2023, historic title

Histoire 28 May 2023

Paris Saint-Germain's 11th league title is an unprecedented achievement in the history of French football.

This is our chance to retrace that record by delving into the stats, photos, stars and unforgettable moments.

The best photos of the 22-23 season

Crowned champions of France, Paris Saint-Germain claimed the 11th Ligue 1 title in club history on Saturday 3 June. Here is a look back at their triumph, with 38 photos from 38 matches.

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The best moments from Paris Saint-Germain's 11 titles

Relive the most memorable moments that marked the story of the 11 titles won by Les Rouge et Bleu!

All the photos of lifting the Ligue 1 trophy

From the first title lifted by Luis Fernandez in 1986 to the eleventh brandished last Saturday by Marquinhos, Paris Saint-Germain have established themselves at the pinnacle of French football over the decades. Here is a look back at the eleven trophy lifts that have gone down in the history of the Red and Blues.

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10 to match, 11 to reign.

Paris Saint-Germain's eleventh French crown, clinched at the end of the 2022-2023 season, is a singular achievement that propels the club from near the top to the very summit of French football.

Les Rouge et Bleu are on the top step of the podium, ahead of AS Saint-Etienne (10 titles) and Olympique de Marseille (9).

Chairman's statement

« This is of course an historic moment for Paris Saint-Germain. This 11th French league title is the reward for all the hard work we have put in over the last 12 years. To make Ligue 1 history and overtake Saint-Etienne is a real source of pride. I would like to mention all those - directors, players, staff and supporters - who, particularly since the first title in 1986, have helped to make this Club a benchmark. This record is obviously theirs too. I would also like to thank all those who have contributed this season to winning this 11th title - the players, the staff and all the Club's employees who have worked hard to make this happen. It was hard but we made it. We are now looking forward to celebrating this title next Saturday at the Parc des Princes when we face Clermont. »

- Nasser Al Khelaïfi

The 11 titles viewed by former Parisians

« I have two great memories of football. Firstly, the Olympic title, which I won just before joining PSG in 1984, with the French national team. And the second is the French league title with Paris, because it was a title that wasn't necessarily expected, but deserved. It was the crowning glory for us players and for President Borelli. It was the supreme title, the consecration of an exceptional season, with a long series of matches without defeat, attacking football, we filled the stadiums wherever we went. Those are truly wonderful memories. »

- Philippe Jeannol
French champion in 1986 with Paris

« I have a lot of memories with Paris, I've experienced a lot of great things here, but the day I arrived was really a fantastic moment. I remember it like it was yesterday! It was an exceptional day, when I walked into the Parc des Princes, with all the supporters... It was a very important moment in my career. And the first league title I won with Paris was magnificent, something incredible. It's a memory that will stay with me forever.  »

- Javier Pastore
French champion in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 with Paris

« In the end, I don't just remember the title match in 1986. It's the whole season, with the number of unbeaten matches. And strangely enough, after five matches that season, we knew we were going to be champions. You could feel it, it was indescribable, but we had strength within us, a remarkable team and a coach who had pumped us up. We were highly motivated. The image I can remember is the group, a real united group that supported each other all season long. »

- Jean-Marc Pilorget
French champion in 1986 with Paris

« It was my first championship title. It was also important for our generation to win that title. The context was delicate and difficult, so it was complicated to be champion at that time. I remember Ricardo's goal, the header. In fact, it was one of our strong points, we scored from one of our strong points and what's more, it was a defender who scored. It really showed that the whole team was committed. »

- Bernard Lama
French champion in 1994 with Paris

« I only stayed for six months, but as I've often said before, everyone welcomed me as if I'd been here for sixteen years. I immediately became part of the PSG family, and that's why I still talk so passionately about my time in Paris. Not just because we won the title that the fans had been waiting for for nineteen years, not just because I got to play with some great players, but above all because I became part of the family as soon as I arrived. »

- David Beckham
French Champion in 2013 with Paris

« Even though all the titles are incredible, we often remember the first one. No title is easy to win, but it's true that the first one was intense, it was simply magical, and to experience that with Paris Saint-Germain will remain engraved in my memory forever. »

- Blaise Matuidi
French champion in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 with Paris

« I only have good memories of the three titles. There's the one where we were paraded through Paris, and for me I was so lucky to experience that. Then there was David Beckham's last match, when we beat Brest. I remember we all painted ourselves before the match. There's also my last title, where at the Stade de France, we had all four trophies because we had done the quadruple. They all have a particular flavour, but always with that same joy and emotion. They all have a special story, but at the end of the day, you always want to relive it. »

- Zoumana Camara
French champion in 2013, 2014 and 2015 with Paris

11 titles, 11 stats

How can we talk about this record without looking at the statistics?

Because our Rouge et Bleu have left their mark on the history of French football, let's take a closer look at 11 statistics that speak for themselves!

Paris Saint-Germain were at the top of the league from the first until the last round of matches this season: a first in French football.

Leo Messi became the third player in the history of Ligue 1 to score 15 goals and pick up 15 assists in one season, after Eden Hazard in 2011-2012 with Lille (20 goals and 16 assists) and Kylian Mbappé in 2021-2022 with Paris (28 goals and 17 assists).

Between August and October 2022, Les Parisiens picked up 5 consecutive clean sheets away from home in Ligue 1. In doing so, they equalled their longest run on the road in the top flight (also 5 between September and November 2003 and December 2015 - January 2016).

With 6 wins in as many matches, the club from the capital swept away the newly promoted sides this season. Against the three new members of the top-flight, Paris scored 20 goals and only conceded one.

Paris have been crowned French Champions for the 11th time in the club’s history, a record in the top-flight, overtaking the previous record of 10 held by AS Saint-Etienne.

Between March 2022 and January 2023, Paris Saint-Germain went 32 consecutive matches unbeaten across all competitions (25 wins, 7 draws), the third best run in the club’s history after August 1993 - April 1994 (37) and March-December 2013 (36).

Les Parisiens stretched their unbeaten run at the Parc des Princes to 40 across all competitions until February 2023 (33 wins, 7 draws). It’s the second longest run in the club’s history after April 2016 - February 2018 (51).

Les Parisiens scored 44 goals in 19 away league matches this season. That’s more than any other team in the top five European leagues this season.

The club from the capital have been at the top of the league since Matchday 3 of the 2021-2022 season. After Matchday 38 which will be played next Saturday, Paris will have been in pole position for 74 consecutive matches.

201

With his 201st goal in Paris colours on 4 March 2023 against FC Nantes, Kylian Mbappé further established himself in the club’s history books. That goal saw the forward become Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time top scorer.

400

During this season, two emblematic Paris Saint-Germain players passed the 400 appearance mark for the club. Marco Verratti (415) and Marquinhos (406), who now sit in 2nd and 3rd place respectively in the club’s appearance standings after Jean-Marc Pilorget (435).