Vannes OC
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Vannes 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. The team is managed by Stéphane Le Mignan and captained by the Cameroon
ian defender
Patrick Leugueun
.
Though formed in the late 90s, Vannes have developed into a solid football club. In the club's first season of existence, it won the Division d'Honneur of the Brittany region
. Almost a decade later, the club won the Championnat National
, the third division of French football to ascend to the second division where Vannes currently remain. In cup competitions, Vannes surprisingly reached the final of the 2008–09 edition
of the Coupe de la Ligue
, in what was the club's first time participating in the tournament. The team defeated Ligue 1
clubs Nice
and Auxerre
on its way to the final, where Vannes lost to Bordeaux
.
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...
club based in Vannes
Vannes
Vannes is a commune in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France. It was founded over 2000 years ago.-Geography:Vannes is located on the Gulf of Morbihan at the mouth of two rivers, the Marle and the Vincin. It is around 100 km northwest of Nantes and 450 km south west...
. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2
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...
, the second 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...
. Vannes plays its home matches at the 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....
located within the city. The team is managed by Stéphane Le Mignan and captained by the Cameroon
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
ian 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....
Patrick Leugueun
Patrick Leugueun
Patrick Leugueun is a French football defender currently playing for Vannes OC in the French Ligue 2.His brother Serge Leugueun is also a footballer, but never played on a professional-league level.-External links:*...
.
Though formed in the late 90s, Vannes have developed into a solid football club. In the club's first season of existence, it won the Division d'Honneur of the Brittany region
Régions of France
France is divided into 27 administrative regions , 22 of which are in Metropolitan France, and five of which are overseas. Corsica is a territorial collectivity , but is considered a region in mainstream usage, and is even shown as such on the INSEE website...
. Almost a decade later, the club won 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 division of French football to ascend to the second division where Vannes currently remain. In cup competitions, Vannes surprisingly reached the final of the 2008–09 edition
Coupe de la Ligue 2008–09
The 2008–09 Coupe de la Ligue began on 19 August 2008, and its final was held on 25 April 2009 at the Stade de France. The former defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain FC, were initially barred from participating in the cup after a group of PSG supporters unfurled an offensive banner during last...
of the Coupe de la Ligue
Coupe de la Ligue
The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
, in what was the club's first time participating in the tournament. The team defeated Ligue 1
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....
clubs Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
and Auxerre
AJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
on its way to the final, where Vannes lost to Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
.
Current squad
As of 10 July, 2011Notable former players
For a list of former Vannes players, see :Category:Vannes OC 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): 2008
- Division d'Honneur (Brittany)
- Champions (1): 1998
- Coupe de la LigueCoupe de la LigueThe Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
- Runners-Up (1): 2009