FC Nantes - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. FC Nantes, also known as FC Nantes Atlantique, is a French football club based in Nantes, Pays de la Loire.
- 2. The club was founded in 1943 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in French football history.
- 3. FC Nantes has won the Ligue 1 title 8 times, with their most recent title coming in the 2000-2001 season.
- 4. The club's colors are yellow and green, and their home matches are played at the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, which has a seating capacity of over 38,000.
- 5. FC Nantes has a fierce rivalry with local club Angers SCO, with matches between the two teams known as the Derby de l'Atlantique.
- 6. Some of the most famous players to have played for FC Nantes include Claude Makélélé, Didier Deschamps, Marcel Desailly, and Christian Karembeu.
- 7. The club has also produced a number of talented players who have gone on to have successful careers, such as Marcel Desailly, Mickaël Landreau, and Japhet N'Doram.
- 8. FC Nantes has a strong youth academy, which has produced many talented players over the years, including current French international midfielder Abdoulaye Touré.
- 9. The club has a passionate fan base, known as Les Canaris (The Canaries), who support the team with great enthusiasm at home and away matches.
- 10. FC Nantes has a rich history and tradition in French football, and continues to be a competitive force in Ligue 1.