Ligue 2 2008-09
Encyclopedia
The Ligue 2 season 2008/2009 was the sixty-seventh edition since its establishment, and began on August 1, 2008 and ended on May 29, 2009. The fixtures were announced on May 23, 2008.
Teams promoted to Ligue 1
Teams promoted from Championnat National
Teams relegated to Championnat National
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
wins the Ligue 2
Trophée du Meilleur Buteur.
Last updated: May 30, 2009
Source: Ligue 2
wins the Ligue 2
Trophée du Meilleur Passeur.
Last updated: May 30, 2009
Source: Ligue 2
UNFP
Player of the Year. The winner will be determine at the annual UNFP
Awards on May 24. The winner will be displayed in bold.
Goalkeeper of the Year. The winner will be displayed in bold.
Last updated May 22, 2009
Promotion and relegation
Teams relegated to Ligue 2- FC MetzFC MetzFootball Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
, relegated after losing to Olympique Marseille on April 12, 2008. - RC StrasbourgRC StrasbourgRacing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
, relegated after losing to SM CaenSM CaenStade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais...
on May 10, 2008. - RC LensRC LensRacing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
, relegated after drawing with FC Girondins de BordeauxFC Girondins de BordeauxFootball Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
on May 17, 2008.
Teams promoted to Ligue 1
- Le Havre ACLe Havre ACLe Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
, promoted after drawing with CS Sedan on April 22, 2008. - FC Nantes, promoted after drawing with Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSCMontpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city...
on April 25, 2008. - Grenoble Foot 38Grenoble Foot 38Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
, promoted after drawing with LB ChâteaurouxLB ChâteaurouxLa Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in...
on May 12, 2008.
Teams promoted from Championnat National
- Vannes OC, promoted after losing to FC MartiguesFC MartiguesFC Martigues play in the Championnat National, which is the third level of football in France. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to...
on April 26, 2008. - Tours FCTours FCTours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...
, promoted after defeating Stade LavalStade LavalloisStade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club is a French association football club based in Laval. The club was formed on 17 July 1902 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Laval plays its home matches at the Stade Francis Le Basser located in the city and is managed by...
on May 3, 2008. - Nimes OlympiqueNîmes OlympiqueNîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997...
, promoted after defeating Stade LavalStade LavalloisStade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club is a French association football club based in Laval. The club was formed on 17 July 1902 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Laval plays its home matches at the Stade Francis Le Basser located in the city and is managed by...
on May 16, 2008.
Teams relegated to Championnat National
- FC GueugnonFC GueugnonFootball Club Gueugnonnais was a French association football club based in Gueugnon. The club was formed in 1940 and played in the Championnat National, the third level of French football, before entering liquidation in April 2011. Gueugnon played its home matches at the Stade Jean Laville...
, relegated after losing to AC AjaccioAC AjaccioAthletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain...
on April 18, 2008. - FC Libourne-Saint-SeurinFC Libourne-Saint-SeurinFC Libourne-Saint-Seurin are a French football team from the town of Libourne in Aquitaine. They currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C.-History:...
, relegated after losing to CS SedanCS Sedan ArdennesClub Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located...
on May 2, 2008. - Chamois Niortais FCChamois Niortais FCChamois Niortais Football Club is a French association football club based in the commune of Niort, in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France. It was founded in 1925 by Charles Boinot, the son of the owner of a local chamois leather factory. The club's badge shows a chamois goat standing on...
, relegated after losing to US BoulogneUS BoulogneUnion Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The...
on May 16, 2008.
League table
Last updated May 29, 2009| Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... (C) (P) |
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| Montpellier Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... (P) |
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| Boulogne US Boulogne Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The... (P) |
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| Strasbourg RC Strasbourg Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace... |
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| Metz FC Metz Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its... |
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| Tours Tours FC Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within... |
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| Angers Angers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
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| Dijon Dijon FCO Dijon Football Côte d'Or is a French association football club based in Dijon. The club was founded in 1998 as a result of a merger between two local clubs in the city and currently competes in Ligue 1 after gaining promotion for the first time ever in the 2010-11 season.The club president is... |
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| Sedan CS Sedan Ardennes Club Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located... |
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| Bastia SC Bastia Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2... |
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| Clermont Clermont Foot Clermont Foot Auvergne 63 is a French association football club based in Clermont-Ferrand. The first incarnation of the club was formed in 1911 and the current club was created in 1990 as a result of a merger... |
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| Châteauroux LB Châteauroux La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in... |
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| Ajaccio AC Ajaccio Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain... |
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| Nîmes Nîmes Olympique Nîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997... |
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| Amiens Amiens SC Amiens Sporting Club is a French association football club based in Amiens. The club was formed in 1901 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. The club plays its home matches at the Stade de la Licorne located within the city... (R) |
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| Troyes Troyes AC Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube... (R) |
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Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Top goalscorers
Grégory ThilGrégory Thil
Grégory Thil is a French football striker. He currently plays for Dijon FCO.-Career:Thil began his career at AS Beauvais. In 2005, he moved to the French side US Boulogne, then playing in Ligue 2, and was handed the number 10 shirt. He spent his career playing for Boulogne over the six years,...
wins the Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
Trophée du Meilleur Buteur.
| Position | Player | Nationality | Club | Goals |
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| 1 | Grégory Thil Grégory Thil Grégory Thil is a French football striker. He currently plays for Dijon FCO.-Career:Thil began his career at AS Beauvais. In 2005, he moved to the French side US Boulogne, then playing in Ligue 2, and was handed the number 10 shirt. He spent his career playing for Boulogne over the six years,... |
US Boulogne US Boulogne Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The... |
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| 2 | Víctor Montaño Victor Hugo Montaño Víctor Hugo Montaño Caicedo is a Colombian footballer, who currently plays for Stade Rennais F.C..-Early career:Although born in Cali, Montaño started his professional career at Bogota side Millonarios as a teenager... |
Montpellier HSC Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... |
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| - | Papiss Cissé Papiss Cissé Papiss Demba Cissé is a Senegalese football striker who currently plays for SC Freiburg.-Club career:Cissé began his career with AS Génération Foot before transferring to the French side FC Metz in summer 2005. After only one month during the 2005–06 season, he left Metz and was loaned to French... |
FC Metz FC Metz Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its... |
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| 4 | Cheick Diabaté | AC Ajaccio AC Ajaccio Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain... |
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| 5 | James Fanchone James Fanchone James Fanchone is a French soccer player, currently with Le Havre AC. On the 23 June 2011 James Fanchone move to Ligue 2 club Le Havre for an undisclosed fee.-External links:* at lfp.fr... |
RC Strasbourg RC Strasbourg Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace... |
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| - | Toifilou Maoulida Toifilou Maoulida Toifilou Maoulida is a French football player who plays for SC Bastia.-Career:He was born in Mayotte, a small island in the Indian Ocean, close to the Comoro Islands and Reunion Island, and raised in Marseille.... |
RC Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... |
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| 7 | Paul Alo'o Paul Alo'o Paul Alo'o Efoulou is a professional footballer currently playing for Ligue 1 side Nancy. He plays as a striker.- International career :... |
Angers SCO Angers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
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| - | Richard Socrier Richard Socrier Richard Socrier is a football striker from France. He plays for French Ligue 2 club AC Ajaccio.-International career:Socrier made his debut for Guadeloupe at the CONCACAF Gold Cup Finals in June 2007 against Haiti.... |
Stade Brest 29 | 12 | |
| 9 | Tenema N'Diaye Tenema N'Diaye Tenema Ndiaye is a Malian football player.- International :He was part of the Malian 2004 Olympic football team, who exited in the quarter finals, finishing top of group A, but losing to Italy in the next round... |
Tours FC Tours FC Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within... |
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| - | Titi Buengo | Troyes AC Troyes AC Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube... |
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| - | Kandia Traoré Kandia Traoré Kandia Émile Traoré is a football striker who plays for SM Caen.-Club career:He started his career at Tunisian club Esperance de tunis, before moving to Le Havre in 2005, in January 2008, he signed a three and a half deal with Sochaux... |
RC Strasbourg RC Strasbourg Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace... |
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| 12 | Pierre-Yves André Pierre-Yves André Pierre-Yves André is a retired French footballer. He spent most of his career playing for SC Bastia, and retired after the club suffered relegation to the French third tier following the 2009–10 season.... |
SC Bastia SC Bastia Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2... |
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| - | Jérôme Lebouc Jérôme Lebouc Jérôme Lebouc is a French football midfielder. He currently plays for Ligue 2 side Vannes.-External links:*... |
Vannes OC Vannes OC Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city... |
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| 14 | 7 players | 9 | ||
| 21 | 11 players | 8 | ||
| 32 | 9 players | 7 | ||
| 41 | 15 players | 6 | ||
| 56 | 12 players | 5 | ||
| 68 | 20 players | 4 | ||
| 88 | 36 players | 3 | ||
| 124 | 37 players | 2 | ||
| 161 | 79 players | 1 | ||
| Total: | 864 | |||
| Average after 380 games: | 2.27 | |||
Last updated: May 30, 2009
Source: Ligue 2
Assists Table
Paul Alo'oPaul Alo'o
Paul Alo'o Efoulou is a professional footballer currently playing for Ligue 1 side Nancy. He plays as a striker.- International career :...
wins the Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
Trophée du Meilleur Passeur.
| Position | Player | Nationality | Club | Assists |
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| 1 | Paul Alo'o Paul Alo'o Paul Alo'o Efoulou is a professional footballer currently playing for Ligue 1 side Nancy. He plays as a striker.- International career :... |
Angers Angers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
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| 2 | Alberto Costa Alberto Costa (footballer) Alberto Facundo "Tino" Costa is an Argentine football player currently playing for La Liga club Valencia CF... |
Montpellier Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... |
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| 3 | Johann Ramaré Johann Ramaré Johann Ramaré is a French football midfielder. He currently plays for the French Ligue 2 side Stade Reims.-Career:... |
US Boulogne US Boulogne Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The... |
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| - | Yann Kermorgant Yann Kermorgant Yann Kermorgant is a French footballer who plays for Charlton Athletic. He was born in Vannes, Brittany.-Early career:... |
Stade Reims Stade Reims Stade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season... |
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| 5 | 1 player | 8 | ||
| 6 | 2 players | 7 | ||
| 8 | 3 players | 6 | ||
| 11 | 10 players | 5 | ||
| 21 | 20 players | 4 | ||
| 41 | 25 players | 3 | ||
| 66 | 54 players | 2 | ||
| 120 | 88 players | 1 | ||
| Total: | 484 | |||
| Average after 380 games: | 1.27 | |||
Last updated: May 30, 2009
Source: Ligue 2
UNFPNational Union of Professional Football PlayersThe National Union of Professional Footballers is an association founded on 16 November, 1961 by two football players and a jurist . It is currently the main trade union for the French professional football players...
Player of the Month
| Month | Player | Club |
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| August |  James FanchoneJames Fanchone James Fanchone is a French soccer player, currently with Le Havre AC. On the 23 June 2011 James Fanchone move to Ligue 2 club Le Havre for an undisclosed fee.-External links:* at lfp.fr... |
RC Strasbourg RC Strasbourg Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace... |
| September | Chakhir Belghazouani Chakhir Belghazouani Chakhir Belghazouani is a Franco-Moroccan footballer, who currently plays for Tours FC in the French Ligue 2.-Career:Belghazouani began his career with Grenoble Foot 38 and in 2005 was promoted to the first team... |
RC Strasbourg RC Strasbourg Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace... |
| October |  Víctor MontañoVictor Hugo Montaño Víctor Hugo Montaño Caicedo is a Colombian footballer, who currently plays for Stade Rennais F.C..-Early career:Although born in Cali, Montaño started his professional career at Bogota side Millonarios as a teenager... |
Montpellier HSC Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... |
| November | Lilian Compan Lilian Compan Lilian Compan is a French football striker. He currently plays for Cannes.-External links:... |
Montpellier HSC Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... |
| December | Víctor Montaño Victor Hugo Montaño Víctor Hugo Montaño Caicedo is a Colombian footballer, who currently plays for Stade Rennais F.C..-Early career:Although born in Cali, Montaño started his professional career at Bogota side Millonarios as a teenager... |
Montpellier HSC Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... |
| January |  Paul Alo'oPaul Alo'o Paul Alo'o Efoulou is a professional footballer currently playing for Ligue 1 side Nancy. He plays as a striker.- International career :... |
Angers SCO Angers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
| February | Toifilou Maoulida Toifilou Maoulida Toifilou Maoulida is a French football player who plays for SC Bastia.-Career:He was born in Mayotte, a small island in the Indian Ocean, close to the Comoro Islands and Reunion Island, and raised in Marseille.... |
RC Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... |
| March |  Claudiu KeserüClaudiu Keserü Claudiu Andrei Keserü is a Romanian football striker currently playing for Angers SCO in Ligue 2. His preferred foot is his left.-External links:... |
Tours FC Tours FC Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within... |
| April |  Issam Jemâa |
RC Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... |
Player of the Year
The nominees for Ligue 2Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
Player of the Year. The winner will be determine at the annual UNFP
National Union of Professional Football Players
The National Union of Professional Footballers is an association founded on 16 November, 1961 by two football players and a jurist . It is currently the main trade union for the French professional football players...
Awards on May 24. The winner will be displayed in bold.
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| Paul Alo'o Paul Alo'o Paul Alo'o Efoulou is a professional footballer currently playing for Ligue 1 side Nancy. He plays as a striker.- International career :... |
 Angers SCOAngers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
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| Alberto Costa Alberto Costa (footballer) Alberto Facundo "Tino" Costa is an Argentine football player currently playing for La Liga club Valencia CF... |
Montpellier HSC Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... |
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| Victor Montaño Victor Hugo Montaño Víctor Hugo Montaño Caicedo is a Colombian footballer, who currently plays for Stade Rennais F.C..-Early career:Although born in Cali, Montaño started his professional career at Bogota side Millonarios as a teenager... |
Montpellier HSC Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... |
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| Grégory Thil Grégory Thil Grégory Thil is a French football striker. He currently plays for Dijon FCO.-Career:Thil began his career at AS Beauvais. In 2005, he moved to the French side US Boulogne, then playing in Ligue 2, and was handed the number 10 shirt. He spent his career playing for Boulogne over the six years,... |
US Boulogne US Boulogne Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The... |
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Keeper of the Year
The nominees for the Ligue 2Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
Goalkeeper of the Year. The winner will be displayed in bold.
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| Johann Carrasso Johann Carrasso Johann Carrasso is a French football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Monaco in Ligue 2 on loan from Ligue 1 club Rennes. He is the younger brother of French international and Bordeaux goalkeeper Cédric Carrasso.... |
Montpellier HSC Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... |
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| Stéphane Cassard Stéphane Cassard Stéphane Cassard is a French goalkeeper currently playing for US Boulogne.-External links:*... |
RC Strasbourg RC Strasbourg Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace... |
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| Macedo Novaes Macedo Novaes Macedo Magno Novaes , commonly known as Macedo Novaes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for SC Bastia.-External links:* at L'Équipe* at Ligue de Football Professionnel* at Foot National*... |
SC Bastia SC Bastia Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2... |
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| Vedran Runje Vedran Runje Vedran Runje is a Croatian football goalkeeper who is currently a free agent after his contract with RC Lens expired in 2011.-Club career:... |
RC Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... |
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Manager of the Year
The nominees for Manager of the Year. The winner will be displayed in bold.| Player | Nationality | Club |
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| Stéphane Le Mignan | Vannes OC Vannes OC Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city... |
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| Philippe Montanier | US Boulogne US Boulogne Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The... |
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| Daniel Sanchez Daniel Sanchez (French footballer) Daniel Sanchez is a French former football striker currently managing Ligue 1 team Valenciennes.-References:* *... |
Tours FC Tours FC Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within... |
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| Jean-Guy Wallemme Jean-Guy Wallemme Jean-Guy Wallemme is a former French footballer, who is currently manager manager of Congo.He was a mainstay of the RC Lens team which won the French championship in 1998.In August 2011 he took over the Congolese national team.... |
RC Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... |
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Managers
| Club | Head coach |
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| Ajaccio |  , replaced in August by |
| Amiens | , replaced in July by |
| Angers | |
| Bastia | |
| Boulogne | |
| Brest | , replaced in December by , replaced in May by |
| Châteauroux | , replaced in January by |
| Clermont | |
| Dijon |  |
| Guingamp | |
| Lens | |
| Metz | |
| Montpellier | |
| Nîmes | , replaced in December by |
| Reims | , replaced in December by |
| Sedan | , replaced in July by |
| Strasbourg | |
| Tours | Daniel Sanchez Daniel Sanchez (French footballer) Daniel Sanchez is a French former football striker currently managing Ligue 1 team Valenciennes.-References:* *... |
| Troyes | , replaced in July by , replaced in May by |
| Vannes | |
Stadia
| Team | Stadium | Capacity | Avg. Attendance |
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| Ajaccio | Stade François Coty Stade François Coty Stade François Coty is a football stadium in the Corsican city of Ajaccio, France, and the home of AC Ajaccio. Its capacity is 10,660.The stadium was inaugurated on 1 December 1969 under the name Parc des Sports de l'ACA. A crowd of 14,421 was in attendance to see AC Ajaccio defeat SC Bastia in the... |
12,000 | 2,281 |
| Amiens | Stade de la Licorne Stade de la Licorne Stade de la Licorne is a multi-use stadium in Amiens, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Amiens SC. The stadium is able to hold 12,097 people and was built in 1999. The first match held in the stadium was the Trophée des Champions match between FC... |
12,097 | 9,368 |
| Angers | Stade Jean Bouin Jean-Bouin Stadium, Angers Jean-Bouin Stadium is a football stadium in Angers, France. It is only used for football matches and is the home ground of Angers SCO. The stadium holds 17,835 people, a capacity which was reached in 2010 with the reconstruction of the Coubertin stand.... |
17,000 | 7,398 |
| Bastia | Stade Armand Cesari Stade Armand Cesari Stade Armand-Cesari is a multi-purpose stadium in Bastia, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches of SC Bastia. The stadium is able to hold 10,460 people and opened in 1932.... |
12,000 | 2,876 |
| Boulogne | Stade de la Libération Stade de la Libération Stade de la Libération is a multi-use stadium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of US Boulogne. The stadium is able to hold 15,034 people.... |
7,300 | 5,604 |
| Brest | Stade Francis-Le Blé Stade Francis-Le Blé Stade Francis-Le Blé is a multi-use stadium in Brest, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Stade Brestois 29. The stadium is able to hold 15,097 people. The stadium is named for Francis Le Blé, former mayor of Brest who died in 1982.-External links:*... |
10,189 | 6,264 |
| Châteauroux | Stade Gaston Petit Stade Gaston Petit Stade Gaston Petit is a multi-use stadium in Châteauroux, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Berrichonne de Châteauroux. The stadium is able to hold 17,173 people.Gaston Petit is a former player of the club.... |
17,173 | 6,130 |
| Clermont | Stade Gabriel Montpied Stade Gabriel Montpied Stade Gabriel Montpied is a multi-use stadium in Clermont-Ferrand, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Clermont Foot. The stadium is able to hold 10,607 people and was built in 1995.-References:... |
10,363 | 5,289 |
| Dijon | Stade Gaston Gérard Stade Gaston Gérard Stade Gaston Gérard is a multi-use stadium in Dijon, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Dijon FCO. The stadium is able to hold 15,995 people.-External links:*... |
7,900 | 3,764 |
| Guingamp | Stade du Roudourou Stade du Roudourou Stade du Roudourou is a stadium in Guingamp, France that is the home ground of French League 2 side En Avant Guingamp. The stadium is able to hold 18,040 people.... |
18,126 | 9,437 |
| Lens | Stade Félix-Bollaert | 41,233 | 29,842 |
| Metz | Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien is a multi-purpose stadium in Metz, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches, by FC Metz. The stadium is able to hold 26,700 people and was built in 1923.... |
26,700 | 9,628 |
| Montpellier | Stade de la Mosson Stade de la Mosson Stade de la Mosson is a football stadium in Montpellier, France. It is the home of Montpellier HSC and has a capacity of 32,900. Formerly a 16,000-seater stadium, it was entirely rebuilt in 1998 to host 6 games of the 1998 FIFA World Cup. It was also used as a venue for group stage matches in the... |
32,900 | 8,397 |
| Nîmes | Stade des Costières Stade des Costières Stade des Costières is a football stadium in Nîmes, France. It is currently used by Nîmes Olympique. The stadium is able to hold 18,482 people and was opened in 1989.... |
18,482 | 9,193 |
| Sedan | Stade Louis Dugauguez Stade Louis Dugauguez Stade Louis Dugauguez is a multi-use stadium in Sedan, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of CS Sedan Ardennes. The stadium holds 23,189 people and was built in 2000. It replaced Stade Emile Albeau.-References:... |
23,189 | 8,736 |
| Stade Reims | Stade Auguste Delaune Stade Auguste Delaune Stade Auguste Delaune, also known as the Stade Municipal Velodrome, is a multi-purpose stadium in Reims, France. It was used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 10,000 people and was built in 1931. During the 1938 World Cup, it hosted one game. It was replaced as the home of... |
25,000 | 11,579 |
| Strasbourg | Stade de la Meinau Stade de la Meinau The Stade de la Meinau, commonly known as "La Meinau" is a football stadium in Strasbourg, France. It is the home ground of RC Strasbourg and has also hosted international matches, including one game of World cup 1938, two games of Euro 1984 and the final of the Cup Winners' Cup in 1988. La Meinau... |
29,230 | 14,193 |
| Tours | Stade de la Vallée du Cher Stade de la Vallée du Cher Stade de la Vallée du Cher is a multi-use stadium in Tours, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Tours FC. The stadium is able to hold 13,500 people and was built in 1978.-External links:*... |
13,500 | 6,898 |
| Troyes | Stade de l'Aube Stade de l'Aube Stade de l'Aube is a multi-use stadium in Troyes, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches, by Troyes AC. The stadium is able to hold 21,684 people and was built in 1956.... |
21,877 | 9,810 |
| Vannes | Stade de la Rabine Stade de la Rabine Stade de la Rabine is a football stadium in Vannes, France. It is currently used by Vannes OC. The stadium is able to hold 9,500 spectators.... |
8,000 | 3,571 |
Teams by region
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| 1 | |align=center|3 | Brest, Guingamp and Vannes Vannes OC Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city... |
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 Champagne-Ardenne |
3 | Reims Stade Reims Stade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season... and Sedan CS Sedan Ardennes Club Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located... , Troyes Troyes AC Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube... |
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2 | Châteauroux LB Châteauroux La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in... and Tours Tours FC Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within... |
| |align=center|2 | Ajaccio AC Ajaccio Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain... and Bastia SC Bastia Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2... |
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 Languedoc-Roussillon |
2 | Montpellier Montpellier HSC Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city... and Nîmes Nîmes Olympique Nîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997... |
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| |align=center|2 | Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... and Boulogne US Boulogne Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The... |
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1 | Strasbourg RC Strasbourg Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace... |
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 Auvergne (région) |
1 | Clermont Clermont Foot Clermont Foot Auvergne 63 is a French association football club based in Clermont-Ferrand. The first incarnation of the club was formed in 1911 and the current club was created in 1990 as a result of a merger... |
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| |align=center|1 | Dijon Dijon FCO Dijon Football Côte d'Or is a French association football club based in Dijon. The club was founded in 1998 as a result of a merger between two local clubs in the city and currently competes in Ligue 1 after gaining promotion for the first time ever in the 2010-11 season.The club president is... |
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 Lorraine (région) |
1 | Metz FC Metz Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its... |
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 Pays de la Loire |
1 | Angers Angers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
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| |align=center|1 | Amiens Amiens SC Amiens Sporting Club is a French association football club based in Amiens. The club was formed in 1901 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. The club plays its home matches at the Stade de la Licorne located within the city... |
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