Laval is a French club founded in 1902. Its profile brings together the squad, coaching chronology, recent arrivals and departures, and recorded competition footprint. The overview places the latest team context beside earlier chapters in the club’s French football journey, while the long-form profile focuses on identity and continuity. Together, these sections present Laval as a distinct French side rather than a namesake from another country.
Laval Upcoming matches by league
Ligue 2
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- Regular Season - 7
Laval
Sochaux
Stade Francis Le Basser -
- Regular Season - 8PAUNo H2HLaval
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- Regular Season - 9
LavalNo H2HClermont Foot
Stade Francis Le Basser -
- Regular Season - 10
NancyNo H2HLaval
Laval Last matches by league
Ligue 2
Friendlies Clubs
Coupe de France
Laval Team Roster
The recorded squad contains 29 players: 11 midfielders, eight defenders, seven attackers and three goalkeepers. The midfield group includes F. Coquelin, C. Mandouki, J. Maggiotti, T. Bouriaud and Y. Court, while the defensive options include A. Lô, J. Gaudin, L. Samb and W. Bianda. M. Sellouki, C. Fatou and T. Dago are among the listed attackers. M. Hautbois, M. Samassa and L. Droyaux form the goalkeeper group. This gives the recorded roster a midfield-heavy balance, with coverage across all four main positional units.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
William Ludovic Brandon Bianda
Mattéo Commaret
Ababacar Moustapha Lô
A. Beaudouin
Jules Gaudin
Esteban Mouton
Sidi Bane
L. Samb
position Midfielder
Julien Maggiotti
Sam Sanna
C. Gourichy
Teddy Bouriaud
Francis Joseph Coquelin
Cyril Paul Mandouki
Ethan Clavreul
Hermann Esmel
Alpha Diallo
M. Sidibe
Y. Court
S. Mellier
position Attacker
Noa-Grace Mupemba
Trevis Dago
Corentin Fatou
Aboubakary Kanté
M. Houdayer
Last Laval Coachs
The most recent recorded coaching start is Olivier Frapolli’s, on 1 July 2019. The chronology does not establish whether he remained in charge. François Ciccolini is listed from July 2018 to July 2019. Earlier entries include Manuel Pires from December 2017, Jean-Marc Nobilo from June 2017 and Thierry Goudet from April to May 2017, outlining a sequence of recorded coaching changes across 2017 to 2019.
Olivier Frapolli
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivier Frapolli | France | 1 July 2019 | |
| François Ciccolini | France | 1 July 2018 | 1 July 2019 |
| Manuel Pires | France | 20 December 2017 | |
| Jean-Marc Nobilo | France | 1 June 2017 | |
| 1 April 2017 | |||
| Marco Simone | Italy | 1 November 2016 | 1 April 2017 |
| Denis Zanko | France | 1 December 2015 | 1 November 2016 |
| Philippe Hinschberger | France | 1 July 2010 | 1 February 2014 |
| 14 January 2004 | 30 June 2004 |
Laval Transfers
The recorded arrivals include free-agent additions C. Fatou from Boulogne, F. Coquelin from Nantes, T. Bouriaud from Nancy, C. Gourichy from Thionville Lusitanos, H. Esmel from Le Puy Foot and A. Kanté from Dunkerque. J. Gaudin and A. Lô were recorded as transfers, while Owen Kouassi and D. Mbayo joined on loan earlier in 2026. The list also includes returns from loan for A. Faurand-Tournaire, L. Martins and N. Mupemba, plus earlier free-agent and loan activity. It is a recent group of movements, not an exhaustive transfer total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Diallo |
Lens
|
Transfer | 30 August 2026 |
| C. Fatou |
Boulogne
|
Free agent | 20 July 2026 |
| F. Coquelin |
Nantes
|
Free agent | 5 July 2026 |
| T. Bouriaud |
Nancy
|
Free agent | 2 July 2026 |
| A. Kanté |
Dunkerque
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| H. Esmel |
Le Puy Foot
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Gaudin |
Charleroi
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Lô |
Amiens
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Gourichy |
Thionville Lusitanos
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Mupemba |
Chateauroux
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Fatou |
Boulogne
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Martins |
Gobelins
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Faurand-Tournaire |
La Roche VF
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Gaudin |
Charleroi
|
Transfer | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Bane |
AVS
|
Free agent | 1 February 2026 |
Laval’s recorded departures include M. Camara to Montpellier and W. Kokolo to Hannover 96 in transfer moves, while T. Thomas, P. Ouaneh, M. Tchokounté, M. Raimbault, T. Pellenard, J. Tell and K. Zohi are listed as free-agent exits. Loan departures include E. Montet, L. Martins, A. Faurand-Tournaire and N. Mupemba. Y. Aradj, E. Maddy, D. Mbayo and Owen Kouassi returned to Toulouse, Auxerre, PEC Zwolle and Lecce respectively after loans. The listed movements are a limited recent view, not a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sellouki |
Rio Ave
|
Transfer | 25 August 2026 |
| A. Faurand-Tournaire |
Ha Noi
|
Transfer | 17 August 2026 |
| M. Camara |
Montpellier
|
Transfer | 15 July 2026 |
| T. Thomas |
Fleury 91
|
Free agent | 12 July 2026 |
| M. Tchokounté |
Rouen
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Martins |
Avranches
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| P. Ouaneh |
Uta Arad
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Montet |
Thionville Lusitanos
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Raimbault |
Saint-Colomban Locminé
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Tchokounté |
Rouen
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Owen Kouassi |
Lecce
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Mbayo |
PEC Zwolle
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| E. Maddy |
Auxerre
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. Aradj |
Toulouse
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Faurand-Tournaire |
La Roche VF
|
Loan | 28 January 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded movement picture contains several forms of player movement rather than one dominant transaction type. Arrivals include a group of free agents, with C. Fatou, F. Coquelin, T. Bouriaud, C. Gourichy, H. Esmel and A. Kanté among those listed, alongside transfer entries for J. Gaudin and A. Lô. Loans also feature through Owen Kouassi and D. Mbayo, while returns from loan bring back A. Faurand-Tournaire, L. Martins and N. Mupemba. Departures combine transfers, free-agent exits, loans and the return of temporary additions to parent clubs. The result is a mixed movement profile spanning permanent recruitment, temporary placements and player circulation. Since the arrival and departure lists are limited rather than exhaustive, they cannot establish the full scale of turnover or a net balance. No fees are recorded, leaving the financial value of this activity unstated.
Leagues Laval has participated in
Laval’s recorded competition footprint spans league, cup and friendly football. Ligue 2 is listed from 2010 through 2025, while National 1 appears from 2017 to 2021 and is historical in this profile. Coupe de France participation is recorded from 2011 through 2025, making it a recent competition entry alongside Ligue 2. Friendlies Clubs are also recorded from 2020 through 2025. Coupe de la Ligue, listed from 2011 to 2018, belongs to the historical part of the record. The latest entries reach 2025, so the page does not establish Laval’s competition schedule beyond that year.
More about Laval
Laval is a French football club founded in 1902. The identity attached to this page is the French side, distinct from FC Laval in Quebec, a separate organization with a different national setting and competition ecosystem. This distinction is important because similarly named clubs should not be blended into one history. Laval’s recorded competitive footprint reaches back to 2010 in Ligue 2 and 2011 in the Coupe de France. Ligue 2 is therefore the longest-running league entry in the documented history. National 1 appears from 2017 to 2021 and is historical rather than recent, while the Coupe de la Ligue is recorded from 2011 to 2018. Friendlies Clubs are listed from 2020 through 2025. Coupe de France and Ligue 2 both have entries through 2025, giving the club a sustained presence across league, cup and preparatory competition. The latest squad listing contains 29 players across goalkeeping, defence, midfield and attack. The profile supports a clear picture of Laval as an established French football organisation with a broad recorded competition history and an active senior squad. It does not, however, establish a verified home venue, stadium capacity, ownership structure, badge tradition, supporter culture, academy model or formal development partnership for this specific club. Details associated with the Canadian FC Laval entities therefore do not belong in this account. The strongest durable facts are Laval’s French identity, its 1902 foundation and its documented participation in Ligue 2, the Coupe de France, National 1, the Coupe de la Ligue and club friendlies. The coaching chronology and player-movement record add recent context, but they do not by themselves define the club’s institutional history. This evidence-limited profile avoids assigning unverified venue or ownership details while preserving the competition trail that can be dated with confidence.
Last matches statistics for Laval
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Laval
2 - 1
Avranches
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Laval
1 - 2
Concarneau
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Laval
3 - 1
Granville
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Le Havre
1 - 1
Laval
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Rodez
3 - 1
Laval
|
1 / 6 |
|
84 | 5 | 1 1 | 6 |
|
Laval
2 - 1
Nantes
|
5 / 9 |
|
80 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
|
Metz
1 - 1
Laval
|
3 / 11 |
|
85 | 16 | 3 | 6 |
|
Laval
0 - 3
Grenoble
|
4 / 16 |
|
88 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
|
Laval
1 - 2
RED Star FC 93
|
3 / 15 |
|
0% | 15 | 2 | 5 |
|
Dijon
3 - 2
Laval
|
7 / 20 |
|
0% | 17 | 1 | 0 |
Detailed statistics Laval
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Laval
Warnings Laval
Passes Laval
Goalkeeper saves Laval
Latest start lineups Laval (XI)
Dijon vs Laval
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552469
Laval vs RED Star FC 93
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552462
Laval vs Grenoble
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552454
Metz vs Laval
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552444
Laval vs Nantes
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552436
Rodez vs Laval
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552430
2025-2026
1st shirt