F.C. Lorient
Squad
Abdul Majeed Waris2015current
Enzo Le Fée2019current
Montassar Talbi2022current
Yvon Mvogo2022current
Antoine Cuissard1946–1947- Antoine Cuissard1959–1960
Christian Gourcuff1982–1986
Robert Malm1997–1998
Patrice Loko1998–1999- Robert Malm1999–1999
Seydou Keita2000–2002
Jacques Abardonado2001–2002- Pape Malick2001–2005
Pascal Feindouno2001–2002- Kodjovi Obilalé2002–2003
Luis Robson2002–2005- Patrice Loko2002–2004
Bakari Koné2003–2005
Jérémy Morel2003–2011
André-Pierre Gignac2004–2007
Carl Medjani2004–2005
Karim Ziani2004–2005- Karim Ziani2005–2006
- Carl Medjani2006–2007
Christophe Jallet2006–2009
Djamel Mesbah2006–2006- Fabrice Abriel2006–2009
Gaël Danic2006–2006
Hamed Namouchi2006–2009
Michaël Ciani2006–2007
Rafik Saïfi2006–2009
Steve Marlet2006–2007
Marama Vahirua2007–2010
Medhi Benatia2007–2008- Michaël Ciani2007–2009
André Ayew2008–2009
Kevin Gameiro2008–2011
Morgan Amalfitano2008–2011
Arnold Mvuemba2009–2012
Gabriel Obertan2009–2009
Laurent Koscielny2009–2010
Olivier Monterrubio2009–2011- Alaixys Romao2010–2013
Benjamin Lecomte2010–2017
Bruno Ecuele Manga2010–2014
Francis Coquelin2010–2011
Gilles Sunu2010–2011
Grégory Bourillon2010–2014
Kévin Monnet-Paquet2010–2011
Lamine Koné2010–2016
Sebastián Dubarbier2010–2012
Cheick Doukouré2011–2014- Gilles Sunu2011–2011
- Gilles Sunu2011–2015
Innocent Emeghara2011–2013
Joel Campbell2011–2012
Jérémie Aliadière2011–2014- Kévin Monnet-Paquet2011–2014
Alain Traoré2012–2015- Gilles Sunu2012–2014
Jérémie Janot2012–2012
Lamine Gassama2012–2013- Lamine Gassama2012–2013
Ludovic Giuly2012–2013
Mario Lemina2012–2013
Larry Azouni2013–2014
Mohammed Abu2013–2013
Rafidine Abdullah2013–2015
Raphaël Guerreiro2013–2016
Ryan Mason2013–2013
Vincent Aboubakar2013–2014- Alain Traoré2014–2015
Jordan Ayew2014–2015
Mattéo Guendouzi2014–2018
Mehdi Mostefa2014–2015
Denis Bouanga2015–2018
Didier Ibrahim Ndong2015–2016
Zargo Touré2015–2018
Alexis Claude-Maurice2016–2019
Lindsay Rose2016–2019- Lindsay Rose2016–2016
Steven Moreira2016–2018
Mathieu Peybernes2017–2017
Illan Meslier2018–2019
Yoane Wissa2018–2021- Jérémy Morel2020–2022
Terem Moffi2020–2023
Trevoh Chalobah2020–2021
Adil Aouchiche2022–2023
Benjamin Mendy2023–2025
Tiemoué Bakayoko2023–2024
FC Lorient is a professional football club based in Brittany, France, founded in 1926.
The club plays its home matches at the Stade Yves Allainmat, also known as Stade du Moustoir.
FC Lorient was formed from La Marée Sportive, established by Madame Cuissard and her son in 1925.
Biography
Formation
Football Club Lorient, commonly known as FC Lorient, was established on April 2, 1926, in Lorient, Brittany. The club originated from La Marée Sportive, founded a year earlier by Madame Cuissard and her son Joseph. Initially, Lorient played as an amateur club under Czechoslovak manager Jozef Loquay, achieving early success by winning the Champions de l'Ouest in 1929, which allowed them to enter the Division d'Honneur of Brittany. The club continued to thrive, winning the league in 1932 and again in 1936, but the outbreak of World War II hindered their progress as many players left to serve in the war or play abroad.
Post-War Recovery
After the war, Antoine Cuissard, the grandson of the club's founder, returned to help rebuild FC Lorient. The club resumed play in the Division d'Honneur and saw Cuissard become one of the first players to represent the France national team while with Lorient. By 1948, the club had advanced to the Championnat de France amateur (CFA), although financial struggles led to a temporary setback. In 1957, Lorient was promoted back to the CFA, but continued to face challenges until they sought sponsorship to turn professional.
Recent Success
FC Lorient has experienced significant achievements in recent years, including winning Ligue 2 titles in the 2019–20 and 2024–25 seasons, which secured their promotion to Ligue 1. The club also boasts a rich history of domestic honors, including a Coupe de France victory in 2001–02 and multiple regional championships. Today, FC Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade Yves Allainmat, also known as Stade du Moustoir, and is managed by Olivier Pantaloni, continuing its legacy in French football.
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Career & Clubs
Football Club Lorient was founded on 2 April 1926. Lorient was formed off of La Marée Sportive, a club founded a year earlier by Madame Cuissard, a store patron who originated from Saint-Étienne, and her son Joseph. In 1929, The club began play as an amateur club under the Czechoslovak manager Jozef Loquay and won the Champions de l'Ouest, which placed the club into the Division d'Honneur of the Brittany region. In 1932, Lorient won the league and, four years later, repeated this performance. The onset of World War II limited the club's meteoric rise in the region and the departure of several players who either joined the war effort or left to play abroad effectively disseminated the club. Following the war, Antoine Cuissard, the grandson of Madame Cuissard, joined the club as a player with intentions of rebuilding it in honour of his grandmother. Lorient began play in the Division d'Honneur. Cuissard began one of the first Lorient players to maintain a place in the France national team while playing with the club. In 1954, he played on the team that qualified for the 1954 FIFA World Cup. Lorient quickly recovered and, by 1948, was playing in the Championnat de France amateur (CFA). The club spent two years in the league before falling back to the Division d'Honneur. In 1957, Lorient was promoted back to the CFA, but struggled due to being limited financially. Subsequently, the club sought sponsors with the hopes of becoming professional. In 1967, under the chairmanship of…
- League
- Ligue 2
- League
- Ligue 1
Legacy
Domestic
Ligue 2 Champions: 2019–20, 2024–25 Championnat National Champions: 1994–95 Coupe de France Champions: 2001–02 Coupe de la Ligue Runners-up: 2001–02 Trophée des Champions Runners-up: 2002
Regional
Division d'Honneur (Bretagne) Champions (5): 1932, 1936, 1957, 1983, 1995 Coupe de Bretagne Champions (6): 1958, 1970, 1982, 1990, 2000, 2002
European football
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Football Club Lorient, commonly referred to as FC Lorient, is a French professional association football club based in Lorient, Brittany. The club was founded in 1926 and currently competes in Ligue 1, having been promoted from Ligue 2 at the end of the 2024–25 season. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade Yves Allainmat, named after the former mayor of Lorient. The stadium is surnamed Stade du Moustoir because of its location within the city. The team is managed by Olivier Pantaloni.
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