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F.C. Girondins de Bordeaux
Full name Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux
Founded 1881
Ground Stade Chaban Delmas,
Bordeaux
Ground Capacity 34,327
Chairman Jean-Louis Triaud
Manager Willy Sagnol
League Ligue 1
2012/13 Ligue 1, 7th

F.C. Girondins de Bordeaux is a famous football club from France. They are often just called Bordeaux. The club was started a long time ago in 1881. They play their home games at the Stade Chaban Delmas in the city of Bordeaux. This stadium can hold over 34,000 fans!

Winning Major Championships

Bordeaux has won some big titles in French football. Their most important wins are in the top French league, which is now called Ligue 1.

Ligue 1 Victories

The club has won the top French league six times. These victories show how strong they have been over the years.

  • Ligue 1 (formerly Division 1) : 6 times
    • 1949/50
    • 1983/84
    • 1984/85
    • 1986/87
    • 1998/99
    • 2008/09

Ligue 2 Success

Bordeaux has also won the second-tier French league once.

  • Ligue 2 (formerly Division 2) : 1 time
    • 1991/92

Recent League Performance

Here's a look at how Bordeaux has performed in the top French league, Ligue 1, in recent years. This table shows their position at the end of each season.

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