Nîmes Olympique
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History
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In the years following World War 2, Nîmes were promoted to the French Division 1 during the 1949-1950 season and finishing fifth in Division 1 the following season. During the 1950s, the club would see some success at domestic level, winning the Coupe Drago in 1956 in a 3–1 win over Lille and finishing runners up in Division 1 on three occasions (1957-58, 1958-59 and 1959-60).[1] The club would fall into the French Division 2 in the 1983-84 season.[1]
In the 1995–96 season, then playing in the third division (non-professional level), Nîmes reached the final of the Coupe de France, allowing them to compete the following year in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. In September 1996, in the Round of 32, Nîmes beat Budapest Honvéd (5–2 on aggregate), before losing to AIK in the next round (2–3 on aggregate).[2][3]
On 5 May 2018, Nîmes secured promotion back to Ligue 1 for the first time since the 1992–93 season after finishing second in Ligue 2.[4] In the 2018–19 season, Nîmes finished comfortably above the relegation zone in Ligue 1, placing 9th among 20 teams. In the 2020–21 Ligue 1 season, Nîmes finished second from bottom and were relegated to Ligue 2.[5]
On 5 November 2022, Nîmes played its final match at the Stade des Costières, a 1–0 Ligue 2 victory over Bordeaux.[6] The club would move into the Stade des Antonins on a temporary basis, before the demolition of the Stade des Costières would pave the way for the construction of the Stade Nemausus, for a projected completion in 2026.[7] In the 2022–23 Ligue 2 season, Nîmes finished second from the bottom and were relegated to the Championnat National.[8] In the 2024-25 Championnat National season, they finished at the bottom and were relegated once again to Championnat National 2.[9] However, they were excluded from national competitions due to financial issues. They will restart in Régional 1, the sixth tier of french football.
Players
Current squad
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Out on loan
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Notable players
Below are the notable former players who have represented Nîmes in league and international competition since the club's foundation in 1937. To appear in the section below, a player must have played in at least 80 official matches for the club or represented the national team for which the player is eligible during his stint with Nîmes or following his departure.
For a complete list of Nîmes Olympique players, see Category:Nîmes Olympique players
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Coaches
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Honours
League
- Ligue 1
- Runners-up: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1972
- Ligue 2
- Champions: 1950
- Runners-up: 2018
- Championnat National
- Champions: 1997, 2012
Cup
- Coupe de France
- Trophée des Champions
- Runners-up: 1958
- Coppa delle Alpi
- Champions: 1972
- Coupe Charles Drago
- Champions: 1956
- Coupe Gambardella
- Champions: 1961, 1966, 1969, 1977
References
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External links
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