AS Beauvais Oise
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Association Sportive Beauvais Oise (a.so.sja.sjɔ̃ spɔrtɪv bovɛ waz; commonly referred to as AS Beauvais, ASBO, or simply Beauvais) is a French
association football club based in Beauvais
. The club was formed in 1945 as a result of a merger and currently play in the Championnat National
, the third level of French football
. Beauvais plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre Brisson
located within the city. The team is managed by Alexandre Clément and captained by defender
Léonard Mendy
.
AS Beauvais was founded in 1945 under the name AS Beauvais-Marissel as a result of a merger between local clubs Véloce Club Beauvaisien and Union Sportive de Voisinlieu. The club began its history as an amateur club, but achieved professional status in 1986. From 1986–2002, Beauvais played in the second division
of French football. Despite having an unknown status nationally, Beauvais has a flourishing record locally in the Picardie region
. The club has won the Division d'Honneur of Picardie six times and has attained the Coupe de l'Oise 15 times, as well as one Coupe de Picardie victory.
France
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association football club based in Beauvais
Beauvais
Beauvais is a city approximately by highway north of central Paris, in the northern French region of Picardie. It currently has a population of over 60,000 inhabitants.- History :...
. The club was formed in 1945 as a result of a merger and currently play in 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...
, the third level of French football
Football in France
Football is the most popular sport in France. The Fédération Française de Football is the national governing bodyand is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of association football in the country, both professional and amateur...
. Beauvais plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre Brisson
Stade Pierre Brisson
Stade Pierre Brisson is a multi-use stadium in Beauvais, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium for AS Beauvais Oise. The stadium is able to hold 10,178 spectators.-External links:*...
located within the city. The team is managed by Alexandre Clément and captained by defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
Léonard Mendy
Léonard Mendy
Léonard Mendy is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat National for AS Beauvais Oise.He played on the professional level in Ligue 2 for Le Havre AC and Clermont Foot.-External links:*...
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AS Beauvais was founded in 1945 under the name AS Beauvais-Marissel as a result of a merger between local clubs Véloce Club Beauvaisien and Union Sportive de Voisinlieu. The club began its history as an amateur club, but achieved professional status in 1986. From 1986–2002, Beauvais played in the second division
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
of French football. Despite having an unknown status nationally, Beauvais has a flourishing record locally in the Picardie region
Régions of France
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. The club has won the Division d'Honneur of Picardie six times and has attained the Coupe de l'Oise 15 times, as well as one Coupe de Picardie victory.
Current squad
Notable former players
For a list of former Beauvais players, see :Category:AS Beauvais Oise players.Honours
- Championnat NationalChampionnat NationalThe 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...
- Champions (1): 2000
- Championnat de France amateur
- Champions (1): 2006
- Division d'Honneur (Picardie)
- Champions (6): 1968, 1970, 1974, 1987, 2002, 2009
- Division d'Honneur (Nord-Est)
- Champions (3): 1956, 1960, 1966
- Coupe de Picardie
- Champions (1): 2008
- Coupe de l'Oise
- Champions (15): 1955, 1959, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1992, 1993