This page lists 64 soccer teams that start with G, running from “Galatasaray” to “Gaborone United”. The list covers famous European giants, South American powerhouses, and smaller clubs from Africa and Asia. It also includes a few women’s teams. Use it to find a club’s home country, league, and background in one place, whether you are planning a trip, playing a quiz, or following a new league.
Soccer teams are organized sports clubs that compete in leagues and cups, usually tied to a city, a region, or a community. Many began as local neighborhood groups. “Genoa,” founded in 1893, is Italy’s oldest active football club and a nine-time national champion.
Below you’ll find the table with the team, country, city, league, and description for each club.
Team: This is the club’s common name, listed alphabetically. You can use it to search for fixtures, news, or player information about each side.
Country: This shows the nation where the club is based. You can quickly spot teams from the same country or compare how soccer differs across regions.
City: This is the town or city where the club plays its home games. It helps you place each team on the map and plan a visit.
League: This is the competition the club currently plays in. You can see at a glance whether a team plays in a top division or a lower one.
Description: This gives a short summary of the club’s history, colors, and biggest achievements. It helps you understand what makes each team notable before you look deeper.
Soccer Teams
| Team | Country | City | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatasaray | Turkey | Istanbul | Süper Lig |
| Genoa | Italy | Genoa | Serie A |
| Getafe | Spain | Getafe | La Liga |
| Girona | Spain | Girona | La Liga |
| Granada | Spain | Granada | Segunda División |
| Gil Vicente | Portugal | Barcelos | Primeira Liga |
| Grêmio | Brazil | Porto Alegre | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A |
| Gent | Belgium | Ghent | Belgian Pro League |
| Genk | Belgium | Genk | Belgian Pro League |
| Go Ahead Eagles | Netherlands | Deventer | Eredivisie |
| Groningen | Netherlands | Groningen | Eredivisie |
| Guingamp | France | Guingamp | Ligue 2 |
| Grenoble Foot 38 | France | Grenoble | Ligue 2 |
| Gladbach | Germany | Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga |
| Greuther Fürth | Germany | Fürth | 2. Bundesliga |
| Gillingham | England | Gillingham | League Two |
| Grimsby Town | England | Cleethorpes | League Two |
| Gateshead | England | Gateshead | National League |
| Greenock Morton | Scotland | Greenock | Scottish Championship |
| Glasgow City | Scotland | Glasgow | Scottish Women’s Premier League |
| Gotham FC | United States | Harrison | NWSL |
| Galway United | Ireland | Galway | League of Ireland Premier Division |
| Glentoran | Northern Ireland | Belfast | NIFL Premiership |
| Glenavon | Northern Ireland | Lurgan | NIFL Premiership |
| Grasshopper Club Zürich | Switzerland | Zürich | Swiss Super League |
| Gornik Zabrze | Poland | Zabrze | Ekstraklasa |
| GKS Katowice | Poland | Katowice | Ekstraklasa |
| GAIS | Sweden | Gothenburg | Allsvenskan |
| IFK Göteborg | Sweden | Gothenburg | Allsvenskan |
| Grazer AK | Austria | Graz | Austrian Bundesliga |
| Gorica | Croatia | Velika Gorica | HNL |
| Győr | Hungary | Győr | NB I |
| Gżira United | Malta | Gżira | Maltese Premier League |
| Gabala | Azerbaijan | Qabala | Azerbaijan Premier League |
| Gandzasar Kapan | Armenia | Kapan | Armenian Premier League |
| Gjilani | Kosovo | Gjilan | Kosovo Superleague |
| Gorodeya | Belarus | Haradzieya | Belarusian Premier League |
| Gomel | Belarus | Gomel | Belarusian Premier League |
| Galatasaray Women | Turkey | Istanbul | Turkish Women’s Super League |
| Gaziantep FK | Turkey | Gaziantep | Süper Lig |
| Göztepe | Turkey | Izmir | Süper Lig |
| Gençlerbirliği | Turkey | Ankara | Süper Lig |
| Gwangju FC | South Korea | Gwangju | K League 1 |
| Gangwon FC | South Korea | Chuncheon | K League 1 |
| Gimcheon Sangmu | South Korea | Gimcheon | K League 1 |
| Gamba Osaka | Japan | Suita | J1 League |
| Giravanz Kitakyushu | Japan | Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Guangzhou FC | China | Guangzhou | China League One |
| Gokulam Kerala | India | Kozhikode | I-League |
| Gimnasia La Plata | Argentina | La Plata | Liga Profesional |
| Godoy Cruz | Argentina | Mendoza | Liga Profesional |
| Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza | Argentina | Mendoza | Primera Nacional |
| Gimnasia y Esgrima Jujuy | Argentina | San Salvador de Jujuy | Primera Nacional |
| Goiás | Brazil | Goiânia | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
| Guarani | Brazil | Campinas | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
| Grêmio Novorizontino | Brazil | Novo Horizonte | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
| Guaraní | Paraguay | Asunción | Primera División |
| Guaireña | Paraguay | Villarrica | Primera División |
| Guabirá | Bolivia | Montero | Bolivian Primera División |
| Guayaquil City | Ecuador | Guayaquil | Serie A |
| Guadalajara | Mexico | Guadalajara | Liga MX |
| Golden Arrows | South Africa | Durban | Betway Premiership |
| Gor Mahia | Kenya | Nairobi | Kenyan Premier League |
| Gaborone United | Botswana | Gaborone | Botswana Premier League |
Descriptions
Galatasaray
One of Turkey’s biggest clubs, known for its yellow and red colors and a record haul of league titles. It won the UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup in 2000.
Genoa
Founded in 1893, Genoa is Italy’s oldest active football club and a nine-time national champion, mostly in the early 20th century. It shares the Stadio Luigi Ferraris with city rival Sampdoria.
Getafe
A club from the Madrid suburbs, known for a tough, defensive style and a loyal local following. It has been a regular in La Liga since the mid-2000s.
Girona
A Catalan club that rose to La Liga in 2017 and finished third in 2023-24, earning a Champions League place. It is partly linked to the City Football Group.
Granada
Based in Andalusia, Granada plays in red and white and has moved between La Liga and the second tier in recent years. It reached the Europa League quarter-finals in 2020.
Gil Vicente
A club from northern Portugal named after a Renaissance playwright. It won the Portuguese Cup in 2025 and is a regular in the top flight.
Grêmio
A Brazilian giant in blue, black and white, and a three-time Copa Libertadores champion. It also won the Intercontinental Cup in 1983.
Gent
Officially KAA Gent, the club won its first Belgian league title in 2015. It plays at the Ghelamco Arena, known for its modern design.
Genk
KRC Genk is a multiple-time Belgian champion and a known producer of young talent. Several players developed here have gone on to Europe’s top leagues.
Go Ahead Eagles
One of the oldest clubs in the Netherlands, founded in 1902 and a former national champion in the early 20th century. It won the Dutch Cup in 2025.
Groningen
FC Groningen is the main club of the northern Netherlands and plays in green and white. It won the KNVB Cup in 2015.
Guingamp
A small Breton club that has punched above its weight, winning the Coupe de France in 2009 and 2014. It has moved between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
Grenoble Foot 38
A club from the French Alps that has returned to professional football in recent years. It plays at the Stade des Alpes.
Gladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach won five Bundesliga titles, mostly in the 1970s, and is known for attacking football. Fans simply call the club Gladbach.
Greuther Fürth
Formally SpVgg Greuther Fürth, the club has won three German championships, all before World War II. It has since played mostly in the second division.
Gillingham
Nicknamed the Gills, this Kent club plays at Priestfield Stadium. It has spent most of its history in the lower divisions of English football.
Grimsby Town
Known as the Mariners, Grimsby is a historic club from the Lincolnshire coast. It reached the FA Cup quarter-finals in 2025.
Gateshead
A club from the north east of England that plays at the Gateshead International Stadium. It has spent most of its recent history in non-league football.
Greenock Morton
Usually called Morton, this is a long-established club in the west of Scotland. It plays at Cappielow Park.
Glasgow City
The dominant force in Scottish women’s football, with a long run of league titles. It has also played regularly in the Women’s Champions League.
Gotham FC
A women’s club from the New York area that won the NWSL championship in 2023 and 2025. It plays at Red Bull Arena.
Galway United
The main football club in the west of Ireland, playing at Eamonn Deacy Park. It has been a top-flight side in recent seasons.
Glentoran
One of the Belfast “Big Two”, along with Linfield, and a multiple-time Irish League champion. It plays at The Oval.
Glenavon
A club from County Armagh that has won the Irish League several times. It plays at Mourneview Park.
Grasshopper Club Zürich
Switzerland’s most successful club by league titles, with more than 25 championships. It is often known as GC.
Gornik Zabrze
A Polish mining-town club with 14 league titles, the most in Poland. It reached the 1970 Cup Winners’ Cup final.
GKS Katowice
A club from Silesia that returned to the Polish top flight in 2024 after years away. It won the Polish Cup in 1986 and 1991.
GAIS
One of Gothenburg’s historic clubs, founded in 1894. It has won the Swedish championship several times and returned to Allsvenskan in 2023.
IFK Göteborg
Sweden’s most decorated club by league titles, famous for winning the UEFA Cup in 1982 and 1987. It is often listed as Göteborg.
Grazer AK
A club from Styria that won the Austrian Cup in 2004. It returned to the top flight in 2025.
Gorica
HNK Gorica is a club from the outskirts of Zagreb. It reached the Croatian top flight in 2017 and has played there regularly.
Győr
ETO FC Győr is a Hungarian club that has won the national league multiple times. It plays in green and white.
Gżira United
A Maltese club from a seaside town near Valletta. It has played in the top flight and has qualified for European qualifiers.
Gabala
Also spelled Qabala, this club was founded in 2005 and has played in the UEFA Europa League. It is based in the north of the country.
Gandzasar Kapan
A club from southern Armenia that has won the national league and cup. It is named after a monastery near Artsakh.
Gjilani
KF Gjilani is one of Kosovo’s more successful clubs and has taken part in European qualifiers. It is based in eastern Kosovo.
Gorodeya
A small-town club that has played in the Belarusian top flight in recent years.
Gomel
FC Gomel is a long-standing club in southeast Belarus, and has won the national cup. It is the main team of the Homiel region.
Galatasaray Women
The women’s section of Galatasaray, competing in Turkey’s top women’s league. It shares the club’s yellow and red colors.
Gaziantep FK
A club from southeastern Turkey that reached the top flight in 2020. It plays in red and black.
Göztepe
One of the oldest clubs in Izmir, founded in 1925 and known for its yellow and red shirts. It reached the semi-finals of the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
Gençlerbirliği
A long-established Ankara club that plays in red and black. It has been promoted back to the top flight in recent years.
Gwangju FC
A club from the southwest of South Korea that reached the top flight in 2023 and finished third in its first season back.
Gangwon FC
A club that represents Gangwon Province in the northeast of South Korea. It finished runner-up in the 2024 K League 1.
Gimcheon Sangmu
The military team of the K League, made up of players completing their national service. It was promoted to the top flight in 2020.
Gamba Osaka
A leading Japanese club that won the AFC Champions League in 2008. It has won multiple J1 League titles.
Giravanz Kitakyushu
A club from Kyushu with a history in the lower leagues of Japanese football. It plays in yellow.
Guangzhou FC
Formerly Guangzhou Evergrande, this club won eight straight Chinese Super League titles and two AFC Champions Leagues in the 2010s.
Gokulam Kerala
A club from Kerala that won back-to-back I-League titles in 2020-21 and 2021-22. It is also known for its women’s team.
Gimnasia La Plata
Officially Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, nicknamed El Lobo. It is one of Argentina’s oldest clubs.
Godoy Cruz
Known as El Tomba, the club won its first Argentine title in 2006 and plays in the wine region of Mendoza.
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
A Mendoza club that has spent most of its history in lower divisions of Argentine football.
Gimnasia y Esgrima Jujuy
A club from the far north of Argentina, which has spent most of its time in the lower divisions with spells in the top tier.
Goiás
A club from central Brazil that plays in green and has won the Série B title three times. It also won the Brazilian Série B in 1999.
Guarani
A club from Campinas that won the Brazilian league in 1978. It is known as Bugre.
Grêmio Novorizontino
A club from interior São Paulo state that has risen through Brazil’s lower divisions. It is nicknamed Tigre.
Guaraní
A traditional Asunción club that reached the Copa Libertadores final in 1968. It is one of Paraguay’s historic sides.
Guaireña
A Paraguayan club that has played in the top flight. It is based in the Guairá department.
Guabirá
A club from Santa Cruz department that has won the Bolivian league and cup. It is known for its green and white colors.
Guayaquil City
A Guayaquil-based club that has played in Ecuador’s top flight. It was founded as a successor to earlier Ecuadorian teams.
Guadalajara
Better known as Chivas, this is one of Mexico’s biggest clubs, with a long tradition of fielding only Mexican players. It has won 12 league titles.
Golden Arrows
Lamontville Golden Arrows is a Durban club that plays in the top flight of South African football. It was founded in 1996.
Gor Mahia
Kenya’s most successful club, with more than 20 league titles, and a large following. It is nicknamed K’Ogalo.
Gaborone United
One of Botswana’s biggest clubs and a regular league champion. It has also played in African club competitions.