Olympique de Marseille, commonly known as Marseille or OM, is a prestigious French football club based in Marseille, competing in Ligue 1. Established in 1899, the club boasts nine league titles, ten Coupe de France trophies, and a UEFA Champions League victory in 1993, making it the first French team to win the prestigious trophy. The club plays at the Stade Vélodrome, a 67,394-capacity stadium renowned for its passionate fans and frequent high attendances. Known for their fierce rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille has been a significant force in French football. Under the ownership of Frank McCourt since 2016, Marseille continues to maintain its status as a major player in European football.
Team Information
| Full Name | Olympique de Marseille |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Les Phocéens (The Phocaeans), Les Olympiens (The Olympians), Les Minots (The Boys from Marseille) |
| Short Name | OM, Marseille |
| Founded | 31 August 1899; 124 years ago |
| Ground | Stade Vélodrome |
| Capacity | 67,394 |
| Owners | Frank McCourt (95%), Margarita Louis-Dreyfus (5%) |
| President | Pablo Longoria |
| Manager | Roberto De Zerbi |
| League | Ligue 1 |
| 2023–24 Position | 8th of 18 |
Marseille In Ligue 1 (Last 10 Years)
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 8th | 57 | Roberto De Zerbi | Alexandre Lacazette |
| 2022-23 | 3rd | 73 | Igor Tudor | Alexis Sánchez |
| 2021-22 | 2nd | 71 | Jorge Sampaoli | Dimitri Payet |
| 2020-21 | 5th | 60 | Jorge Sampaoli | Arkadiusz Milik |
| 2019-20 | 2nd | 56 | André Villas-Boas | Dario Benedetto |
| 2018-19 | 5th | 55 | Rudi Garcia | Florian Thauvin |
| 2017-18 | 4th | 74 | Rudi Garcia | Florian Thauvin |
| 2016-17 | 5th | 65 | Rudi Garcia | Bafétimbi Gomis |
| 2015-16 | 3rd | 65 | Michel | Michy Batshuayi |
| 2014-15 | 4th | 64 | Marcelo Bielsa | André-Pierre Gignac |
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