club has also won the Swiss Cup 19 times.

3. Stadium - Letzigrund

• Grasshopper's home ground, the Letzigrund Stadium, is shared with FC Zürich, their city rivals. The stadium, which has a capacity of 26,000.
• The stadium hosted several matches during the UEFA Euro 2008 and was also the venue for the 2014 UEFA Europa League final.

4. Rivalry with FC Zürich

• GCZ's rivalry with FC Zürich is one of the most intense in Swiss football. Known as the Zürich Derby, these matches often feature passionate fanbases and heated contests. The rivalry dates back over 100 years and is a major event in the Swiss football calendar.