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| nickname = ''Les Sang et Or'' (The Blood and Gold)
| nickname = ''Les Sang et Or'' (The Blood and Gold)
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1921}}
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1921}}
| ground = [[Stade Francis-Turcan]]
| ground = [[Stade Francis-Turcan]]<br>{{nowrap|[[Stade Vélodrome]] (temporarily)}}
| capacity = 11,500 (8,289 seated)
| capacity = Stade Francis-Turcan: 11,500 (8,289 seated)<br>Stade Vélodrome: 67,394
| propriétaire = {{USA-d}} EU FUTBOL LLC
| chairman = Pierre Wantiez
| chairman = Pierre Wantiez
| manager = [[Thierry Laurey]]
| manager = TBN
| league = {{French football updater|Martigues}}
| league = {{French football updater|Martigues}}
| season = {{French football updater|Martigues2}}
| season = {{French football updater|Martigues2}}
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| website = http://www.fcmartigues.com
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The '''Football Club de Martigues''', abbreviated as '''FC Martigues''', is a [[football club]] [[France|French]] based in [[Martigues]] in the [[Bouches-du-Rhône]].
'''Football Club de Martigues''', known as '''FC Martigues''' or just '''Martigues''', is a French professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Martigues]], [[Bouches-du-Rhône]]. It competes in [[Ligue 2]], the second level of [[football in France]], having achieved promotion from the [[Championnat National]] in 2024.
The club plays in [[Championnat de France de football de deuxième division|Ligue 2]] for the [[Championnat de France de football de deuxième division 2024-2025|2024-2025]] season. The first team usually plays at the [[Stade Francis-Turcan]] but it is not approved for Ligue 2. While waiting for the completion of compliance work, the team will play at the [[Stade Vélodrome]] for the first part of the season<ref name=":0">{{Web link |language=fr |title=Football: FC Martigues will play part of its Ligue 2 season at the Vélodrome |url=https://www.laprovence.com/article/sports/101627479760515/football-ligue-2-accord-confirme-pour-la-presence-du-fc-martigues-au-velodrome?id=101627479760515 |site=www.laprovence.com |date=2024-07-01 |accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>{{,}}<ref name=":1">{{Video link|title=Ligue 2: "Martigues will play at the Vélodrome" announces President Wantiez|url=https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/ligue-2/ligue-2-martigues-jouera-au-velodrome-annonce-le-president-wantiez_VN-202407010628.html|language=fr|accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>.
The club has been presided over by Pierre Wantiez since July 2024<ref>{{Web link |language=fr |title=Football - Ligue 2: Pierre Wantiez new president of FC Martigues |url=https://www.laprovence.com/article/sports/6656373893612215/football-ligue-2-pierre-wantiez-nouveau-president-du-fc-martigues?id=6656373893612215 |site=www.laprovence.com |date=2024-07-01 |accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>.
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The club plays at the [[Stade Francis-Turcan]], which has a capacity of 11,500, in [[Martigues]]. Their principal rivals are [[FC Istres|Istres]].
== History == === Genesis of the Club (1921-1945) === It was in [[1919 en football|1919]] that several football enthusiasts, notably members of [[Olympique de Marseille|OM]], initiated football in Martigues by founding the Sporting Club de Martigues, which would become the Football Club de Martigues in [[1921 en football|1921]]. The club’s "Blood and Gold" jersey colors are derived from the rugby club US Perpignan and also represent the colors of [[Provence]]. In {{date||décembre|1921}}, in [[Marseille]], the first official matches took place during a Christmas tournament against Aygalades, with FCM winning. The first derby of the [[étang de Berre|Etang de Berre]] saw FCM defeat the [[Port-de-Bouc]] club 2-0. In 1923, the club played at the Albert Pommé stadium located near Boulevard Camille Pelletan, then just before [[World War II]], the city constructed the Aldéric Chave stadium, which saw attendances of up to 2000 spectators, and up to 4000 during derbies against Port-de-Bouc, notably. The club became Champion of Provence of Première Division in [[1935 en football|1935]]. During World War II, several FCM members fell, such as Paul Di Lorto, Marius Arnaud, Paul-Baptistin Lombard, or Aldéric Chave<ref>[http://www.fcmartigues.fr/club-historique-creation-football-martigues.html The Club History /Creation of FCM], official site of FC Martigues</ref>.


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== History ==
=== Post-War (1945-1968) === After the end of the war in [[1945 en football|1945]], sports resumed and FCM recruited its first coach, Georges Kramer (former Swiss international). During the [[1947 en football|1947]]-[[1948 en football|1948]] season, René Dambrine, then player-coach, won the title of Champion of Provence of Promotion Honneur with his team. The former professional player of [[OGC Nice|Nice]], Robert Costamagna succeeded him and led the club to its first promotion to Division d’Honneur. FCM remained in the Promotion Honneur Championship for several seasons. During 11 seasons, the Martégaux fought in the Etang derbies, often finishing second in the league. Several coaches succeeded each other during these seasons, such as Molina, Defosse, or Huart. In [[1963 en football|1963]]-[[1964 en football|1964]], the club again reached Division Honneur and also reached the {{32nd}} finals of the [[Coupe de France de football|Coupe de France]], under the direction of coach [[Émile Daniel]]. Moreover, during this season, FCM set its first attendance record with nearly 5000 spectators at the Aldéric Chave Stadium for the thrilling derby against [[US Marignane]] on [[April 5]] [[1964 en football|1964]], where Martigues fielded one of the best teams in its history. In [[1967 en football|1967]], the club continued its rise with the arrival of Jacques Sucré, who was named Coach of the Year in Division 2 in [[1974 en football|1974]] and [[1977 en football|1977]], who remained the iconic coach of FCM for 13 seasons and one of the authors of the most beautiful pages in the history of Martégale football<ref>[http://www.fcmartigues.fr/club-historique-apres-guerre-football-martigues.html The Club History /Post-War], official site of FC Martigues</ref>.
The club was founded in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when they gained promotion to the professional [[Ligue 2|Division 2]].


The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to the [[Ligue 1|First Division]] in 1993. The club played for three seasons in the top flight, until it was relegated down to [[Ligue 2]] in 1996. A failed attempt to win promotion at once was followed by relegation to the [[Championnat National]] (third level) in 1998. Two years later the club won promotion back to Second Division, but only remained at that level for two seasons.
=== The Revival (1968-1974) === On [[June 15]] [[1968 en football|1968]], the Martégaux won their first major title in Avignon, namely the Coupe Gambardella. After a fierce battle against the Reims team (2-2 at the end of regular time, then 7-7 at the end of the corner kicks at that time), the club won the competition thanks to the smallest average age between the two teams. It was not until 1970 that FCM finally won its first Coupe de Provence, after being the "Poulidor of the Cup" as stated by the President of the time, Mr. Huc. Yves Herbet was the first Martégal to lift this cup. Thanks to the tenacity of the Martégal president Huc and the skill of coach Jacques Sucre, FCM won its first Division d’Honneur title in [[1970 en football|1970]] against Rapid de Menton, allowing promotion to Division 2 to play against renowned teams, such as the reserve team of Saint-Étienne (a bad memory for the Martégaux with a loss of eight to zero). The club then reached the National level of the time (now Ligue 2), where it played against professional teams with higher budgets. In [[1973 en football|1973]]-[[1974 en football|1974]], the Martégaux finished as champions of the South group but only came second in the quest for the Champion of France title with players such as Brot, Zacharias, Meyer, Mercet, Piatti<ref>[http://www.fcmartigues.fr/club-historique-debut-renouveau-football-martigues.html The Club History /Beginning of the Martégale Revival], official site of FC Martigues</ref>.


In 2002, the club was relegated again and after another near miss at promotion in 2003, financial problems saw the club go into liquidation and reform in the [[Championnat de France Amateur]]. They finished the 2006–07 season in the Championnat National as 14th. They were relegated to CFA in 2007–08 season as 19th in the Championnat National.
=== Promotion to Division 2 and Early Successes (1974-1987) === [[File Bosquier.jpg|thumb|left|upright|[[Bernard Bosquier]] ended his career in Martigalian colors.]] In [[1974 en football|1974]], FCM earned the right to move up to Division 2 again, where it stayed for 19 seasons. The club maintained its position in the French football top tier by recruiting players such as [[Bernard Bosquier]], Green, Herbet, [[Frédéric Kassoyan|Kassoyan]], Ricard… These years marked a period of change with the departure of President Huc and coach Sucré in [[1980 en football|1980]]. The [[1980 en football|1980]]-[[1981 en football|1981]] season was marked by the arrival at the head of the club for a year of the duo Francis Barthélémy and Jean-Marie Bianchi, who recruited several renowned players, such as the International Moroccan Abdelaziz Kharroubi, or the Senegalese Tafa, but the team was unable to qualify for Ligue 1. In [[1981 en football|1981]], the club was taken over by the State and President André Gérard became the head of the club. It was during this period that the team achieved its best results with two 7th places in 1983 and 1985, with players like the Brazilian Elías, Fabien Barthez, or the Martégaux David Sanchez. It was also during this time that the team's first major sponsors appeared (Caillol and Rhodia). The club was coached by 13 different coaches in 18 seasons, including three different coaches in the [[1986 en football|1986]]-[[1987 en football|1987]] season alone. During this era, FCM was one of the top 10 teams in Division 2 and even reached the semi-finals of the [[Coupe de France de football|Coupe de France]] in [[1985 en football|1985]], knocked out by [[AS Cannes]]<ref>[http://www.fcmartigues.fr/club-historique-successes-annees-70-80-football-martigues.html The Club History /Success in the 1970s and 1980s], official site of FC Martigues</ref>.


The club was promoted back to the Championnat National in 2022, after ten years in lower divisions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.footamateur.fr/dix-ans-apres-le-fc-martigues-retrouve-le-national/|title=Dix ans après, le FC Martigues retrouve le National !|publisher=footamateur.fr|language=fr|date=21 May 2022}}</ref>
=== Decline (1987-1999) === The 1987-1999 period was marked by a significant decline for the club. On [[June 20]] [[1987 en football|1987]], FCM was relegated to [[Championnat National (France)|Championnat National]] (third division), then the team spent several seasons fighting to stay in the second division before a new relegation. The team's performances declined, and the results deteriorated. The club was sold to the Brac de la Perrière family in 1990, who were unable to stop the team’s decline. In [[1993 en football|1993]], the club dropped to [[Championnat de France de football de quatrième division|Division 4]] (4th division) and later to [[Championnat de France amateur|National Amateur Championship]] (5th division) with a complex and unstable financial situation. In [[1997 en football|1997]], the club was demoted to [[Championnat de France amateur 2|Championnat de France amateur 2]] (6th division) due to significant financial problems and the departure of several key players<ref>[http://www.fcmartigues.fr/club-historique-declin-football-martigues.html The Club History /Decline], official site of FC Martigues</ref>.


On 18 May 2024, Martigues secured promotion to [[Ligue 2]], ending a 22-year absence from the second tier. They defeated [[Nîmes Olympique]] 1–0 on the final matchday of the [[2023–24 Championnat National]] season to earn promotion as runners-up to [[Red Star F.C.|Red Star]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Martigues-composte-son-billet-pour-la-ligue-2-niort-reste-a-quai/1468575 |title=Martigues composte son billet pour la Ligue 2, Niort reste à quai |publisher=L'Équipe |language=fr |date=18 May 2024 }}</ref> While waiting for the [[Stade Francis-Turcan]] to be renovated to Ligue 2 standards, Martigues began the season at [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]]'s [[Stade Vélodrome]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2024 |title=Ligue 2 : le FC Martigues va jouer au Stade Vélodrome |url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/ligue-2-le-fc-martigues-va-jouer-au-stade-velodrome-39720192 |access-date=3 September 2024 |website=WebGirondins |lang=fr}}</ref>
=== Recovery (1999-2007) === FC Martigues began to recover in [[1999 en football|1999]], following a series of internal reorganizations. Under the leadership of President Marcel Trovato, the club managed to get promoted back to [[Championnat de France amateur|CFA]] (National Amateur Championship). The club rebuilt its financial structure and improved its performances to regain its place in the French football hierarchy. By [[2007 en football|2007]], FCM had regained a stable position in the CFA with a strong youth academy and a dedicated management team<ref>[http://www.fcmartigues.fr/club-historique-recuperation-football-martigues.html The Club History /Recovery], official site of FC Martigues</ref>.

=== Return to Professional Football (2007-2019) === FC Martigues experienced a new revival in [[2007 en football|2007]], thanks to a strong managerial and financial boost. The club regained promotion to [[Championnat National (France)|Championnat National]] and began a steady climb back towards professional football. FCM achieved its goal by securing promotion to Ligue 2 in [[2019 en football|2019]]. The club focused on solidifying its place in the second division and maintaining competitive performances.

=== Recent Developments (2019-Present) === The club continues to build on its recent successes and aims to establish itself firmly in Ligue 2. The team's goal is to improve its performance each season and eventually aspire to Ligue 1. The current season (2024-2025) will be crucial for the club to make a strong statement and achieve its long-term objectives<ref>[http://www.fcmartigues.fr/club-historique-recent-football-martigues.html The Club History /Recent Developments], official site of FC Martigues</ref>.

=== Recent Developments (2019-Present) === The club continues to build on its recent successes and aims to establish itself firmly in Ligue 2. The team's goal is to improve its performance each season and eventually aspire to Ligue 1. The current season (2024-2025) will be crucial for the club to make a strong statement and achieve its long-term objectives<ref>[http://www.fcmartigues.fr/club-historique-recent-football-martigues.html The Club History /Recent Developments], official site of FC Martigues</ref>.

=== Current Management and Staff === As of July 2024, the club is presided over by Pierre Wantiez. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Francis-Turcan, although this stadium is not approved for Ligue 2. While awaiting compliance work, the team will play at the Stade Vélodrome for the first part of the season. On May 18, 2024, the group led by [[Grégory Poirier]] officially marked its return to professional football with a promotion to [[Championnat de France de football de deuxième division|Ligue 2]], secured with a 1-0 victory over [[Nîmes Olympique|Nîmes]] at the [[Stade Francis-Turcan]]<ref>{{Article |author1=Midi Libre |title=National: Nîmes Olympique ends its season with a defeat against Martigues, promoted to Ligue 2 |journal=[[Midi libre]] |date=18-05-2024 |url=https://www.midilibre.fr/2024/05/18/national-nimes-peut-bien-terminer-sa-saison-sur-le-terrain-de-martigues-aujourdhui-a-18-h-11959310.php |accessdate=01-06-2024}}.</ref>. Thus, 22 years after their last appearance in Division 2, Martigues returns to the top flight's preliminary league. This promotion marks the end of a cycle with two promotions in three seasons; Grégory Poirier leaves the club to join [[Red Star Football Club|Red Star]], also promoted to Ligue 2 and champion of [[Championnat de France de football National 2023-2024|National]]<ref>{{Web link |language=fr-FR |first=Léa |last=Cornu |title=Grégory Poirier leaves Martigues for Red Star |url=https://www.lamarseillaise.fr/sports/gregory-poirier-quitte-martigues-pour-le-red-star-FD16049279|site=www.lamarseillaise.fr |accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>{{,}}<ref>{{Web link |language=fr-FR |first=By Arnaud Detout |last=April 26, 2024 at 21:01 |title=National: Red Star crowned champion without playing |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/national-le-red-star-sacre-champion-sans-jouer-26-04-2024-G7KZS7ASJBBR7KLOLTPZFUCYCI.php |site=leparisien.fr |date=2024-04-26 |accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>. Several key players leave the team, such as Amine Hemia, who joins [[En avant de Guingamp|Guingamp]]<ref>{{Web link |language=fr-FR |first=Antoine |last=Mindu |title=Amine Hemia signs with En Avant |url=https://www.eaguingamp.com/amine-hemia-sengage-avec-en-avant/ |site=En Avant Guingamp |date=2024-05-22 |accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>.

A reorganization of the club in view of its professionalization is initiated by the American consortium that owns the club. The departure of Columbus Morfaw is announced shortly before the official appointment of Pierre Wantiez as the club's president. Galeb-Roskopp (creator of Misahara jewelry) and her husband Rob Roskopp (former skateboard champion and co-founder of Santa Cruz Bikes) become the owners of FC Martigues along with Nisa Saveljic (former professional footballer, Yugoslav international, and Ligue 1 champion), all partners within the company EU FUTBOL LLC.

EU FUTBOL is an American company dedicated to the development of football and young talents in the USA and Europe. EU FUTBOL LLC, also owner of Breakers FC (MLS Next) based in California, is jointly owned by Lepa Galeb-Roskopp, Rob Roskopp, Nisa Saveljic, Arnaud Viodé (former member of FC Girondins de Bordeaux), and Ricky Volante (Volante Law Firm LLC and RVIS Media Partners LLC)<ref>{{Web link |language=fr-FR |title=Official Statement: Reorganization of FC Martigues|url=https://fcmartigues.com/2024/06/27/communique-officiel-reorganisation-du-fc-martigues/ |site=FC Martigues |date=2024-06-27 |accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>{{,}}<ref name=":2">{{Web link |language=fr |title=FC Martigues appoints Pierre Wantiez as president |url=https://maritima.fr/actualites/sports/martigues/2123/le-fc-martigues-nomme-pierre-wantiez-a-la-presidence|site=maritima.fr |accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>. The club announced on {{Date|July 1}} through its new president that it will play at the [[Stade Vélodrome]] for the first part of the upcoming [[Championnat de France de football de deuxième division|Ligue 2]] season. The stadium will be used in a reduced configuration, with the Ganay stand open to the public and Jean-Bouin reserved for the press, staff, and officials<ref name=":0" />{{,}}<ref name=":1" />{{,}}<ref name=":2" />.
=« :0 »>{{Web link |language=fr |title=Football: FC Martigues will play part of its Ligue 2 season at the Vélodrome |url=https://www.laprovence.com/article/sports/101627479760515/football-ligue-2-accord-confirme-pour-la-presence-du-fc-martigues-au-velodrome?id=101627479760515 |site=www.laprovence.com |date=2024-07-01 |accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>{{,}}<ref name=":1">{{Video link|title=Ligue 2: "Martigues will play at the Vélodrome" announces President Wantiez|url=https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/ligue-2/ligue-2-martigues-jouera-au-velodrome-annonce-le-president-wantiez_VN-202407010628.html|language=fr|accessdate=2024-07-01}}</ref>.

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== Honors ==
* [[Coupe Gambardella]]: {{1968 en football|1968}}
* [[Coupe de Provence de football|Coupe de Provence]]: {{1970 en football|1970}}
* [[Championnat de France de football amateur|Championnat de France amateur]]: {{1999 en football|1999}}
* [[Championnat National (France)|Championnat National]]: {{2007 en football|2007}}
== See also ==
* [[Football in France]]
* [[Ligue 2]]
* [[Stade Francis-Turcan]]
== References == <references/>
== External links ==
* [https://www.fcmartigues.fr/ Official website]


== Current squad ==
== Current squad ==
{{Updated|22 August, 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fcmartigues.com/effectif |title=EFFECTIF |trans-title=SQUAD N2 |publisher=FC Martigues |language=fr |access-date=11 August 2022}}</ref>
{{Updated|14 October 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fcmartigues.com/effectif |title=EFFECTIF |trans-title=SQUAD N2 |publisher=FC Martigues |language=fr |access-date=11 August 2022}}</ref>


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{{Fs player|no= 6|nat=FRA|pos=MF|name=Francis Kembolo}}
{{Fs player|no= 7|nat=FRA|pos=MF|name=Oualid Orinel}}
{{Fs player|no= 7|nat=FRA|pos=MF|name=Oualid Orinel}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=FRA|name=Ilyes Zouaoui|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no= 9|nat=FRA|pos=FW|name=[[Romain Montiel]]}}
{{Fs player|no= 9|nat=FRA|pos=FW|name=[[Romain Montiel]]}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=FRA|pos=FW|name=Karim Tlili}}
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{{Fs player|no=11|nat=FRA|pos=FW|name=Abdoul Diawara}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=FRA|pos=MF|name=Milan Robin}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=FRA|pos=MF|name=Milan Robin}}
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{{Fs player|no=19|nat=CIV|pos=FW|name=Patrick Ouotro|other=on loan from [[RC Strasbourg Alsace|Strasbourg]]}}
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{{Fs player|no=39|nat=GLP|pos=DF|name=[[Nathanaël Saintini]] (on loan from [[FC Sion|Sion]])}}
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{{Fs player|no=41|nat=FRA|pos=MF|name=Mohamed Bamba}}
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Latest revision as of 06:22, 17 December 2024

Martigues
FC Martigues logo
Full nameFootball Club de Martigues
Nickname(s)Les Sang et Or (The Blood and Gold)
Founded1921; 104 years ago (1921)
GroundStade Francis-Turcan
Stade Vélodrome (temporarily)
CapacityStade Francis-Turcan: 11,500 (8,289 seated)
Stade Vélodrome: 67,394
ChairmanPierre Wantiez
ManagerTBN
LeagueLigue 2
2023–24Championnat National, 2nd of 18 (promoted)
Websitehttp://www.fcmartigues.com

Football Club de Martigues, known as FC Martigues or just Martigues, is a French professional football club based in Martigues, Bouches-du-Rhône. It competes in Ligue 2, the second level of football in France, having achieved promotion from the Championnat National in 2024.

The club plays at the Stade Francis-Turcan, which has a capacity of 11,500, in Martigues. Their principal rivals are Istres.

History

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The club was founded in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when they gained promotion to the professional Division 2.

The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to the First Division in 1993. The club played for three seasons in the top flight, until it was relegated down to Ligue 2 in 1996. A failed attempt to win promotion at once was followed by relegation to the Championnat National (third level) in 1998. Two years later the club won promotion back to Second Division, but only remained at that level for two seasons.

In 2002, the club was relegated again and after another near miss at promotion in 2003, financial problems saw the club go into liquidation and reform in the Championnat de France Amateur. They finished the 2006–07 season in the Championnat National as 14th. They were relegated to CFA in 2007–08 season as 19th in the Championnat National.

The club was promoted back to the Championnat National in 2022, after ten years in lower divisions.[1]

On 18 May 2024, Martigues secured promotion to Ligue 2, ending a 22-year absence from the second tier. They defeated Nîmes Olympique 1–0 on the final matchday of the 2023–24 Championnat National season to earn promotion as runners-up to Red Star.[2] While waiting for the Stade Francis-Turcan to be renovated to Ligue 2 standards, Martigues began the season at Marseille's Stade Vélodrome.[3]

Current squad

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As of 14 October 2024[4]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 DF Guadeloupe GLP Steve Solvet
5 DF Guinea GUI Simon Falette
6 MF France FRA Francis Kembolo
7 MF France FRA Oualid Orinel
8 FW France FRA Ilyes Zouaoui
9 FW France FRA Romain Montiel
10 FW France FRA Karim Tlili
11 FW France FRA Abdoul Diawara
12 MF France FRA Milan Robin
14 FW Republic of the Congo CGO Bevic Moussiti-Oko
17 FW France FRA Steve Shamal
18 DF Morocco MAR Ayoub Amraoui (on loan from Nice)
19 FW Ivory Coast CIV Patrick Ouotro (on loan from Strasbourg)
20 GK Martinique MTQ Yannick Etile
21 DF Algeria ALG Yanis Hadjem
No. Pos. Nation Player
22 DF Comoros COM Akim Djaha
23 MF Mali MLI Mahamé Siby (on loan from Malmö)
24 DF France FRA Léandro Morante
26 MF France FRA Samir Belloumou
27 FW Republic of the Congo CGO Alain Ipiélé
29 FW France FRA Oucasse Mendy
30 GK France FRA Jérémy Aymes
33 DF France FRA Max Bonalair
34 DF France FRA Luan Gautier
39 DF Guadeloupe GLP Nathanaël Saintini (on loan from Sion)
40 GK France FRA Yan Marillat
41 MF France FRA Mohamed Bamba

Staff

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Position Name
Manager France Thierry Laurey
Assistant Manager
First-Team Coach
Goalkeeper Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coach
First-Team Analyst
Sporting Director Comoros Djamal Mohamed
Head of Performance and Medical
Club Secretary
Club Doctor
Physiotherapist
Masseur
Sports Therapist
Kitman
Scout

Coaches

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Honours

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Notable players

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References

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  1. ^ "Dix ans après, le FC Martigues retrouve le National !" (in French). footamateur.fr. 21 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Martigues composte son billet pour la Ligue 2, Niort reste à quai" (in French). L'Équipe. 18 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Ligue 2 : le FC Martigues va jouer au Stade Vélodrome". WebGirondins (in French). 5 July 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  4. ^ "EFFECTIF" [SQUAD N2] (in French). FC Martigues. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  5. ^ "National 2. Eric Chelle n'est plus l'entraîneur du FC Martigues" (in French). footamateur.fr. 10 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Martigues : le successeur d'Eric Chelle est connu (off)" (in French). foot-national.com. 15 May 2021.
  7. ^ France – Trainers of First and Second Division Clubs


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