The name Xamax comes from legendary Swiss international player 'Xam' Max Abegglen, one of the founding members.

[4] After many financial crises, the club declared bankruptcy on 26 January 2012 and was consequently excluded from Swiss Super League.

At the end of the 2019–20 Swiss Super League season, the club was relegated back to the second division after finishing bottom of the table.

[7] The club plays its home matches at the Stade de la Maladière, which began construction in 2004 and was opened in 2007.

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