FC Martigues
Encyclopedia
FC Martigues play in the Championnat National
, which is the third level of football in France
. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.
The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to the French First Division
in 1993. The club played for three seasons in the top flight, until it was relegated in 1996. A failed attempt to win promotion at once was followed by relegation to the National (third level) in 1998. Two years later the club won promotion back to the Second Division, but only remained at that level for two seasons.
In 2002, the club was relegated to the National again and after another near miss at promotion in 2003, financial problems saw the club go into liquidation and reform in the regional CFA league. They finished 2006–2007 season in National as 14th. They relegated to CFA in 2007–2008 season as 19th.
The club plays at the Stade Francis Turcan
(capacity 11,500) and their chief rivals are FC Istres
.
Famous players who have played for Martigues include: Stéphane Pounewatchy
, Ali Benarbia
, Eric Cantona
, Éric Di Meco
, Noé Pamarot
and Tomasz Frankowski
.
Kamel Ghilas
Foued Kadir
Eric Cantona
Eric Chelle
Rod Fanni
André-Pierre Gignac
Yves Herbet
Christian Mendy
Tommy De Jong
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...
, which is the third level of football in France
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...
. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.
The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to the French First Division
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
in 1993. The club played for three seasons in the top flight, until it was relegated in 1996. A failed attempt to win promotion at once was followed by relegation to the National (third level) in 1998. Two years later the club won promotion back to the Second Division, but only remained at that level for two seasons.
In 2002, the club was relegated to the National again and after another near miss at promotion in 2003, financial problems saw the club go into liquidation and reform in the regional CFA league. They finished 2006–2007 season in National as 14th. They relegated to CFA in 2007–2008 season as 19th.
The club plays at the Stade Francis Turcan
Stade Francis Turcan
Stade Francis Turcan is a multi-use stadium in Martigues, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Martigues. The stadium is able to hold 11,500 people....
(capacity 11,500) and their chief rivals are FC Istres
FC Istres
Football 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...
.
Famous players who have played for Martigues include: Stéphane Pounewatchy
Stéphane Pounewatchy
Stéphane Pounewatchy is a retired French footballer, turned football agent. He was a defender who plied his trade in France, England and Scotland.-Playing career:...
, Ali Benarbia
Ali Benarbia
Ali Benarbia is a retired Algerian footballer.-Career:Benarbia moved to France at a young age and began his career at FC Martigues in 1985. He was part of the side that was promoted to Ligue 1 in 1993, operating as a midfielder....
, Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona
Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona is a French actor and former French international footballer. He played for Auxerre, Martigues, Marseille, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Nîmes and Leeds United before ending his professional footballing career at Manchester United, where he won four Premier League titles in...
, Éric Di Meco
Éric Di Meco
Éric Di Meco is a retired French footballer who played as a left defender.-Football career:During his career, Di Meco played mostly for Olympique de Marseille; after starting as a midfielder, and serving loans at AS Nancy and FC Martigues, he returned definitely in 1988, going on to amass a...
, Noé Pamarot
Noé Pamarot
Louis Noé Pamarot , more commonly known as Noé Pamarot, is a French footballer who plays as a central defender for Spanish side Granada. Before moving to Spain, Pamarot played for Portsmouth in the Premier League. He is a right-footed defender who is also known for his great strength and excellent...
and Tomasz Frankowski
Tomasz Frankowski
Tomasz Frankowski is a Polish footballer who plays for Jagiellonia Białystok.Frankowski achieved his greatest success at Wisła Kraków of Poland, where he helped fire them to a collection of domestic honours...
.
Current squad
As of November 2011.Notable players
Ali BenarbiaAli Benarbia
Ali Benarbia is a retired Algerian footballer.-Career:Benarbia moved to France at a young age and began his career at FC Martigues in 1985. He was part of the side that was promoted to Ligue 1 in 1993, operating as a midfielder....
Kamel Ghilas
Kamel Ghilas
Kamel Fathi Ghilas is an Algerian footballer who plays for Stade de Reims on loan from Hull City as a striker. He has been capped by the Algeria national team.-Early career:...
Foued Kadir
Foued Kadir
Foued Kadir is an Algerian football player who currently plays for Valenciennes FC in France's Ligue 1.-International career:...
Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona
Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona is a French actor and former French international footballer. He played for Auxerre, Martigues, Marseille, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Nîmes and Leeds United before ending his professional footballing career at Manchester United, where he won four Premier League titles in...
Eric Chelle
Éric Chelle
Éric Sékou Chelle is a Malian football defender currently playing for FC Istres in the French Ligue 2.He also holds French passport and spent whole career at France.- External links :*...
Rod Fanni
Rod Fanni
Rod Fanni is a French footballer who plays as a right back for French club Olympique de Marseille and the French national team.-Club career:...
André-Pierre Gignac
André-Pierre Gignac
André-Pierre Gignac is a French professional football player who currently plays for French club Marseille in Ligue 1. He primarily plays as a striker whose influence can extend out to the wings. Gignac is described as a "powerful and dangerous" striker who is known for his "aerial presence"...
Yves Herbet
Yves Herbet
Yves Herbet is a former French footballer now manager born in Villers-Cotterêts, who played as a midfielder.He was part of France at FIFA World Cup 1966.-External links:* French...
Christian Mendy
Christian Mendy
Christian Mendy is a French-Senegalese footballer, who currently plays for SC Feignies. -Career:He formerly played for Stade Lavallois and SO Romorantin, in the Championnat de France amateur for Red Star Saint-Ouen, as well as Deportivo Alavés in Spain.-Notes:...
Tommy De Jong
Tommy De Jong
Tommy de Jong is a French professional football player, who currently plays in the Championnat de France amateur for the reserves team of RC Strasbourg.-Early life:...
Coaches
| Georges Kramer Georges Kramer Georges Kramer was a Swiss footballer and coach, born in 1898 in Colombier , date of death unknown.- Biography :Georges Kramer, like his brothers Auguste and Edmond, was a Swiss international, before continuing his career in France.... :1945–1946 René Dambrine :1947–1948 Robert Costamagna :1948–1951 Fernand Voisembert :1951–1953 Alain Molina :1953–1955 René Défossé :1955–1957 Roger Huart :1957–1962 Emile Daniel :1962–1965 Valentin Navarro :1965–1966 Francis Péri :1966–1967 Jacques Sucré :1967–1980 Yves Herbet Yves Herbet Yves Herbet is a former French footballer now manager born in Villers-Cotterêts, who played as a midfielder.He was part of France at FIFA World Cup 1966.-External links:* French... :1980–1982 Henri Noël :1982 – December 1984 Michel Legros :December 1984–1985 Yves Herbet Yves Herbet Yves Herbet is a former French footballer now manager born in Villers-Cotterêts, who played as a midfielder.He was part of France at FIFA World Cup 1966.-External links:* French... :1985 – January 1988 Paul Orsatti :January 1988–1992 |
Christian Sarramagna Christian Sarramagna Christian Sarramagna is a former French football player, currently without a club.-Titles:*As a player**French championship in 1974, 1975, 1976 with AS Saint-Étienne**Coupe de France 1974, 1975, and 1977 with AS Saint-Étienne... :1992–1994 René Exbrayat René Exbrayat René Exbrayat is French former footballer and football manager.He played for Arles and Aix-en-Provence, playing for France amateur football team at the Mediterranean Games.... : 1994 – March 1996 Patrick Parizon Patrick Parizon Patrick Parizon is a football manager. He was fired from coaching SM Caen in June 2009.-References:*... :March 1996 – September 1998 Yves Herbet Yves Herbet Yves Herbet is a former French footballer now manager born in Villers-Cotterêts, who played as a midfielder.He was part of France at FIFA World Cup 1966.-External links:* French... and  Mahmoud GuendouzMahmoud Guendouz Mahmoud Guendouz is an Algerian former footballer and coach. He currently manages Nejmeh SC in the Lebanese Premier League.... : September 1998–1999 Christian Dalger Christian Dalger Christian Dalger is a former French footballer who played striker, who earned six international caps for the French national team during the 1970s, scoring two goals.... :1999 – October 1999 Mahmoud Guendouz Mahmoud Guendouz Mahmoud Guendouz is an Algerian former footballer and coach. He currently manages Nejmeh SC in the Lebanese Premier League.... : October 1999 – December 2000 Christian Caminiti :December 2000 – October 2001 Guy David :October-December 2001 Baptiste Gentili :December 2001–2002 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... :2002 – January 2003 Roland Gransart Roland Gransart Roland Gransart is a French former footballer and coach.He played for Olympique de Marseille.After his playing career, he became a coach with Olympique de Marseille, SC Bastia, FC Gueugnon, AS Cannes and FC Martigues.-External links and references:**... : January 2003-2003 Franck N'Dioro : 2003 – February 2004 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... : February–November 2004 Patrice Eyraud : November 2004–2008 Claude Calabuig : 2008–2010 Franck Priou Franck Priou Franck Priou is a French former professional football player and manager.-Playing career:Priou, who played as a striker, played mainly in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for Istres, Lyon, Mulhouse, Sochaux, Cannes, Saint-Étienne, Caen and Martigues.He was the leading goalscorer in ligue 2 in 1993.-Coaching... : 2010– |