Étoile Carouge is a Swiss football club based in the Carouge municipality of Geneva, currently playing in the Challenge League, Switzerland's second division. Founded in 1904, the club has a storied history and plays its home matches at the Stade de la Fontenette, wearing distinctive black and white stripes. Étoile (meaning "star") has enjoyed periods of success, including several seasons in the top-flight Super League and a famous Swiss Cup victory in the 1950s. The club is known for its strong youth academy and has traditionally been a rival to Servette FC within Geneva. In the modern era, Étoile Carouge has established itself as a solid Challenge League side, often contending for promotion playoffs. The club boasts a passionate and loyal fan base, creating a vibrant, intimate atmosphere at their historic stadium, and remains a key part of the footballing landscape in French-speaking Switzerland.