About West Ham United FC

West Ham United FC is a professional football club based in East London, England. Founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC, the club adopted the name West Ham United in 1900. Nicknamed “The Hammers,” the team plays its home matches at the London Stadium, which it moved to in 2016 after leaving the historic Boleyn Ground (Upton Park). West Ham has a rich footballing history, including three FA Cup victories (1964, 1975, and 1980), the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1965, and the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023. The club is renowned for its passionate supporters, East London identity, and the development of talented players through its academy, producing stars such as Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, and Joe Cole. Known for an attacking style of play and resilience in the Premier League, West Ham remains a respected and competitive club in English football, maintaining strong ties with its local community.