Sporting Charleroi have a long-standing rivalry with their crosstown rival ROC de Charleroi-Marchienne, currently playing in the third division.

Charleroi have been recruiting several French players in recent years, including Michaël Ciani, Cyril Théréau and goalkeeper Bertrand Laquait.

In September 2005, the G-14 took FIFA to court over the eight-month injury incurred by Abdelmajid Oulmers whilst on international duty with Morocco.

The colours of Charleroi are black and white with a shirt generally striped, which led to the team being nicknamed The Zebras.

The current ground was baptized in 1939 with a match Sporting-Union du Centre and it was located near the coal mine named Mambourg.

[3] Correct as of May 2016 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

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