2010–11 Division 1 Féminine
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The 2010–11 Division 1 Féminine season was the 36th since its establishment. Lyon
were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced in August 2010 and the season began on 5 September 2010 and ended early on 31 May 2011 in order to increase the fitness of national team players ahead of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. There were two promoted teams from the Division 2 Féminine, replacing the two teams that were relegated from Division 1 Féminine following the 2009–10 season. A total of 12 teams competed in the league with two clubs suffering relegation to the second division, the Division 2 Féminine.
On 27 March 2011, Lyon successfully defended its title after defeating title rivals Montpellier
1–0 at the Stade Jules Rimet in Sussargues
. The title is the club's fifth consecutive in the Division 1 Féminine and its ninth overall dating back to its FC Lyon years. The win also places Lyon in the 2011–12 edition
of the UEFA Women's Champions League. Lyon eventually finished the season unbeaten. The runner-up place, which qualified for the Champions League too, was decided on the final match day in a direct encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Montpellier. Paris ranked third before the match and had to win in order to overtake Montpellier, which they achieved with a 1–0 win courtesy of a goal in the 88th minute.[2] Paris will be making its debut in the UEFA Women's Champions League next season.
and Le Mans won their respective group to achieve promotion to the Division 1 Féminine. Rodez earned promotion following a 1–1 draw with AS Muret
, who were in second place. Le Mans earned promotion after defeating ES Blanquefort
2–1.
Montigny-le-Bretonneux
were the first club to suffer relegation to the second division faltering with two games remaining in league play. On the final day of the league season, Soyaux
became the second and final club to fall following its 2–0 loss to Montpellier
.
Teams promoted to Division 1 Féminine
Teams relegated to Division 2 Féminine
1 Subject to change during the season.
awarded a trophy to the best player of the Division 1 Féminine. The award was based on a points-system with each manager of each club in the league voting for two players not on their team following each match day. Depending on their selection, the two players voted by each manager are given points of either three or one. During the season, the points were added up every week and, following the season, the player with the most points was awarded the honour. The previous winner of the award was Lyon
midfielder
Eugénie Le Sommer
, who won the award while playing for Stade Briochin
. On 5 May 2011, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder
Élise Bussaglia
was given the Division 1 Féminine Best Player award for her performances during the season. In the season, which is still ongoing, Bussaglia appeared in 20 matches, scored ten goals, and issued four assists.
Last updated: 9 May 2011
Source: Best Player Standings
and youth internationals. On 30 June, midfielder
Eugénie Le Sommer
confirmed that she would be departing her club, Stade Briochin
, to join the defending champions Lyon
. The following day, centre back
Sabrina Viguier
did the same joining Lyon on a fédéral contract. On 9 July, fellow international defender Ophélie Meilleroux
joined Montpellier
from Nord Allier Yzeure
.
During the same offseason, Paris Saint-Germain recruited three youth internationals to the club signing Léa Rubio
and Charlotte Lozè
from Montpellier and under-19 star Léa Le Garrec
from relegated club Montigny-le-Bretonneux
. Montpellier later nullified the departures of Rubio and Lozè by signing under-20 team captain Kelly Gadéa
and under-20 team member Charlotte Bilbault
.
On 5 July, Saint-Étienne
confirmed that the club had signed Swiss international
Muriel Bouakaz
to a contract. Bouakaz had previously played with Zürich in the Nationalliga A
. On 9 July, Montpellier announced the addition of Japanese international
Rumi Utsugi to the team. Utsugi joins the club from NTV Beleza
.
Olympique Lyonnais (ladies)
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as...
were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced in August 2010 and the season began on 5 September 2010 and ended early on 31 May 2011 in order to increase the fitness of national team players ahead of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. There were two promoted teams from the Division 2 Féminine, replacing the two teams that were relegated from Division 1 Féminine following the 2009–10 season. A total of 12 teams competed in the league with two clubs suffering relegation to the second division, the Division 2 Féminine.
On 27 March 2011, Lyon successfully defended its title after defeating title rivals Montpellier
Montpellier HSC (Ladies)
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season...
1–0 at the Stade Jules Rimet in Sussargues
Sussargues
Sussargues is a commune in the Hérault department in Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France.-See also:*Communes of the Hérault department...
. The title is the club's fifth consecutive in the Division 1 Féminine and its ninth overall dating back to its FC Lyon years. The win also places Lyon in the 2011–12 edition
2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League
The 2011−12 UEFA Women's Champions League is the eleventh edition of the European women's championship for football clubs. The final will be held in Munich, Germany on 17 May 2012....
of the UEFA Women's Champions League. Lyon eventually finished the season unbeaten. The runner-up place, which qualified for the Champions League too, was decided on the final match day in a direct encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Montpellier. Paris ranked third before the match and had to win in order to overtake Montpellier, which they achieved with a 1–0 win courtesy of a goal in the 88th minute.[2] Paris will be making its debut in the UEFA Women's Champions League next season.
Changes in 2009–10
On 2 May 2010, both the women's section of football clubs RodezRodez AF
Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul...
and Le Mans won their respective group to achieve promotion to the Division 1 Féminine. Rodez earned promotion following a 1–1 draw with AS Muret
Muret
Muret is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.It is an outer suburb of the city of Toulouse, even though it does not belong to Greater Toulouse, which it has declined to join...
, who were in second place. Le Mans earned promotion after defeating ES Blanquefort
Blanquefort, Gironde
Blanquefort or Blancafòrt is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. Blanquefort is an outlying commune of the Bordeaux metropolitan area....
2–1.
Montigny-le-Bretonneux
AS Montigny-le-Bretonneux
AS Montigny-le-Bretonneux are a French football club founded in 1974. They currently play in D1 Féminine and are based in Montigny-le-Bretonneux.-History:...
were the first club to suffer relegation to the second division faltering with two games remaining in league play. On the final day of the league season, Soyaux
ASJ Soyaux
ASJ Soyaux are a French football club founded in 1968 and are based in Soyaux. Until 2010 club has always been playing in the top division, when they got relegated to the D2 Féminine.-History:...
became the second and final club to fall following its 2–0 loss to Montpellier
Montpellier HSC (Ladies)
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season...
.
Teams promoted to Division 1 Féminine
- Le Mans
- RodezRodez AFRodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul...
Teams relegated to Division 2 Féminine
- SoyauxASJ SoyauxASJ Soyaux are a French football club founded in 1968 and are based in Soyaux. Until 2010 club has always been playing in the top division, when they got relegated to the D2 Féminine.-History:...
- Montigny-le-BretonneuxAS Montigny-le-BretonneuxAS Montigny-le-Bretonneux are a French football club founded in 1974. They currently play in D1 Féminine and are based in Montigny-le-Bretonneux.-History:...
Stadia and locations
| Club | Location | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hénin-Beaumont Hénin-Beaumont Hénin-Beaumont is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Hénin-Beaumont used to be a coalmining and is now a light industrial town situated some east of Lens, at the junction of the N43, D919 and the D39 roads... |
Stade Octave Birembaut | 3,000 | |
| Viry-Châtillon Viry-Châtillon Viry-Châtillon is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.Inhabitants of Viry-Châtillon are known as Castelvirois.-Transport:Viry-Châtillon is served by Viry-Châtillon station on Paris RER line D.... |
Stade Georges Maquin | 2,000 | |
| La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:... |
Stade de Saint-André d'Ornay | 1,800 | |
| Le Mans Le Mans Le Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.Its inhabitants are called Manceaux... |
Stade Annexe Léon-Bollée Stade Léon-Bollée Stade Léon-Bollée is a multi-purpose stadium in Le Mans, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Le Mans UC72 until 2011, when it was replaced by MMArena. The stadium is able to hold 17,801 people and was built in 1906.... |
4,000 | |
| Lyon Lyon Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais.... |
Plaine des Jeux de Gerland | 2,500 | |
| Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone is a commune in the Hérault department in Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France.-History:... |
Stade Joseph Blanc | 1,000 | |
| Yzeure Yzeure Yzeure is a commune in the department of Allier in Auvergne in central France.-Demographics:... |
Stade de Bellevue | 2,135 | |
| Paris Paris Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region... |
Stade Georges Lefèvre Camp des Loges The Camp des Loges is the training centre and club headquarters of French football club Paris Saint-Germain. It is located in the commune of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, which is in the western suburbs of Paris. Following the foundation of Paris Saint-Germain in 1974, the Camp des Loges began operating... |
3,500 | |
| Rodez Rodez Rodez is a town and commune in southern France, in the Aveyron department, of which it is the capital. Its inhabitants are called Ruthénois.-History:Existing from at least the 5th century BC, Rodez was founded by the Celts... |
Stade de Vabre | 400 | |
| Saint-Étienne Saint-Étienne Saint-Étienne is a city in eastern central France. It is located in the Massif Central, southwest of Lyon in the Rhône-Alpes region, along the trunk road that connects Toulouse with Lyon... |
Stade Léon Nautin | 1,000 | |
| Saint-Brieuc Saint-Brieuc Saint-Brieuc is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.-History:Saint-Brieuc is named after a Welsh monk Brioc, who evangelized the region in the 6th century and established an oratory there... |
Stade Fred Aubert | 13,500 | |
| Toulouse Toulouse Toulouse is a city in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern FranceIt lies on the banks of the River Garonne, 590 km away from Paris and half-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea... |
Stade de la Ramée | 3,000 |
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager1 | Captain1 | Kit Manufacturer1 | Shirt Sponsor1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hénin-Beaumont FCF Hénin-Beaumont Football Club Féminin Hénin-Beaumont is a French football club based in Hénin-Beaumont. The club was founded on 12 May 1972 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished 7th in the 2009–10 season. In 2010, Hénin-Beaumont moved to the Stade Octave Birembaut, 3,000 capacity stadium in... |
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Gwendoline Rossi |
Adidas | |
| Juvisy FCF Juvisy Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France... |
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Sandrine Soubeyrand Sandrine Soubeyrand Sandrine Soubeyrand is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. Soubeyrand plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team. On 29 October 2009, she earned her record 143rd career international cap in a match... |
Errea Erreà Erreà is a sportswear trademark founded in 1988, in Torrile... |
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| La Roche ESOF La Roche ESOF La Roche ESOF is a French football club founded in 1978 and is based in La Roche-sur-Yon.... |
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Coraline Roul |
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| Le Mans | |
Murielle Pannier |
Kappa Kappa (company) Kappa is an Italian company specialized at the manufacture of sporting clothes and accessories, that started as a sock and underwear manufacturer in 1916 in Turin.-Logo:... |
LOUÉ |
| Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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Laura Georges Laura Georges Laura Stéphanie Georges is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She serves as the first-choice captain of her club and plays primarily as a central defender, but can also be utilized as a defensive midfielder... |
Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
BetClic |
| Montpellier Montpellier HSC (Ladies) Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season... |
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Hoda Lattaf Hoda Lattaf Hoda Lattaf is a French soccer player who plays in attack. She currently plays for Montpellier in the top French league and is one of the leading players for the France national team, and was seen as the preferred partner for Marinette Pichon until the latter decided to retire from international... |
Nike Nike, Inc. Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... |
Groupe Nicollin |
| Nord Allier Yzeure FCF Nord Allier Yzeure FCF Nord Allier Yzeure is a French football club founded in 1999 and is based in Yzeure.The club was promoted to D1 Féminine for the first time in its history following the conclusion of the 2007-2008 season.... |
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Faustine Roux |
Adidas | |
| Paris Saint-Germain | |
Sabrina Delannoy Sabrina Delannoy Sabrina Delannoy is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as an centre back and serves as the first-choice captain of the club. Delannoy is a former women's youth international having played at under-20 and under-21... |
Nike | Emirates |
| Rodez Rodez AF Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul... |
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Agathe Calvié |
Duarig | |
| Saint-Étienne AS Saint-Étienne (Ladies) Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire Féminin is a French football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club is the women's section of French football club AS Saint-Étienne and was founded in 1977 under the name Racing Club de Saint-Étienne... |
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 Safia Bengueddoudj |
Adidas | Fruité |
| Stade Briochin Stade Briochin (Ladies) En Avant de Guingamp Féminines are a French football club based in Saint-Brieuc, a commune in the Brittany region. The club was previously the women's section of men's football club Stade Briochin and was founded in 1973 under the name Chaffoteaux Sports Saint-Brieuc. From 1999–2003, the club... |
Adolphe Ogouyon |
Audrey Février Audrey Février Audrey Février is a French football player who currently plays for French club Guingamp of the Division 1 Féminine. She is equally adept at playing as either a central defender or a midfielder and is the current captain of her club having been there since 2005.-External links:*... |
Adidas | |
| Toulouse Toulouse FC Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by... |
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Virginie Dessalle |
Airness Airness Airness is a footwear trademark founded in 1999 in Saint-Denis by Malamine Koné.-Football: Benin AJ Auxerre Le Havre AC Guinea Mali... |
IDEC |
1 Subject to change during the season.
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment | Table |
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| Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
 Farid Benstiti |
Mutual consent | Off-season | Patrice Lair |
Off-season | ||
| Stade Briochin Stade Briochin (Ladies) En Avant de Guingamp Féminines are a French football club based in Saint-Brieuc, a commune in the Brittany region. The club was previously the women's section of men's football club Stade Briochin and was founded in 1973 under the name Chaffoteaux Sports Saint-Brieuc. From 1999–2003, the club... |
Sonia Haziraj |
Resigned | Off-season | Adolphe Ogouyon |
Off-season |
League table
Results
Top scorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laëtitia Tonazzi Laëtitia Tonazzi Laëtitia Françoise Andree "Toto" Tonazzi is a French football player currently playing for FCF Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. Tonazzi plays as a striker and is a member of the France women's national football team. She is known for her impressive strike rate for her club and country... |
Juvisy FCF Juvisy Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France... |
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| 2 | Eugénie Le Sommer Eugénie Le Sommer Eugénie Anne Claudine Le Sommer is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Le Sommer plays as a creative attacking midfielder, but often plays as a second striker for the France women's national football team. She was awarded the Bronze... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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| 3 | Sandrine Brétigny Sandrine Brétigny Sandrine Brétigny is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a striker and is known for her goalscoring output.-Career:... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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| 4 | Élise Bussaglia Élise Bussaglia Élise Bussaglia is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team... |
Paris SG | 10 |
| Amélie Coquet Amélie Coquet Amélie Coquet is a French football player currently playing for FCF Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. Coquet plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team.-External links:*... |
Juvisy FCF Juvisy Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France... |
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| 6 | Viviane Asseyi Viviane Asseyi Viviane Asseyi is a French football player who currently plays for French club Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine. Asseyi plays as an attacking midfielder and joined Montpellier midway through the 2009–10 season in January 2010. She joined the club after starring for the women's section of... |
Montpellier Montpellier HSC (Ladies) Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season... |
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| Marie-Laure Delie Marie-Laure Delie Marie-Laure Delie is a French football player who currently plays for Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine... |
Montpellier Montpellier HSC (Ladies) Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season... |
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| Louisa Necib Louisa Necib Louisa Nécib is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a central attacking midfielder and is described as a "gifted playmaker" who "possesses superb technique". Nécib is also known for her "elegant possession, sublime passing... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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 Lotta SchelinLotta Schelin Charlotta Eva Schelin , usually referred to as Lotta Schelin, is a Swedish football player who currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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| 10 | Hoda Lattaf Hoda Lattaf Hoda Lattaf is a French soccer player who plays in attack. She currently plays for Montpellier in the top French league and is one of the leading players for the France national team, and was seen as the preferred partner for Marinette Pichon until the latter decided to retire from international... |
Montpellier Montpellier HSC (Ladies) Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season... |
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| Gaëtane Thiney Gaëtane Thiney Gaëtane Iza Laure Thiney is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also operate in the striker position... |
Juvisy FCF Juvisy Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France... |
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Most assists
| Rank | Assistant | Club | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camille Abily Camille Abily Camille Anne Françoise Abily is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays primarily as an attacking midfielder... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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 Lara DickenmannLara Dickenmann Lara Dickenmann is a Swiss football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and formerly played on the college level at the Ohio State University breaking many records and earning several player honors... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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| 3 | Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She primarily plays in the midfield position, preferably on the left side. Bompastor can also play in the left back position... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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| Eugénie Le Sommer Eugénie Le Sommer Eugénie Anne Claudine Le Sommer is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Le Sommer plays as a creative attacking midfielder, but often plays as a second striker for the France women's national football team. She was awarded the Bronze... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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| 5 | Sandrine Soubeyrand Sandrine Soubeyrand Sandrine Soubeyrand is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. Soubeyrand plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team. On 29 October 2009, she earned her record 143rd career international cap in a match... |
Juvisy FCF Juvisy Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France... |
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| Elodie Thomis Élodie Thomis Élodie Ginette Thomis is a French football player who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays either a winger or striker and is described as a player who possesses pace comparable to that of French men's internationals Thierry Henry and Sidney Govou... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
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| Laëtitia Tonazzi Laëtitia Tonazzi Laëtitia Françoise Andree "Toto" Tonazzi is a French football player currently playing for FCF Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. Tonazzi plays as a striker and is a member of the France women's national football team. She is known for her impressive strike rate for her club and country... |
Juvisy FCF Juvisy Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France... |
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| 8 | Amélie Coquet Amélie Coquet Amélie Coquet is a French football player currently playing for FCF Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. Coquet plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team.-External links:*... |
Juvisy FCF Juvisy Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France... |
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| Kenza Dali Kenza Dali Kenza Dali is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as an attacking midfielder and joined her current club following the 2010–11 season after a successful season with Rodez AF. Prior to playing for Rodez, Dali spent... |
Rodez Rodez AF Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul... |
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| Marie-Laure Delie Marie-Laure Delie Marie-Laure Delie is a French football player who currently plays for Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine... |
Montpellier Montpellier HSC (Ladies) Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season... |
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| Ludivine Diguelman Ludivine Diguelman Ludivine Diguelman is a French football player currently playing for Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine. Diguelman plays as a midfielder and is currently one of the longest-serving players at Montpellier having joined in 2000... |
Montpellier Montpellier HSC (Ladies) Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season... |
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Player of the Year
For the second consecutive season, the French Football FederationFrench Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...
awarded a trophy to the best player of the Division 1 Féminine. The award was based on a points-system with each manager of each club in the league voting for two players not on their team following each match day. Depending on their selection, the two players voted by each manager are given points of either three or one. During the season, the points were added up every week and, following the season, the player with the most points was awarded the honour. The previous winner of the award was Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais (ladies)
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as...
midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Eugénie Le Sommer
Eugénie Le Sommer
Eugénie Anne Claudine Le Sommer is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Le Sommer plays as a creative attacking midfielder, but often plays as a second striker for the France women's national football team. She was awarded the Bronze...
, who won the award while playing for Stade Briochin
Stade Briochin (Ladies)
En Avant de Guingamp Féminines are a French football club based in Saint-Brieuc, a commune in the Brittany region. The club was previously the women's section of men's football club Stade Briochin and was founded in 1973 under the name Chaffoteaux Sports Saint-Brieuc. From 1999–2003, the club...
. On 5 May 2011, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Élise Bussaglia
Élise Bussaglia
Élise Bussaglia is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team...
was given the Division 1 Féminine Best Player award for her performances during the season. In the season, which is still ongoing, Bussaglia appeared in 20 matches, scored ten goals, and issued four assists.
| Rank | Name | Position | Team | Points | Matches Played | Goals | Assists |
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| 1 | Élise Bussaglia Élise Bussaglia Élise Bussaglia is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team... |
MF Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
Paris SG | 40 | 20 | 10 | 4 |
| 2 | Julie Morel |
MF Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
Stade Briochin Stade Briochin (Ladies) En Avant de Guingamp Féminines are a French football club based in Saint-Brieuc, a commune in the Brittany region. The club was previously the women's section of men's football club Stade Briochin and was founded in 1973 under the name Chaffoteaux Sports Saint-Brieuc. From 1999–2003, the club... |
31 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | Cynthia Gueheo-Djetou |
MF Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
Nord Allier FCF Nord Allier Yzeure FCF Nord Allier Yzeure is a French football club founded in 1999 and is based in Yzeure.The club was promoted to D1 Féminine for the first time in its history following the conclusion of the 2007-2008 season.... |
29 | 20 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 | Claire Guillard Claire Guillard Claire Guillard is a French football player who currently plays for French club La Roche-sur-Yon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a striker and currently serves as captain of the club.- External links :*... |
FW | La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche ESOF La Roche ESOF is a French football club founded in 1978 and is based in La Roche-sur-Yon.... |
25 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Rose Lavaud |
FW | Toulouse Toulouse FC Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by... |
25 | 20 | 2 | 0 | |
| 6 | Gaëtane Thiney Gaëtane Thiney Gaëtane Iza Laure Thiney is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also operate in the striker position... |
MF Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
Juvisy FCF Juvisy Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France... |
24 | 20 | 11 | 3 |
| Kenza Dali Kenza Dali Kenza Dali is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as an attacking midfielder and joined her current club following the 2010–11 season after a successful season with Rodez AF. Prior to playing for Rodez, Dali spent... |
MF Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
Rodez Rodez AF Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul... |
24 | 20 | 1 | 4 | |
| 8 | Claire Lavogez |
FW | Hénin-Beaumont FCF Hénin-Beaumont Football Club Féminin Hénin-Beaumont is a French football club based in Hénin-Beaumont. The club was founded on 12 May 1972 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished 7th in the 2009–10 season. In 2010, Hénin-Beaumont moved to the Stade Octave Birembaut, 3,000 capacity stadium in... |
22 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Marie-Laure Delie Marie-Laure Delie Marie-Laure Delie is a French football player who currently plays for Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine... |
FW | Montpellier Montpellier HSC (Ladies) Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season... |
21 | 20 | 12 | 4 |
| 10 | Hoda Lattaf Hoda Lattaf Hoda Lattaf is a French soccer player who plays in attack. She currently plays for Montpellier in the top French league and is one of the leading players for the France national team, and was seen as the preferred partner for Marinette Pichon until the latter decided to retire from international... |
FW | Montpellier Montpellier HSC (Ladies) Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season... |
20 | 20 | 10 | 5 |
Last updated: 9 May 2011
Source: Best Player Standings
UNFP Women's Player of the Year
The nominees for the UNFP Women's Player of the Year in the Division 1 Féminine. The winner was determined at the annual UNFP Awards, which was held on 22 May. The winner is displayed in bold.| Player | Nationality | Club |
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| Camille Abily Camille Abily Camille Anne Françoise Abily is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays primarily as an attacking midfielder... |
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... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
| Élise Bussaglia Élise Bussaglia Élise Bussaglia is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team... |
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... |
Paris Saint-Germain |
| Shirley Cruz Traña Shirley Cruz Traña Shirley Cruz Traña is a Costa Rican football player currently playing for Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Traña joined Lyon in January 2006 having previously played for the women's section of Costa Rican giants Deportivo Saprissa and plays as a creative midfielder, often acting as a... |
 Costa RicaCosta Rica Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east.... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
| Lara Dickenmann Lara Dickenmann Lara Dickenmann is a Swiss football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and formerly played on the college level at the Ohio State University breaking many records and earning several player honors... |
Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
Notable transfers
The summer transfer window for the 2010–11 Division 1 Féminine includes a host of transfers by French internationalsFrance women's national football team
The French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...
and youth internationals. On 30 June, midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Eugénie Le Sommer
Eugénie Le Sommer
Eugénie Anne Claudine Le Sommer is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Le Sommer plays as a creative attacking midfielder, but often plays as a second striker for the France women's national football team. She was awarded the Bronze...
confirmed that she would be departing her club, Stade Briochin
Stade Briochin (Ladies)
En Avant de Guingamp Féminines are a French football club based in Saint-Brieuc, a commune in the Brittany region. The club was previously the women's section of men's football club Stade Briochin and was founded in 1973 under the name Chaffoteaux Sports Saint-Brieuc. From 1999–2003, the club...
, to join the defending champions Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais (ladies)
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as...
. The following day, centre back
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
Sabrina Viguier
Sabrina Viguier
Sabrina Marie-Christine Viguier is a French football player who currently plays for Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a centre back and is a member of the France women's national football team making her debut in 2000. On 1 July 2010, Lyon announced that the club had signed Viguier...
did the same joining Lyon on a fédéral contract. On 9 July, fellow international defender Ophélie Meilleroux
Ophélie Meilleroux
Ophélie Anne-Laure Meilleroux is a French football player who currently plays for French club Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine. Meilleroux primarily plays as a central defender, but can also play in the defensive midfielder role...
joined Montpellier
Montpellier HSC (Ladies)
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season...
from Nord Allier Yzeure
FCF Nord Allier Yzeure
FCF Nord Allier Yzeure is a French football club founded in 1999 and is based in Yzeure.The club was promoted to D1 Féminine for the first time in its history following the conclusion of the 2007-2008 season....
.
During the same offseason, Paris Saint-Germain recruited three youth internationals to the club signing Léa Rubio
Léa Rubio
Léa Rubio is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. Rubio plays as a midfielder and has been active with the France women's national football team on the youth circuit.-Career:Rubio began her career at her hometown club in...
and Charlotte Lozè
Charlotte Lozè
Charlotte Lozè is a French football player who currently for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder. Lozè is a former women's youth international having played with the under-20 team at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.-External links:*...
from Montpellier and under-19 star Léa Le Garrec
Léa Le Garrec
Léa Le Garrec is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. Le Garrec plays as a midfielder and has been active with the France women's national football team on the youth circuit. She was a member of the women's under-19 team that...
from relegated club Montigny-le-Bretonneux
AS Montigny-le-Bretonneux
AS Montigny-le-Bretonneux are a French football club founded in 1974. They currently play in D1 Féminine and are based in Montigny-le-Bretonneux.-History:...
. Montpellier later nullified the departures of Rubio and Lozè by signing under-20 team captain Kelly Gadéa
Kelly Gadéa
Kelly Gadéa is a French football player who currently plays for French club Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine. She is equally adept at playing as either a central defender or a defensive midfielder. Gadéa is currently in her second stint with Montpellier having started her career with the...
and under-20 team member Charlotte Bilbault
Charlotte Bilbault
Charlotte Bilbault is a French football player who currently plays French club Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine. She is a former graduate of the women's section of the Clairefontaine academy and plays as a defensive midfielder...
.
On 5 July, Saint-Étienne
AS Saint-Étienne (Ladies)
Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire Féminin is a French football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club is the women's section of French football club AS Saint-Étienne and was founded in 1977 under the name Racing Club de Saint-Étienne...
confirmed that the club had signed Swiss international
Switzerland women's national football team
The Switzerland women's national football team represents Switzerland in international women's football.The team played its first match in 1972...
Muriel Bouakaz
Muriel Bouakaz
Muriel Bouakaz is a Swiss football player who currently plays for Swiss club Zürich Frauen. She plays as a central defender and joined her current club in 2011 after a stint in France with Saint-Étienne. With Zürich, Bouakaz has won three league titles and one national cup...
to a contract. Bouakaz had previously played with Zürich in the Nationalliga A
Nationalliga A (women's football)
The Women's Nationalliga A is the highest-level league competition for women's football clubs in Switzerland. It was established in 1970.League winners qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League...
. On 9 July, Montpellier announced the addition of Japanese international
Japan women's national football team
The Japan women's national football team, or Nadeshiko Japan , is a selection of the best female players in Japan and is run by the Japan Football Association . Japan defeated the U.S...
Rumi Utsugi to the team. Utsugi joins the club from NTV Beleza
NTV Beleza
, is a women's football team which plays in Division 1 of Japan's L. League.-Domestic Competitions:*L. League Division 1**Champions : 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010...
.