Swansea City AFC represents Wales' principal club and one of British football's great stories. Founded in 1912, the Welsh club experienced a remarkable rise from lower divisions to the Premier League. The Swans play at the Swansea.com Stadium (formerly Liberty Stadium), a modern 21,000-capacity venue that constitutes the temple of Welsh football and offers an exceptional setting by Swansea Bay.
Swansea's modern history reached its peak in the 2010s with seven consecutive Premier League seasons (2011-2018) and a League Cup victory in 2013, the club's first major title. This golden period saw the Swans practice attractive football inspired by tiki-taka, under the direction of managers like Brendan Rodgers and Michael Laudrup. The club also participated in the Europa League, proudly representing Wales on the European stage.
Swansea City embodies Welsh football success with a model based on possession football and youth development. After relegation in 2018, the club pursues their Championship reconstruction with the ambition to return to the elite. The Swans maintain the South Wales Derby against Cardiff City, a passionate rivalry that divides all of Wales. The objective is to return to the Premier League and confirm that the 2010s epic wasn't just a flash in the pan.
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Swansea play at the Swansea.com Stadium (formerly Liberty Stadium), a modern 21,088-capacity venue opened in 2005. Located by Swansea Bay, this multi-purpose stadium offers an exceptional setting and excellent atmosphere.
Founded in 1912, Swansea achieved a spectacular rise from the fourth division to the Premier League between 2001 and 2011. This progressive climb, crowned by seven elite seasons and a League Cup title, constitutes one of British football's finest successes.
The greatest success remains the 2013 League Cup, the club's first major title won against Bradford. Swansea also spent seven Premier League seasons and participated in the Europa League, major achievements for this Welsh club.
Between 2001 and 2011, Swansea achieved a progressive rise from League Two (4th division) to the Premier League, climbing one level almost every year. This methodical ascent, based on attractive possession football, marked Welsh football history.
The Swansea Way designates the playing philosophy developed by the club, inspired by Barcelona's tiki-taka. Based on possession, short passes and constant movement, this approach charmed all of England and propelled the Swans into the Premier League.
The South Wales Derby pits Swansea against Cardiff City, a historic and passionate rivalry that divides all of Wales. These electric confrontations mobilize the entire Welsh nation and generate a unique atmosphere in British football.
The modern epic was marked by players like Michu (extraordinary 2012-13 season), Ashley Williams, Leon Britton, and Wilfried Bony. These players embodied Swansea's attractive style and contributed to the club's greatest successes.
In 2013, Swansea won their first League Cup by beating Bradford 5-0 at Wembley. This historic victory, celebrated by tens of thousands of Welsh supporters, allowed the club to play in the Europa League for the first time in their history.
Swansea traditionally favors possession football inspired by tiki-taka, based on short passes, constant movement and ball control. This attractive philosophy, rare for a club of this size, is Welsh supporters' pride.
Swansea aims for a return to the Premier League to regain English football's elite. The club aspires to rebuild progressively in the Championship, perpetuate their attractive playing philosophy and become Welsh football's standard-bearer at the highest level again.
