Aberdeen Football Club is a Scottish professional football team based in the city of Aberdeen, competing in the Scottish Premiership. Nicknamed the Dons, they play their home matches at Pittodrie Stadium. Founded in 1903, the club's colors are red and white. Aberdeen's history is defined by the legendary era under manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the 1980s, when they broke the Old Firm dominance to win three Scottish league titles, four Scottish Cups, and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983—a period that cemented their status as a European force. In the modern era, Aberdeen has consistently been the best team outside of Celtic and Rangers, regularly finishing in the top three and qualifying for European competitions. The current squad, often built around a strong Scottish core, plays an energetic style under a succession of ambitious managers. The club boasts one of the most passionate and traveling supports in Scotland, known for their famous "Red Army." Aberdeen remains a giant of Scottish football with a glorious past and a persistent drive for success.