FC Atert Bissen

The History of FC Atert Bissen

The football club FC Atert Bissen is located in the small village of Bissen in Luxembourg. The club was founded in 1932 and has a long and rich history in Luxembourgish football.

The village of Bissen is situated in the canton of Mersch, in the central part of Luxembourg. It is a small but picturesque village, known for its beautiful landscapes and charming architecture. The village has a population of around 2,000 people, making it a close-knit community where football has always played an important role.

The club was originally formed as FC Bissen in 1932 by a group of passionate football fans. They started playing in the lower divisions of Luxembourgish football and gradually worked their way up the ranks. In 1948, the club changed its name to FC Atert Bissen, named after the Atert river that flows through the village.

The 1960s were a successful decade for FC Atert Bissen, as they were promoted to the top division of Luxembourgish football for the first time in 1963. They also won their first national cup in 1966, defeating FC Progrès Niederkorn in the final. This success continued into the 1970s, as the club won their first national championship in 1971.

In the 1980s, FC Atert Bissen faced some financial difficulties and were relegated to the second division. However, they quickly bounced back and returned to the top division in 1982. The club has remained in the top division ever since and has become a mainstay in Luxembourgish football.

FC Atert Bissen has a fierce rivalry with FC Mamer 32, another club from the canton of Mersch. The two clubs have a long history of competing against each other and matches between them are always intense and highly anticipated by the local fans.

Today, FC Atert Bissen continues to be a strong presence in Luxembourgish football, with a dedicated fan base and a talented team. The club has a strong youth academy, which has produced many talented players who have gone on to play for the national team.

If you ever find yourself in the village of Bissen, make sure to catch a match at the Stade J.P. Bissen, the home stadium of FC Atert Bissen. The atmosphere is always electric and the passion of the fans is contagious.

For more information about FC Atert Bissen, visit their official website: FC Atert Bissen