FC Thun is a professional football club from Thun in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, founded in 1898 and recognised for its red-and-white identity. The club’s modern home is the 10,000-capacity Stockhorn Arena, a synthetic-pitch venue opened in 2011. This team page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching timeline, movement activity and competition footprint, alongside the club’s major historical landmarks, including its 2005–06 UEFA Champions League group-stage appearance.
FC Thun Upcoming matches by league
Super League
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- Regular Season - 9
FC Vaduz
FC Thun
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- Regular Season - 10
FC ZurichNo H2HFC Thun
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- Regular Season - 11
FC ThunNo H2HFC Lugano
Stockhorn Arena -
- Regular Season - 12
LausanneNo H2HFC Thun
Stade de la Tuilière
UEFA Europa Conference League
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- League Stage - 1
TwenteNo H2HFC Thun
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- League Stage - 2
FC ThunNo H2HHNK Hajduk Split
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- League Stage - 3
FC ThunNo H2HHeart Of Midlothian
Schweizer Cup
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- Round of 32
FC SchaffhausenNo H2HFC Thun
FC Thun Last matches by league
Super League
Schweizer Cup
UEFA Europa League
UEFA Champions League
Friendlies Clubs
Challenge League
FC Thun Team Roster
FC Thun’s recorded first-team squad contains 30 players across four listed positional groups. The attack includes B. Labeau, F. Dursun, L. Stewart and M. Gutbub, while the midfield options include F. Saiz, M. Käit, N. Reichmuth and V. Matoshi. Defence is represented by Genís Montolio, J. Bamert, N. Bürgy and Mats Seiler. Goalkeeping depth comes from N. Steffen, T. Spycher, L. Stucki and Dario Walti. The roster provides a broad positional spread, and shirt numbers are recorded for nearly every listed player, with A. Maaroufi the sole listed squad member without a number.
position Goalkeeper
Niklas Steffen
Dario Wälti
Tim Spycher
L. Stucki
position Defender
Genís Montolio Lafuente
Nicolas Sandro Bürgy
Ashvin Balaruban
Jan Alexandre Bamert
Marco Bürki
Lucien Dähler
Fabio Fehr
L. Passavant
Mats Seiler
position Midfielder
Fabio Saiz Pennarossa
Nassim-Othmane Zoukit
Mattias Käit
Justin Roth
Tom Henning Strannegård
Dorian Derbaci
Nico Maier
Adam Ilic
A. Maaroufi
Nils Ramiro Reichmuth
position Attacker
Furkan Dursun
Layton Rhys Stewart
Riccardo Braschi
Marc Gutbub
S. Lengen
Brighton Andy Labeau Melchior
Last FC Thun Coachs
Mauro Lustrinelli is the current FC Thun head coach in the recorded timeline, with his latest spell beginning on June 1, 2022. The Swiss coach also led the club from March to June 2017. Carlos Bernegger followed from October 2020 until June 2022, while Marc Schneider held the role from July 2017 to October 2020. Jeff Saibene’s earlier spell ran from October 2015 to March 2017. The sequence places Lustrinelli at the centre of the club’s recent coaching chronology, with Swiss football connections prominent across the recorded appointments.
Mauro Lustrinelli
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauro Lustrinelli | Switzerland | 1 June 2022 | |
| Carlos Bernegger | Argentina | 1 October 2020 | 1 June 2022 |
| Marc Schneider | Switzerland | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2020 |
| Mauro Lustrinelli | Switzerland | 1 March 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Jeff Saibene | Luxembourg | 1 October 2015 | 1 March 2017 |
| Marc Schneider | Switzerland | 1 September 2015 | 1 October 2015 |
| Ciriaco Sforza | Switzerland | 1 July 2015 | 1 September 2015 |
| Urs Fischer | Switzerland | 1 January 2013 | 1 June 2015 |
| Mauro Lustrinelli | Switzerland | 1 November 2012 | 1 December 2012 |
| Bernard Challandes | Switzerland | 1 July 2011 | 1 November 2012 |
| Murat Yakın | Switzerland | 1 July 2009 | 1 June 2011 |
| Jeff Saibene | Luxembourg | 1 March 2007 | 1 June 2007 |
FC Thun Transfers
Recorded arrivals include transfers bringing R. Braschi from Fiorentina, F. Saiz from Yverdon Sport, Mats Seiler from BSC Young Boys, L. Passavant from FC Basel 1893 and N. Zoukit from FC Aarau. N. Bürgy, N. Maier and F. Dursun are also listed as transfers from Odense, FC BW Linz and Rapid Vienna respectively. L. Stewart, E. Asani, M. Tomás and Dario Walti returned from loans in June 2026, while earlier entries include loans for N. Rupp and K. Imeri. B. Labeau, M. Käit and M. Heule are recorded as transfers arriving in 2025.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Strannegård |
Start
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Transfer | 16 August 2026 |
| R. Braschi |
Fiorentina
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Transfer | 10 August 2026 |
| F. Saiz |
Yverdon Sport
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Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| F. Saiz |
Yverdon Sport
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Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
BSC Young Boys
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Transfer | 21 July 2026 | |
FC Basel 1893
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Transfer | 16 July 2026 | |
| N. Zoukit |
FC Aarau
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Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| N. Maier |
FC BW Linz
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Bürgy |
Odense
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Wälti |
SC Kriens
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Dario Walti |
SC Kriens
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Tomás |
Apoel Nicosia
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| E. Asani |
Biel-Bienne
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Stewart |
AFC Wimbledon
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Maier |
FC BW Linz
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Transfer | 29 June 2026 |
Recorded departures include transfers taking C. Ibayi to Maghreb Fès, M. Tomás to Puebla and E. Meichtry to Genoa. Arafat Al Haj is also listed as a transfer to Panathinaikos, while Y. Allou and P. Zaugg left as free agents for FC WIL 1900 and Cham. K. Imeri and N. Rupp returned from loans to BSC Young Boys and Karlsruher SC. Earlier movements include loans for L. Stewart, E. Asani and M. Tomás, plus free-agent exits for H. Tebily, M. Castroman and Hélios Sessolo. Declan Frith is recorded as a transfer to Peterborough.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Heule |
1. FC Heidenheim
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Transfer | 23 August 2026 |
| V. Matoshi |
Sturm Graz
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Transfer | 23 August 2026 |
| C. Ibayi |
Maghreb Fès
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Transfer | 6 August 2026 |
| C. Ibayi |
Maghreb Fès
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Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
FC WIL 1900
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Free agent | 17 July 2026 | |
| P. Zaugg |
Cham
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Free agent | 12 July 2026 |
| M. Tomás |
Puebla
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Transfer | 5 July 2026 |
| Arafat Al Haj |
Panathinaikos
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Meichtry |
Genoa
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Asani |
Biel-Bienne
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Rupp |
Karlsruher SC
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Imeri |
BSC Young Boys
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Bertone |
FC Luzern
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- | 25 June 2026 |
| D. Franke |
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
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Free agent | 15 June 2026 |
| D. Franke |
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
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Free agent | 14 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded movement around FC Thun between July 2025 and August 2026 shows several different mechanisms rather than one uniform transfer pattern. Arrival entries include transfers from Swiss clubs such as Yverdon Sport, BSC Young Boys, FC Basel 1893 and FC Aarau alongside additions from Fiorentina, Odense, FC BW Linz and Rapid Vienna. The timeline also includes loan-related activity: L. Stewart returned from AFC Wimbledon after a previous transfer, while E. Asani, M. Tomás and Dario Walti are listed as returning from loans in June 2026. Departures cover transfer moves, free-agent moves, loans and returns to parent clubs, including destinations in Switzerland and abroad. Some names appear in more than one movement category across different dates, reflecting changing registration status over the period. The listed arrivals and departures are a dated selection of recorded activity, not a complete account of every squad change. No financial figures are recorded for these movements.
Leagues FC Thun has participated in
FC Thun’s recent competition record includes the Swiss Super League and Schweizer Cup, both recorded through 2025 with recent activity. Friendlies Clubs is also recorded from 2020 to 2025. The Challenge League appears in the club’s participation history from 2020 to 2024 and is therefore treated as historical in this profile. FC Thun also has a recorded UEFA Europa League presence from 2015 to 2019, likewise historical rather than recent. Together, these entries reflect the club’s movement between Switzerland’s top two divisions, regular domestic cup involvement and a past European footprint. The recorded competition list does not establish a current 2026 campaign.
More about FC Thun
FC Thun is a professional football club from Thun, Switzerland, representing the Bernese Oberland. Founded in 1898, it has built a resilient identity around red-and-white colours and a strong regional role. The club is closely associated with practical development, local engagement and a sustainable approach suited to a smaller Swiss football market, with youth development forming an important part of its ecosystem.
Home matches are played at the Stockhorn Arena, a modern venue opened in 2011 on the southwestern edge of Thun. The all-seater stadium holds approximately 10,000 spectators and uses a synthetic pitch. Its setting near the Bernese Oberland gives FC Thun a distinctive geographic identity, while the arena functions as a central meeting point for football in the region.
The club’s history includes a remarkable period of overachievement. FC Thun finished as Swiss Super League runners-up in 2004–05 and reached the UEFA Champions League group stage in 2005–06, where it faced Arsenal and Ajax. It has also made appearances in the UEFA Europa League and Intertoto Cup. Domestically, the club finished as Swiss Cup runners-up in 1955 and 2019. Its recorded participation in both the Super League and Challenge League reflects a recurring place between Switzerland’s top two divisions, a pattern often described as a yo-yo trajectory.
FC Thun operates through FC Thun AG, a company limited by shares. Its broader football structure places emphasis on financial sustainability, scouting and development, and the integration of local talent into the professional pathway. The Stiftung Jugendförderung is associated with that development focus, while women’s football and community links form part of the club’s wider sporting role. Mauro Lustrinelli’s long association with the club also fits a coaching culture shaped by Swiss football connections and continuity.
Last matches statistics for FC Thun
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FC Thun
3 - 0
Vikingur Reykjavik
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7 / 0 |
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0% | 9 | 2 | |
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FC Basel 1893
4 - 2
FC Thun
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2 / 13 |
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81 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
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Vikingur Reykjavik
3 - 2
FC Thun
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Saxon Sports
0 - 6
FC Thun
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Lech Poznan
7 - 0
FC Thun
|
4 / 0 |
|
0% | 16 | 2 | |
|
FC Thun
2 - 2
Lech Poznan
|
3 / 0 |
|
0% | 22 | 2 | |
|
FC ST. Gallen
3 - 4
FC Thun
|
5 / 7 |
|
56 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
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FC Thun
0 - 0
Lausanne
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5 / 22 |
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0% | 19 | 3 | 3 |
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FC Sion
3 - 2
FC Thun
|
4 / 16 |
|
79 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
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FC Thun
0 - 1
Grasshoppers
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0 / 20 |
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0% | 15 | 3 1 | 3 |
Detailed statistics FC Thun
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).