Founded in 1935, the club was the first in Ethiopia and was established as a symbol of Ethiopian nationalism and resistance against the occupying forces of fascist Italy.

The first players to play for the club were students gathered from Ducas' and Atnash's schools, Teferi Mekonnen and Kidus Giorgis (Saint George) respectively.

[2] Established during Fascist Italy's invasion of Ethiopia, the club quickly became the symbol of Ethiopian nationalism in the midst of Italian occupation.

Sponsored by the nearby factory 'Cugnac Alovo', 6 Kilo (also called 'Cenco Maje' to mean July 5), had more money and supplies than St. George.

Knowing this the Italians trying using the club as a propaganda tool for their own administration in order to confuse and entrap the guerilla fighters.

Abebe Aregay to "come and see the people is in peace" inviting him to watch a football match at JanMeda, a popular field in Addis Ababa.

In October 2020, German coach Ernst Middendorp joined the club after exiting Kaizer Chiefs F.C., signing a 3-year contract.

[5][6] In November 2020, Middendorp resigned from his position due to concerns of political unrest in Ethiopia, he was replaced by his assistant coach Maahier Davids.

[6] Saint George have one of the largest fan bases in all of Ethiopian football and are known for their fervent displays during home matches.

Often singing the club's anthem and waving yellow and orange checkered flags, the supporters of Saint George provide some of the most festive atmospheres in Ethiopian football.

In the early days chants supporters of the club used to repeat went as follows: In reference to their early rivals "6 kilo": «ይጫወቱ ነበር በቴስታ በጋንባ፣ መገን 6 ኪሎ ተሸንፎ ገባ።» meaning "6 kilo, although playing with their legs and kicking players with headers, they always lose" In reference to founder Ayele Atnash.

«ግጥም አይነቃነቅም የብረት ዲጂኖ፣ እንዴት ነህ አየለ የአራዳ ቴርሲኖ?» meaning "firm as a metal steal, how are you Ayele Atnash Arada's wingback" In reference to outstanding players Elias (who later became a pilot) and Yidnekachew.

«በሰማይ ኤልያስ በምድር ይድነቃቸው፣ ለመታሰቢያነት እግዜር ፈጠራቸው።»meaning "Elias on the sky, Yidnekackew on land, God created them in tribute."

The academy is named after Yidnekahew Tessema, a former Saint George and Ethiopian national team player who rose to prominence in African football as CAF president (1972 -1987).

The academy, built at a cost of over 60 million ETB, lies on 24,000 hectares of land and is expected to accommodate over 100 youth players at one time.

Budgeted at 312 million Birr, 80% of the cost would be covered by Sheik Mohammed Al Amoudi with the balance to be contributed by the club's supporters.