First QSI Ligue 1 Title (2013)
PSG's first QSI-era Ligue 1 title in 2013 began a new era of dominance.
Paris Saint-Germain won their third Ligue 1 title in the 2012–2013 season, their first under Qatari ownership. The club's previous league titles came in 1986 and 1994.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 2012-2013
- Manager
- Carlo Ancelotti
- Key playmaker
- Zlatan Ibrahimović (30 goals)
- Defensive leader
- Thiago Silva
- Points total
- 83
- Final standing
- 1st
Lore & Background
The 2012–2013 season marked PSG's first Ligue 1 title since the Qatar Sports Investments takeover in 2011. Managed by Carlo Ancelotti, the team secured the championship with a record of 25 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, conceding 23 goals. This was PSG's third Ligue 1 title overall, following triumphs in 1986 and 1994.
Reader's Guide
PSG's 2012–2013 Ligue 1 title was the first of many under Qatari ownership. The club went on to dominate French football, winning a total of 14 Ligue 1 titles as of 2026. Key players during this period included Zlatan Ibrahimović, who joined in 2012.
Did You Know?
- Carlo Ancelotti had won league titles with AC Milan, Chelsea, and Real Madrid before joining PSG.
- The team conceded 23 goals in the 2012–2013 season, not 18.
- David Luiz joined PSG in 2014, after the 2012–2013 season.
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