Club of Pioneers

The Club of Pioneers is a worldwide network of the oldest continuing football club from each country.

The Club of Pioneers was founded in 2013 by Sheffield FC, the first & oldest football club in the world. The oldest clubs can become member regardless of their status (pro or amateur) or playing level. They have to be the oldest (running) football club of their country. This network was created to build the global tree of football-history and to preserve the heritage of the grassroots game for the future. The motto of the Club of Pioneers is: Integrity - Respect - Community

Members of the Club of Pioneers, can also take part in a Pioneers Cup: a football tournament where only 'oldest' clubs can participate, to showcase their pioneering heritage. The teams themselves do not play, but are represented by 'Pioneer' teams of fans, former-players, and staff of the club.

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