C.S. Visé
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Cercle Sportif Visé is a Belgian
football
club from the city of Visé
in the province of Liège
. They are playing in the Belgian second division
. The club plays its home matches at Stade de la Rue de Mons in Visé. They are nicknamed Les Oies (the geese), after the city of Visé nickname.
. Their first spell in national football was in 1948-49, and their remained at this level for two consecutive seasons. Starting from the 1960s, the club will play several seasons in the Belgian Promotion
again, each decade until the 1990s. In 1996, they finally reach the third division, by winning their series in promotion (serie C
). In 1997, they achieved their best result in the Belgian Cup
by reaching the round of 32 , to lose to rivals Standard Liège
. In 1998, they promote to the second division
via the promotion playoff. They played two consecutive seasons at this level, then were relegated, to come back the next year in the second division, this time for 4 consecutive seasons. The were promoted to second division in the season 2009/2010 and they now play the second division for the second consecutive season.
In April 2011 the club has been purchased by the Indonesian investor Adika Nuraga Bakrie, that currently holds the post of chairman.
The new investor has annnounced a plan of upgrading infrastructures and a mid term target to reach first division.
Moreover three Indonesian players coming from an Indonesian club based in Uruguay (where it participates to the youth leagues U17 and U19) have joined the club: Yericho Cristiantoko, Yandi Munawar and Alfin Tuasalamony.
The management has been entrusted to Roberto Regis Milano as CEO, Carlos Molinari as CFO, Giuseppe Accardi as sport consultant and sport director, Federico Molinari as General Manager of the team.
Early Modern France
Morocco
Poland
Spain
Tunisia
Belgium
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football
Football (soccer)
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club from the city of Visé
Visé
Visé is a Walloon municipality and city of Belgium, where it is located on the river Meuse, in the province of Liège.The municipality consists of the former municipalities of Visé, Lanaye, Lixhe, Richelle, Argenteau and Cheratte....
in the province of Liège
Liège (province)
Liège is the easternmost province of Belgium and belongs to the Walloon Region. It is an area of French and German ethnicity. It borders on the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, and in Belgium the provinces of Luxembourg, Namur, Walloon Brabant , and those of Flemish Brabant and Limburg . Its...
. They are playing in the Belgian second division
Belgian Second Division
The Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
. The club plays its home matches at Stade de la Rue de Mons in Visé. They are nicknamed Les Oies (the geese), after the city of Visé nickname.
History
The club was founded in 1924 as C.S. Visétois and received the matricule number 369 from the Belgian Football AssociationBelgian Football Association
The Royal Belgian Football Association is the governing body of football in Belgium...
. Their first spell in national football was in 1948-49, and their remained at this level for two consecutive seasons. Starting from the 1960s, the club will play several seasons in the Belgian Promotion
Belgian Promotion
The Belgian Promotion is the lowest nationwide division in Belgian football. Since 1905, Promotion has been the name of the lowest nationwide level but it is the fourth one since 1952. There were already 4 leagues at the time . The champion of the Promotion is declared to be the winner of a...
again, each decade until the 1990s. In 1996, they finally reach the third division, by winning their series in promotion (serie C
Belgian Promotion C
The Belgian Promotion C is one of the four leagues at the fourth level of the Belgian football league system, the other ones being the Belgian Promotion A, B and D. This division exists since the 1952-53 season and is played every year with 16 clubs in each league.-The 2010-2011 clubs: — K....
). In 1997, they achieved their best result in the Belgian Cup
Belgian Cup
The Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
by reaching the round of 32 , to lose to rivals Standard Liège
Standard Liège
Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège....
. In 1998, they promote to the second division
Belgian Second Division
The Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
via the promotion playoff. They played two consecutive seasons at this level, then were relegated, to come back the next year in the second division, this time for 4 consecutive seasons. The were promoted to second division in the season 2009/2010 and they now play the second division for the second consecutive season.
In April 2011 the club has been purchased by the Indonesian investor Adika Nuraga Bakrie, that currently holds the post of chairman.
The new investor has annnounced a plan of upgrading infrastructures and a mid term target to reach first division.
Moreover three Indonesian players coming from an Indonesian club based in Uruguay (where it participates to the youth leagues U17 and U19) have joined the club: Yericho Cristiantoko, Yandi Munawar and Alfin Tuasalamony.
The management has been entrusted to Roberto Regis Milano as CEO, Carlos Molinari as CFO, Giuseppe Accardi as sport consultant and sport director, Federico Molinari as General Manager of the team.
Current squad
As of August 22, 2011Notable players
- Thibaut DetalThibaut DetalThibaut Detal is a Belgian football player who currently plays for RUW Ciney.-Career:The central midfielder recently played for R. Charleroi S.C. and for C.S. Visé in the Belgian Third Division.-References:...
- Adrien François
- Yves Renkin
- Gunter VerjansGunter VerjansGunter Verjans is a former Belgian football player.-Notes:...
- Vagner Conceicao Da Silva
- Mayola BibokoMayola BibokoMayola Biboko is a Congolese-Belgian footballer, who currently plays for FCM Young Boys Diekirch.-Belgium:...
Early Modern France
- Jonathan Lefevre
- Alexandre Di Luzio
Morocco
- Salim Farssi
- Nadir Sbaa
Poland Spain
- Ludovic Diaz
Tunisia
- Hamdi HarbaouiHamdi HarbaouiHamdi Harbaoui is a Tunisian football striker. He currently plays for Belgian club K.S.C. Lokeren.-Notes:...