F.C. Nantes facts for kids
| Full name | Football Club de Nantes |
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| Founded | 1943 |
| Ground | Stade de la Beaujoire |
| Capacity | 38,285 |
| Chairman | Waldemar Kita |
| Manager | Michel Der Zakarian |
| League | Ligue 1 |
| 2012/13 | Ligue 2, 3rd (Promoted) |
F.C. Nantes is a football club which plays in Nantes, France. It was founded in 1943 and has a long history in French football. The team plays its home games at the Stade de la Beaujoire stadium.
Club Name History
The club has had a few different names over the years. Here's how it changed:
- 1943-1992: F.C. Nantes
- 1992-2008: F.C. Nantes Atlantique
- 2008-present: F.C. Nantes
League Championships
F.C. Nantes is famous for winning the top French football league, which was called Division 1 and is now known as Ligue 1. They have won this championship 8 times!
- Division 1 titles: 8
- 1964/65
- 1965/66
- 1972/73
- 1976/77
- 1979/80
- 1982/83
- 1994/95
- 2000/01
Recent League Performance
Here's how F.C. Nantes has performed in the league in recent years. They have played in both Ligue 1 (the top league) and Ligue 2 (the second division).
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