Football Club Lugano was formed on 28 July 1908 under the leadership of then-president Ernesto Corsini.

In the 1995–96 season, Lugano participated in the UEFA Cup, eliminating Jeunesse Hautcharage in the first round and Inter Milan in the second.

On 4 June 2008, the club's centenary year, the general meeting of shareholders voted on a name change.

[4] A year later, they failed to defend the cup title, losing 2–3 in the exciting final to Swiss champions Young Boys.

[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.