Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA, is a professional football club based in Anderlecht, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium, competing in the Belgian Pro League (2023), the top division of the Belgian football league system. This unofficial R.S.C. Anderlecht flag (Dutch: onofficiële R.S.C. Anderlecht-vlag; French: drapeau non officiel R.S.C. Anderlecht) features the team's official logo over a purple background derived from the club's traditional colors.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The RSC Anderlecht logo is a richly detailed emblem that reflects the club's history, identity, and achievements. It features two purple-and-white striped club flags alongside national flags, highlighting both the club's heritage and its international recognition. At the center, purple and white rings containing the initials "SCA" emphasize the club's identity, while the royal crown above the emblem signifies its royal designation. The inclusion of the coat of arms of Anderlecht reflects the club's connection to its local community and origins. Golden wheat ears surrounding the crest symbolize prosperity, growth, and success. The three gold stars commemorate the club's numerous Belgian league titles and long-standing domestic success. Additionally, the Latin phrase "MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO" displayed on a white ribbon translates to "a healthy mind in a healthy body," reflecting the club's commitment to sporting excellence and personal development. Overall, the emblem represents Anderlecht's heritage, values, achievements, and strong local identity within Belgian football.
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| Team name: | Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht |
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| Team nicknames: | Purple & White (Dutch: Paars-wit; French: Les Mauves et Blancs), Sporting |
| Team abbreviation: | RSCA |
| Founded: | 1908 |
| Location: | Anderlecht, Brussels, Belgium |
| Ground: | Lotto Park |
| Capacity: | 22,500 |
| League: | Belgian Pro League |
| Team Colors: | Purple and White |
| Championships: | 34 |
| Second places: | 21 |
| Seasons in top division: | 91 |
| Mascot: | - |
