Where is the Football Club of Nantes located?
Football Club de Nantes (Breton: Naoned; Gallo: Naunnt), commonly referred to as FC Nantes or simply Nantes (IPA: [nɑ̃t] (listen)), is a French association football club based in Nantes, Pays de la Loire. The club was founded on 21 April 1943, during World War II, as a result of local clubs based in the city coming together to form one large club.
What’s the name of the stadium that Nantes play at?
Stade de la Beaujoire, also known as the Stade de Nantes. FC Nantes played at Stade Marcel Saupin from 1937 to 1984. Nantes’ moved to their current home ground Stade de la Beaujoire-Louis Fontenau in 1984, the stadium has a capacity of 38,128.
When did FC Nantes Atlantique change their name?
From 1992 to 2007, the club was referred to as FC Nantes Atlantique before reverting to its current name at the start of the 2007–08 season. Nantes play in Ligue 1, the first division of Football in France .
Who are some famous players from Nantes football club?
The club is famous for its jeu à la nantaise (“Nantes-style play”), its collective spirit, mainly advocated under coaches José Arribas, Jean-Claude Suaudeau and Raynald Denoueix and for its youth system, which has produced players such as Marcel Desailly, Didier Deschamps, Mickaël Landreau, Claude Makélélé, Christian Karembeu and Jérémy Toulalan.
When did Nantes finish last in Ligue 1?
In 2007 Nantes finished last in Ligue 1 and were relegated to Ligue 2 after spending 44 consecutive seasons in Ligue 1. In 2008, Nantes were promoted back to Ligue 1 at the first attempt but the following season they were relegated back to Ligue 2 after finishing 19th on the table.
When did FC Nantes go back to the First Division?
In July 1991, the club re-instated Jean-Claude Suaudeau, and in July 1992, after spending a fortnight in the second division due to an administrative decision by the DNCG (French Football’s financial regulator), FC Nantes was renamed FC Nantes Atlantique, and was able to take its place in the first division back.
