Going undefeated throughout a whole football season is not an easy feat, it requires a lot of hardwork, consistency, skill, toughness and even luck
Very few teams from different leagues and times have been able to accomplish this exceptional achievement.
In this article, we will look at some great football teams that have gone an entire football season unbeaten.
Preston North End (1888-1889):
English club Preston North End, is known for being the first team to go through a whole season without losing any matches in the first ever Football League season from 1888 to 1889.
Manager William Sudell led the team to victory in all 18 matches and they became the champions of the league, which made them a part of football history.
AC Milan (1991-1992):
During the 1991-1992 season, AC Milan were a successful football team.
Under the guidance of Fabio Capello, AC Milan had a successful season in Serie A during 1991-1992. They were able to go through the entire season without losing a single game.
The team, which included great players like Franco Baresi and Marco van Basten, showed that they were strong both in defense and in attacking as they won 22 games and tied 12 out of 34 matches. They had a great season and won the league title.
Arsenal (2003-2004):
Arguably one of the most well-known and respected examples of an unbeaten season, Arsenal’s team in 2003-2004 showed their superiority in the English Premier League by winning 26 matches and drawing 12 out of 38 games.
They went unbeaten in the league that season and for an amazing 49 games in a row.
Led by Arsène Wenger, the team was given the nickname “The Invincibles. ”
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Juventus (2011-2012):
During the 2011-2012 season, Juventus were unbeaten under then coach Antonio Conte.
The Italian giants had a glorious season in Serie A in 2011-2012 without losing any games.
The team came back to the highest level of competition after being punished with relegation due to a match-fixing scandal. They showed they were strong and focused and led by Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon, and Alessandro Del Piero, they won 23 games and drew 15 out of 38 games. They won the league title in a very impressive way.
Celtic (1966-1967):
The famous Celtic team of the 1966-1967 season, led by Jock Stein, made history in football by going unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership.
Fondly called the “Lisbon Lions,” they had an amazing season by winning all 34 games in their campaign. Their amazing achievement went beyond just winning in their own country. They were the first British team to win the European Cup.
Perugia (1978-1979):
Perugia, an Italian team from Umbria, went unbeaten in Serie A in the 1978-1979 season. Even though they didn’t win the league, it’s still pretty amazing that they didn’t lose a game in a really tough league.
They should be acknowledged for that. They were trained by Ilario Castagner and won 11 games and drew 19 out of 30 matches, and came third.
Ajax (1994-1995):
Under the guidance of manager Louis van Gaal, Ajax did not lose a single game in the Eredivisie during the 1994-1995 season.
The team had some really great players, like Edwin van der Sar, Clarence Seedorf, and Patrick Kluivert. They won 27 games and drew seven out of 34 games, as they became the champions.
Sheriff Tiraspol (2020-2021):
Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol became famous for not losing any games during the 2020-2021 season in the Divizia Națională. They dominated the league going unbeaten in all 36 matches, strolling to the title.
Their accomplishment was especially remarkable because they were the first team from Moldova to make it to the group stage of the UEFA Champions League the next season.
Steaua București (1986):
The Romanian football team FC Steaua București did not lose a single match in the 1986 season.
Led by the charming Valentin Ceaușescu, they won 31 games and drew seven out of 38 matches, which helped them become the champions of the league.
Red Star Belgrade (1990-1991):
Under the guidance of Ljupko Petrović, Red Star Belgrade had a season where they did not lose any matches in the Yugoslav First League in 1990-1991.
The fact that the team achieved the feat showed that they were strong as a group and followed their strategies well. They won 19 games and drew 11 out of 30 games, securing the league title.
Rangers (1898-1899):
Glasgow giants, Rangers are one of, if not, the biggest club in Scottish football.
The team’s strong offense and defense played a key role as they went unbeaten during the 1898-1899 season. They won all 18 matches and became the champions of Scotland.
FC Porto (2010-2011):
Under the leadership of André Villas-Boas, FC Porto had a very successful season in the Primeira Liga in 2010-2011. They did not lose any matches as they won 27 and drew three of their 30 games that season.
Their performances were a mix of strong offense and tough defense, which helped them win the league title.
These teams showed that they were the best by winning every game and never losing, despite facing challenges. Their accomplishments prove that they had a strong team with many talented individuals and great coaches. Not losing any games in an entire season is an amazing achievement that secures these teams’ position in football history.