Lens

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RC Lens, officially known as Racing Club de Lens, was founded in 1906 and is based in the northern French town of Lens. The club plays its home games at the iconic Stade Bollaert-Delelis, which has a seating capacity of 38,223. RC Lens is renowned for its passionate fanbase and strong community ties, making it one of France’s most beloved football institutions.

The club’s greatest achievement came in 1998 when Lens secured its first and only Ligue 1 title. In addition, they won the Coupe de la Ligue in 1999 and have had several strong runs in European competitions, notably reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in 2000.

Famous players who have represented Lens include Éric Sikora, Daniel Leclercq, and Raphaël Varane, who started his career at the club before moving to Real Madrid.

RC Lens has established numerous sponsorship and partnership deals with brands like Auchan, Puma, McDonald’s, Boulanger and Winamax, reflecting its prominent status in French football. For more information on RC Lens’ current and past sponsors, read more on SponsorsGo.