1897 in association football

The following are the association football events of the year 1897 throughout the world.

February

 * Jules Rimet founds Red Star Football Club in Paris.

National champions

 * Argentina: Lomas Athletic Club
 * Belgium: Racing Club Bruxelles
 * England: Aston Villa
 * France: Standard Athletic Club
 * Ireland: Glentoran
 * Scotland:
 * Scottish Cup: Rangers
 * Sweden: Örgryte IS

Clubs founded in 1897

 * Bristol City
 * Juventus
 * Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
 * Northampton Town

International tournaments

 * 1897 British Home Championship (February 20 – April 3, 1897)

Births

 * March 13 – Jock Ditchburn, English professional footballer (died 1992)
 * June 16 – Ber Groosjohan, Dutch footballer (died 1971)
 * Full date unknown
 * George Davies, English professional footballer (died 1956)