2009–10 Ligue 2
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The Ligue 2 2009–10 season was the sixty-ninth edition since its establishment. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and the league began on 7 August and ended on 14 May 2010.
German
sportswear
company Puma
became the official provider of match balls for the season after agreeing to a long term partnership
with the Ligue de Football Professionnel
.
Teams promoted to Ligue 1 2009–10
Teams promoted from Championnat National 2008–09
Teams relegated to Championnat National 2009–10
before becoming eligible to participate.
On 23 June, the DNCG ruled that AC Arles-Avignon would not be allowed to play in Ligue 2 following their promotion from the Championnat National
, due to irregularities in the club's financial accounts and management. On 3 July, following an appeal, the DNCG reversed its decision reinstating Arles' Ligue 2 status.
Last updated: 3 June 2010
Source: Ligue 2
Last updated: 3 June 2010
Source: Ligue 2
. The winner was determined at the annual UNFP Awards, which was held on 9 May. The winners are displayed in bold.
German
Germany
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sportswear
Sportswear
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company Puma
PUMA AG
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became the official provider of match balls for the season after agreeing to a long term partnership
Partnership
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with the Ligue de Football Professionnel
Ligue de Football Professionnel
The Ligue de Football Professionnel , commonly known as the LFP, is a French governing body that runs the major professional football leagues in France. It was founded in 1944 and serves under the authority of the French Football Federation...
.
Promotion and relegation
Teams relegated from Ligue 1 2008–09- 18th Place: 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...
- 19th Place: Nantes
- 20th Place: Le HavreLe 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...
Teams promoted to Ligue 1 2009–10
- Champions: 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...
- Runners-up: MontpellierMontpellier 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...
- 3rd Place: 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...
Teams promoted from Championnat National 2008–09
- Champions: IstresFC IstresFootball Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...
- Runners-up: 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...
- 3rd Place: Arles-Avignon
Teams relegated to Championnat National 2009–10
- 18th Place: AmiensAmiens SCAmiens 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...
- 19th Place: ReimsStade ReimsStade 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...
- 20th Place: TroyesTroyes ACEspérance 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...
DNCG Ruling on Arles-Avignon
All clubs that secured status for Ligue 2 play this season had to be approve by the DNCGDirection Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion
The Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion is the organization responsible for monitoring and overseeing the accounts of professional association football clubs in France. It was founded in 1984 and is an administrative directorate of the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
before becoming eligible to participate.
On 23 June, the DNCG ruled that AC Arles-Avignon would not be allowed to play in Ligue 2 following their promotion from the Championnat National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
, due to irregularities in the club's financial accounts and management. On 3 July, following an appeal, the DNCG reversed its decision reinstating Arles' Ligue 2 status.
League table
Results
Top goalscorers
| Position | Player | Nationality | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud is a French footballer. He currently plays as a striker for the Ligue 1 side Montpellier.-Career:Giroud is one of Tours FC's 2009/2010 season discoveries, and was the team's top-scorer.... |
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... |
21 | |
| 2 | Anthony Modeste Anthony Modeste (born 1988) Anthony Modeste is a French professional footballer who currently plays for French club Bordeaux in Ligue 1.On 13 August 2010, Modeste joined Bordeaux for an undisclosed fee thought to be €3.5 million and signed a four-year contract with the club.-External links:* at L'Equipe.fr... |
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... |
20 | |
| 3 | Sebastián Ribas Sebastián Ribas Sebastián César Helios Ribas Barbato is an Uruguayan football midfielder. He currently plays for Genoa in Serie A.-Internazionale:... |
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... |
16 | |
| 3 | Nolan Roux Nolan Roux Nolan Roux is a French footballer who currently plays for French club Stade Brest in Ligue 1. He primarily plays in the striker role and is the son of former professional football player Bruno Roux, who is currently the manager of amateur club AFC Compiègne... |
Brest Stade Brestois 29 Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950... |
15 | |
| 5 | 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.... |
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... |
14 | |
| 6 | Lynel Kitambala Lynel Kitambala Lynel Darcy Kitambala is a French footballer of Congolese descent currently under contract for French side Saint-Étienne.-External links:*** in French... |
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... |
13 | |
| - | Nicolas Fauvergue Nicolas Fauvergue Nicolas Fauvergue is a French footballer who plays as a forward for CS Sedan Ardennes.-Career:On 5 August 2009, RC Strasbourg have signed the forward on loan from OSC Lille. On 23 June 2010, CS Sedan Ardennes have signed the forward on loan for a year from OSC Lille, with a call option.-External... |
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... |
13 | |
| - | Titi Buengo | 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... |
13 | |
| - | Mamadou Diallo Mamadou Diallo (Malian footballer) Mamadou Diallo is a Malian football striker, who plays for CS Sedan Ardennes.- Career :Diallo started his playing career with Malian club Centre Salif Keita. He joined Algerian club USM Alger in 2003. In his first season with the club, he played 10 times and scored 2 goals... |
Le Havre Le Havre AC Le 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... |
13 | |
| - | Alexis Allart Alexis Allart Alexis Allart is a French football forward who currently plays for French team US Boulogne.-References:*... |
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... |
13 | |
| 11 | Xavier Pentecôte Xavier Pentecôte Xavier Pentecôte is a French professional footballer who plays for OGC Nice, as a striker.-Career:Born in Saint-Dié, Pentecôte joined Toulouse in 2001 and turned professional in 2004... |
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... |
12 | |
| 12 | 2 player | 11 | ||
| 14 | 7 players | 10 | ||
| 21 | 5 players | 9 | ||
| 26 | 3 players | 8 | ||
| 29 | 5 players | 7 | ||
| 34 | 11 players | 6 | ||
| 45 | 16 players | 5 | ||
| 61 | 18 players | 4 | ||
| 79 | 33 players | 3 | ||
| 112 | 44 players | 2 | ||
| 156 | 100 players | 1 | ||
| Total: | 886 | |||
| Average after 380 games: | 2.33 | |||
Last updated: 3 June 2010
Source: Ligue 2
Assists Table
| Position | Player | Nationality | Club | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Nivet Benjamin Nivet Benjamin Nivet is a French professional football player. He is an attacking midfielder and was at Ligue 1 club Troyes AC from 2002 to 2007. He signed a three year contact with Caen on 8 June 2007 a club newly promoted to ligue 1Starting his career as a youth with AJ Auxerre, Nivet made his... |
Caen SM Caen Stade 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... |
11 | |
| 2 | Benjamin Psaume Benjamin Psaume Benjamin Psaume is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in Ligue 1 for Arles-Avignon.-External links:* *... |
Arles-Avignon | 10 | |
| - | Bruno Grougi Bruno Grougi Bruno Grougi is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 1 for Stade Brestois 29.-External links:*... |
Brest Stade Brestois 29 Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950... |
10 | |
| 4 | Fatih Atik Fatih Atık Fatih Atik is a French-Turkish professional footballer. He currently plays for the French Ligue 2 side Guingamp. He plays as a midfielder. He is a Turkish and a French citizen.-External links:*... |
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... |
9 | |
| - | Jérôme Lebouc Jérôme Lebouc Jérôme Lebouc is a French football midfielder. He currently plays for Ligue 2 side Vannes.-External links:*... |
Laval Stade Lavallois Stade 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... |
9 | |
| 6 | 4 players | 8 | ||
| 10 | 5 players | 7 | ||
| 15 | 5 players | 6 | ||
| 20 | 11 players | 5 | ||
| 31 | 14 players | 4 | ||
| 45 | 25 players | 3 | ||
| 70 | 67 players | 2 | ||
| 137 | 98 players | 1 | ||
| Total: | 564 | |||
| Average after 380 games: | 1.48 | |||
Last updated: 3 June 2010
Source: Ligue 2
Scoring
- First goal of the season: Magaye GueyeMagaye GueyeMagaye Serigne Falilou Dit Nelson Gueye is a French professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for English club Everton. He is a French youth international and is currently playing on the under-21 team...
for 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...
against 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...
, 1 minute and 20 seconds. (7 August 2009). - Fastest goal in a match: 8 seconds – Rémi MarévalRémi MarévalRémi Maréval is a French football defender currently playing for Zulte Waregem in Belgium.- Career :...
for Nantes against NîmesNîmes 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...
. (26 September 2009). - Goal scored at the latest point in a match: 90+2 minutes and 36 seconds – Nolan RouxNolan RouxNolan Roux is a French footballer who currently plays for French club Stade Brest in Ligue 1. He primarily plays in the striker role and is the son of former professional football player Bruno Roux, who is currently the manager of amateur club AFC Compiègne...
for BrestStade Brestois 29Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950...
against 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...
(7 August 2009) - First own goal of the season: Thomas MiennielThomas MiennielThomas Mienniel is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays for Amiens Sporting Club.-External links:*...
(AngersAngers SCOAngers 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...
) for 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...
, 38 minutes and 27 seconds (18 August 2009) - First penalty kick of the season: 5 minutes and 27 seconds – Jérôme LeboucJérôme LeboucJérôme Lebouc is a French football midfielder. He currently plays for Ligue 2 side Vannes.-External links:*...
(scored) for 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...
against BrestStade Brestois 29Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950...
(7 August 2009). - First hat-trick of the season: Christophe GafforyChristophe GafforyChristophe Gaffory is a French professional football player. He currently plays for Vannes OC.- International Career:He represented Corsica in a game against Congo.-International Goals:-External links:...
for BastiaSC BastiaSporting 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...
against NîmesNîmes 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...
(18 August 2009); , , . - Most goals scored in a game by one player: 4 goals by Olivier GiroudOlivier GiroudOlivier Giroud is a French footballer. He currently plays as a striker for the Ligue 1 side Montpellier.-Career:Giroud is one of Tours FC's 2009/2010 season discoveries, and was the team's top-scorer....
for ToursTours 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...
against Arles-Avignon (18 September 2009); , , , . - Widest winning margin: 5 goals
- BastiaSC BastiaSporting 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...
6–1 NîmesNîmes 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...
(18 August 2009). - Nantes 5–0 IstresFC IstresFootball Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...
(21 August 2009).
- Bastia
- Most goals in a match: 9 goals
- DijonDijon FCODijon 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...
5–4 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...
(30 October 2009).
- Dijon
- Most goals in one half: 5 goals
- DijonDijon FCODijon 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...
v 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...
(30 October 2009); 1–3 at half time, 5–4 final.
- Dijon
Discipline
- First yellow card of the season: Yvan BourgisYvan BourgisYvan Bourgis is a French football defender. He played for Stade Brest 29 over the eight seasons.-External links:...
for BrestStade Brestois 29Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950...
against 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...
, 5 minutes and 37 seconds (7 August 2009) - First red card of the season: Vincent BessatVincent BessatVincent Bessat is a French footballer, who currently plays for FC Nantes.-Career:Bessat began his career with FC Toulouse and was in summer 2004 promoted in the reserve team. After 32 games and 4 goals for the reserve of FC Toulouse left Midi-Pyrénées to sign for CS Louhans-Cuiseaux...
for 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...
against VannesVannes OCVannes 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...
, 57 minutes and 43 seconds (7 August 2009) - Card given at latest point in a game: Wahbi KhazriWahbi KhazriWahbi Khazri is a French footballer of Tunisian descent. He currently plays for the Championnat National club SC Bastia.-SC Bastia:...
(yellow) at 90+4 minutes and 9 seconds for BastiaSC BastiaSporting 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...
against 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...
(14 August 2009) - Total cards in a single match: 9
- Nantes 5–0 IstresFC IstresFootball Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...
– 6 for Nantes (Ibrahim TallIbrahim TallIbrahim Tall is a Senegalese international footballer. He currently plays for Football League club AEL 1964.He is a versatile defender capable of playing either right back or centre half.-Early career:...
, William VainqueurWilliam VainqueurWilliam Vainqueur is a French footballer who plays for Belgian Pro League club Standard Liège as a midfielder.-Career:...
(yellow), Tenema N'DiayeTenema N'DiayeTenema 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...
, William VainqueurWilliam VainqueurWilliam Vainqueur is a French footballer who plays for Belgian Pro League club Standard Liège as a midfielder.-Career:...
(red), Ivan KlasnićIvan KlasnicIvan Klasnić is a Croatian footballer who plays for Bolton Wanderers of the Premier League. He is a Croatian international. In 2007, Klasnić underwent a kidney transplant, and became the first player to participate in a major tournament after a transplant.-St. Pauli:Klasnić started his...
, & Stefan BabovićStefan BabovicStefan Babović is a Serbian footballer. He currently plays for FK Partizan in the Serbian SuperLiga....
) and 3 for Istres (Mamadou DoumbiaMamadou DoumbiaMamadou Doumbia is a football player from Côte d'Ivoire. Currently plays defender for Le Mans Football Club and Côte d'Ivoire.- Career :...
, Faouzi El Brazi, & Adel ChedliAdel ChedliAdel Ben-Bechir Chedli is a Tunisian football player currently playing for FC Istres.-Football career:He was born and raised in France although joined the Manchester United academy in 1995. After 1 year at the club he earned his only first team experience in a closed doors friendly against...
) (21 August 2009)
- Nantes 5–0 Istres
- Most yellow cards in a single match: 9
- 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...
0–1 Guingamp – 5 for Ajaccio (Kévin Diaz, Thierry DebèsThierry DebèsThierry Debès is a French football goalkeeper. He currently plays for AC Ajaccio.He is the team's captain and his club just got pormotion to Ligue 1, he may go to bench next season because of the transfer of Guillermo Ochoa...
, Jean-Philippe SaboJean-Philippe SaboJean-Philippe Sabo is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Marseille.-Career:Born in Gouvieux, Sabo began his career with Marseille, making his debut during the 2007–08 season. Sabo spent the 2008–09 season on loan at Montpellier and spent the...
, Thomas DerudaThomas DerudaThomas Deruda is a French midfielder currently playing for AC Ajaccio.-References:...
, & Jonathan MartinsJonathan Martins PereiraJonathan Martins Pereira is a French football defender who currently plays for FC Nantes.-Career:Pereira began his career with AST Foot Tarnos. In 1998, he moved to Aviron Bayonnais FC. He was later scouted by RC Lens and played in the training center of club's the youth teams. After two years...
) and 4 for Guingamp (Alharbi El-JadeyaouiAlharbi El-JadeyaouiAlharbi El-Jadeyaoui is a French footballer who plays as a midfielder for Guingamp.- Career :On 13 July 2009, it was announced by Sky Sports that el-Jadeyaoui had joined English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers for a one-week trial...
, Felipe SaadFelipe SaadFelipe Patavino Saad, known as Felipe Saad or simply Felipe is a Brazilian professional football player. He currently plays in the Ligue 1 for Evian Thonon Gaillard FC. He also holds Italian citizenship....
, Sébastien GraxSébastien GraxSébastien Grax is a French footballer who currently plays for Troyes AC. He started life at Monaco in 2001 where he played 4 games in 3 years. He was then loaned out to ES Troyes AC in 2004 where he scored 16 goals in 35 games...
, & Christian BassilaChristian BassilaChristian Bassila is a former France under-21 international footballer.He prefers to play in the defensive midfield position and started his career with the present French Ligue 1 Champions Lyon in the 1996–97 season. Bassila joined West Ham in August 2000 on a season-long loan deal, moving from...
) (7 August 2009)
- Ajaccio
- Most red cards in a single match: 3 – BastiaSC BastiaSporting 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...
6–1 NîmesNîmes 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...
– 1 for Bastia (Mehdi MéniriMehdi MéniriMehdi Méniri is an Algerian football defender. He currently plays for CSO Amnéville in the Championnat de France amateur.-Career:...
) and 2 for Nîmes (Moussa SidibéMoussa SidibéMoussa Sidibé is a French football striker currently playing for Ligue 2 side Nîmes Olympique.Sidibé previously played for Creteil and Vannes in Ligue 2.-References:...
& Miodrag StošićMiodrag StošicMiodrag Stošić is a Serbian football player currently playing in France for Nîmes Olympique as a defender. He is 1'83 and weighs 80 kg.- Career :...
) (18 August 2009)
Awards
The nominees for the Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, and Manager of the Year in 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...
. The winner was determined at the annual UNFP Awards, which was held on 9 May. The winners are displayed in bold.
Player of the Year
| Player | Nationality | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Nivet Benjamin Nivet Benjamin Nivet is a French professional football player. He is an attacking midfielder and was at Ligue 1 club Troyes AC from 2002 to 2007. He signed a three year contact with Caen on 8 June 2007 a club newly promoted to ligue 1Starting his career as a youth with AJ Auxerre, Nivet made his... |
 FranceFrance The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Caen SM Caen Stade 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... |
| Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud is a French footballer. He currently plays as a striker for the Ligue 1 side Montpellier.-Career:Giroud is one of Tours FC's 2009/2010 season discoveries, and was the team's top-scorer.... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
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... |
| Nolan Roux Nolan Roux Nolan Roux is a French footballer who currently plays for French club Stade Brest in Ligue 1. He primarily plays in the striker role and is the son of former professional football player Bruno Roux, who is currently the manager of amateur club AFC Compiègne... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Stade Brest Stade Brestois 29 Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950... |
| Anthony Modeste Anthony Modeste (born 1988) Anthony Modeste is a French professional footballer who currently plays for French club Bordeaux in Ligue 1.On 13 August 2010, Modeste joined Bordeaux for an undisclosed fee thought to be €3.5 million and signed a four-year contract with the club.-External links:* at L'Equipe.fr... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
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... |
Goalkeeper of the Year
| Player | Nationality | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Benoît Costil Benoît Costil Benoît Costil is a French football goalkeeper who plays for Rennes.-Career:Costil started his career at SM Caen in Ligue 1 but only made a 10 performances for the club before being sent on loan in the 2008/2009 season to Vannes Olympique Club in Ligue 2... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
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... |
| Steeve Elana Steeve Elana Steeve Elana is a French football goalkeeper currently playing for Stade Brest 29 in the French Ligue 1.- External links :*... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Stade Brest Stade Brestois 29 Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950... |
| Cyrille Merville Cyrille Merville Cyrille Merville is a French football goalkeeper who currently plays for Nîmes Olympique.- Career :He signed for then Ligue 1 side AC Arles-Avignon in the summer of 2009 from Troyes AC.-External links: * at L'Equipe... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Arles-Avignon |
| Aléxis Thébaux Aléxis Thébaux Alexis Thebaux is a French football goalkeeper, currently playing for SM Caen. He started his career at Nantes in 2001 at the age of 16.-External links:*... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Caen SM Caen Stade 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... |
Manager of the Year
| Manager | Nationality | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Franck Dumas Franck Dumas Franck Dumas is a former French professional football player. He is currently the manager of SM Caen.Dumas started his career at Caen and played there for five seasons before moving to AS Monaco... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Caen SM Caen Stade 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... |
| Alex Dupont Alex Dupont Alex Dupont is a French former footballer and football manager. He is currently managing Brest.-Career:Dupont played as a midfielder for Dunkerque and Hazebrouck.-Coaching career:... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Stade Brest Stade Brestois 29 Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950... |
| Michel Estevan Michel Estevan Michel Estevan is a French association football manager and former player. He is currently managing US Boulogne.He recently managed AC Arles-Avignon. He led the club from the Championnat de France amateur 2, the fifth division of French football, to the first division Ligue 1 before being relieved... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Arles-Avignon |
| Philippe Hinschberger Philippe Hinschberger Philippe Hinschberger is a retired French football player who played with FC Metz.After retiring as a player Hinsberger has managed CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, Chamois Niortais and Le Havre; he has been manager of Laval since 2007.-References:... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Laval Stade Lavallois Stade 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... |
Team of the Year
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Steeve Elana Steeve Elana Steeve Elana is a French football goalkeeper currently playing for Stade Brest 29 in the French Ligue 1.- External links :*... |
Caen SM Caen Stade 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... |
| Defender |  Omar DafOmar Daf Omar Daf is a Senegalese football player. He plays for Stade Brestois in France and the Senegal national football team and was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He also holds a French passport.-External links:... |
Brest Stade Brestois 29 Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950... |
| Defender | Grégory Leca Grégory Leca Grégory Leca is a French football Midfielder. He currently plays for SM Caen.-External links:** at L'Equipe.fr... |
Caen SM Caen Stade 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... |
| Defender | Paul Baysse Paul Baysse Paul Baysse is a French professional football player who plays for Ligue 1 club Stade Brestois, as a defender.-Career:Born in Talence, Baysse played youth football with Bordeaux, making his senior debut in 2007 while on loan at Sedan. On 30 August 2010, Baysse signed with newly promoted Ligue 1... |
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... |
| Defender | Grégory Tafforeau Grégory Tafforeau Grégory Tafforeau is a French Norman footballer who plays for SM Caen as a defender.- Career :... |
Caen SM Caen Stade 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... |
| Midfielder | Bruno Grougi Bruno Grougi Bruno Grougi is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 1 for Stade Brestois 29.-External links:*... |
Brest Stade Brestois 29 Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950... |
| Midfielder | Benjamin Nivet Benjamin Nivet Benjamin Nivet is a French professional football player. He is an attacking midfielder and was at Ligue 1 club Troyes AC from 2002 to 2007. He signed a three year contact with Caen on 8 June 2007 a club newly promoted to ligue 1Starting his career as a youth with AJ Auxerre, Nivet made his... |
Caen SM Caen Stade 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... |
| Midfielder | Romain Hamouma Romain Hamouma Romain Hamouma is a French football player who currently plays for Ligue 1 club SM Caen. He plays as an attacking midfielder.-Personal:... |
Laval Stade Lavallois Stade 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... |
| Forward | Nolan Roux Nolan Roux Nolan Roux is a French footballer who currently plays for French club Stade Brest in Ligue 1. He primarily plays in the striker role and is the son of former professional football player Bruno Roux, who is currently the manager of amateur club AFC Compiègne... |
Brest Stade Brestois 29 Stade Brestois 29 is a French football club based in Brest. The club was founded in 1903 under the name Armoricaine de Brest and adopted its current name in 1950... |
| Forward | Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud is a French footballer. He currently plays as a striker for the Ligue 1 side Montpellier.-Career:Giroud is one of Tours FC's 2009/2010 season discoveries, and was the team's top-scorer.... |
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... |
| Forward | Anthony Modeste Anthony Modeste (born 1988) Anthony Modeste is a French professional footballer who currently plays for French club Bordeaux in Ligue 1.On 13 August 2010, Modeste joined Bordeaux for an undisclosed fee thought to be €3.5 million and signed a four-year contract with the club.-External links:* at L'Equipe.fr... |
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... |
Team information
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Stadia
Last updated: 15 May 2010| 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 | 2,123 |
| 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.... |
16,300 | 6,591 |
| Arles | Parc des Sports Parc des Sports (Avignon) Parc des Sports is a multi-purpose stadium in Avignon, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Ligue 2 club, AC Arles-Avignon. The capacity of the stadium is 17,518 spectators.-External links:*... |
7,500 | 4,141 |
| 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 | 2,836 |
| 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:*... |
10,228 | 7,702 |
| Caen | Stade Michel d'Ornano Stade Michel d'Ornano Stade Michel d'Ornano is a multi-use stadium in Caen, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Stade Malherbe Caen. It is named after the French politician Michel d'Ornano, former president of the Basse-Normandie region.The stadium was built in 1993 to... |
21,500 | 13,199 |
| 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.... |
17,000 | 6,407 |
| 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 | 4,429 |
| 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 | 5,420 |
| 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 | 10,780 |
| Istres | Stade Parsemain Stade Parsemain Stade Parsemain is a multi-use stadium in Istres, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Istres. The stadium is able to hold 17,000 people and was built in 2005.... |
17,468 | 2,235 |
| Laval | Stade Francis Le Basser Stade Francis Le Basser Stade Francis Le Basser is a multi-use stadium in Laval, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Stade Lavallois. The stadium is able to hold 18,739 people.-References:... |
18,703 | 6,679 |
| Le Havre | Stade Jules Deschaseaux Stade Jules Deschaseaux Stade Jules Deschaseaux, is a multi-purpose stadium in Le Havre, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 16,400 people and was built in 1932. During the 1938 World Cup, it hosted one game. In 2012 it will be replaced by the currently under... |
16,400 | 8,244 |
| Metz | Stade Saint-Symphorien | 26,700 | 11,232 |
| Nantes | Stade de la Beaujoire Stade de la Beaujoire The Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, or "Stade de la Beaujoire", is a stadium in Nantes, France. It is the home of the FC Nantes football club.... |
38,285 | 15,814 |
| 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 | 8,265 |
| 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 | 8,984 |
| 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 | 11,328 |
| 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 | 5,639 |
| 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 | 4,291 |