Nice, officially Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice, is one of France’s enduring football institutions. Founded in 1904, the club carries a distinctive Mediterranean character and the nickname Les Aiglons. Its red-and-black identity is closely associated with the Allianz Riviera, the modern home in Saint-Isidore that replaced Stade du Ray. This team page brings together Nice’s established profile, recent sporting context and historical place in French football, with the club’s regional roots and independent spirit providing the central thread.
Nice Upcoming matches by league
Ligue 1
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- Regular Season - 5
Nice
Lille
Allianz Riviera -
- Regular Season - 6
NiceNo H2HStrasbourg
Allianz Riviera -
- Regular Season - 7
LyonNo H2HNice
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- Regular Season - 8
Stade Brestois 29No H2HNice
Nice Last matches by league
Ligue 1
Friendlies Clubs
Coupe de France
UEFA Europa League
UEFA Champions League
Nice Team Roster
Nice’s recorded squad contains 29 players: seven attackers, ten defenders, nine midfielders and three goalkeepers. The positional balance includes seven attacking options, with G. Hein, M. Cho and S. Diop among the listed forwards. The defensive group includes Mohamed Abdelmonem, J. Clauss and M. Bard, while H. Boudaoui, M. Sanson and Y. Ndayishimiye are named in midfield. T. Boulhendi, Y. Diouf and Martin Ponsot make up the recorded goalkeeping group. Other listed profiles include Enguerrand Bouard, I. Jansson, A. Abdi and L. Abergel, giving the page a concise view of the current 29-player roster.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
E. Sahraoui
Ali El Abdi
Antoine Mendy
Youssouf Nyange Ndayishimiye
Moïse Bombito Lumpungu
Hamza Koutoune
position Midfielder
N. Laarej
Laurent Abergel
Hicham Boudaoui
Gauthier Hein
Morgan Stéphane Sanson
Sofiane Diop
Sepe Elye Wahi
Issiaga Camara
Niels Patrick Nkounkou
Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel
A. Camara
Djibril Coulibaly
Everton Pereira da Silva
Jonathan Clauss
Salis Abdul Samed
position Attacker
Mohammed El Amine Amoura
Isak Alexander Jansson
Nathan Ngoumou Minpole
D. Morana
Zoumana Diallo
Last Nice Coachs
Franck Haise is Nice’s head coach, having begun his tenure on 1 June 2024. The coaching timeline places Francesco Farioli before him, from June 2023 to May 2024, following Didier Digard’s spell from January to June 2023. Lucien Favre led the side from June 2022 to January 2023, while Christophe Galtier preceded him between June 2021 and June 2022. The sequence shows five recorded appointments across the period, with Haise identified as the current coach in the latest timeline.
Olivier Pantaloni
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivier Pantaloni | France | 1 July 2026 | |
| Franck Haise | France | 1 June 2024 | |
| Francesco Farioli | Italy | 1 June 2023 | 1 May 2024 |
| Didier Frédéric Thierry Digard | France | 1 January 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Lucien Favre | Switzerland | 1 June 2022 | 1 January 2023 |
| Christophe Galtier | France | 1 June 2021 | 1 June 2022 |
| Adrian Ursea | Romania | 1 December 2020 | 1 June 2021 |
| Patrick Donalé Vieira | Senegal | 1 June 2018 | 1 December 2020 |
| Lucien Favre | Switzerland | 1 May 2016 | 1 June 2018 |
| Claude Puel | France | 1 May 2012 | 1 May 2016 |
| Éric Serge Roy | France | 1 March 2010 | 1 November 2011 |
| Didier Ollé-Nicolle | France | 1 July 2009 | 1 March 2010 |
| Frédéric Antonetti | France | 1 July 2005 | 1 June 2009 |
| Jean Fernandez | Algeria | 1 July 1990 | 31 December 1990 |
Nice Transfers
Nice’s recorded arrivals include G. Hein from Metz in a transfer recorded on 3 August and L. Abergel from Lorient as a free agent on 1 July. H. Koutoune arrived from Tomori Berat in a transfer, while S. Abdul Samed joined from Lens in another transfer recorded in August 2025. E. Wahi and Tiago Gouveia were listed as loans during 2025. The arrivals also include returns from loan for R. Ilie, T. Moffi, J. Boga, M. Viti, A. Balde, I. Camara, H. Koutoune, T. Boulhendi and V. Orakpo in 2026. These listed movements represent a selection rather than Nice’s complete arrival history.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Nkounkou |
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Amoura |
VfL Wolfsburg
|
Loan | 30 August 2026 |
| E. Wahi |
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
Loan | 23 August 2026 |
| A. Witsel |
Girona
|
Free agent | 17 August 2026 |
| N. Ngoumou |
Borussia Mönchengladbach
|
Free agent | 16 August 2026 |
| G. Hein |
Metz
|
Transfer | 3 August 2026 |
| L. Abergel |
Lorient
|
Free agent | 1 July 2026 |
| V. Orakpo |
Nancy
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Boulhendi |
Bourg-en-bresse 01
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| H. Koutoune |
Annecy
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| I. Camara |
IF Brommapojkarna
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Balde |
FC ST. Gallen
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Viti |
Sampdoria
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Boga |
Juventus
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Moffi |
FC Porto
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Nice’s recorded departures include Kevin Carlos on loan to Cagliari and transfers sending T. Louchet to PAOK, M. Viti to Sampdoria, R. Ilie to Mantova and G. Bernardeau to Lorient. K. Boudache and M. Dupé left as free agents for Lyon and Nantes respectively, while J. Boga, A. Balde and C. Vanhoutte also moved in transfers during June 2026. Several entries are returns from loan, including Abdulay Bah, Tiago Gouveia and E. Wahi. Earlier loans and free-agent exits involving V. Orakpo, J. Boga, T. Moffi, Bernard Nguene, M. Viti and B. Brahimi are also listed. The departures shown are selected movements, not a complete total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga |
Excelsior Virton
|
Loan | 2 September 2026 |
| V. Orakpo |
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
|
Loan | 2 September 2026 |
| M. Bard |
Leeds
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| K. Peprah Oppong |
Fenerbahçe
|
Transfer | 27 August 2026 |
| M. Cho |
Hull City
|
Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| T. Moffi |
Hamburger SV
|
Transfer | 23 August 2026 |
| Kevin Carlos |
Cagliari
|
Loan | 9 August 2026 |
| T. Louchet |
PAOK
|
Transfer | 2 August 2026 |
| M. Viti |
Sampdoria
|
Transfer | 30 July 2026 |
| R. Ilie |
Mantova
|
Transfer | 27 July 2026 |
| G. Bernardeau |
Lorient
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| C. Vanhoutte |
Feyenoord
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Balde |
FC ST. Gallen
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Boga |
Juventus
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Dupé |
Nantes
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Nice’s recorded movement picture combines permanent transfers, free-agent arrivals, loans and several returns from temporary spells. The incoming list includes G. Hein and H. Koutoune as transfers, L. Abergel as a free agent, and E. Wahi and Tiago Gouveia on loan, alongside multiple loan returns. The outgoing list similarly mixes a loan for Kevin Carlos, transfers involving T. Louchet, M. Viti, R. Ilie and others, free-agent departures for K. Boudache and M. Dupé, and returns to parent clubs for several loanees. Some names appear in more than one movement category across different dates, notably J. Boga, M. Viti and V. Orakpo, so the sequence is better understood as a timeline of individual transactions than as a simple arrivals-versus-departures count. The movements listed here are selected and do not establish a complete seasonal total, financial balance or net spend.
Leagues Nice has participated in
Nice’s recorded competition history includes Ligue 1 from 2010 through 2025, with recent participation records continuing through 2025. The same recent span covers the Coupe de France, club friendlies, the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. Nice also has a recorded UEFA Europa Conference League entry from 2022, which is historical rather than recent in the available record. The Coupe de la Ligue appears from 2011 to 2019 and is likewise historical. These records place Nice within France’s top domestic league and show a broad European footprint, while the available years describe recorded participation rather than every season in the club’s history.
More about Nice
Nice, officially Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice, is a French football club founded in 1904 and rooted in the Mediterranean city of Nice. Commonly known as OGC Nice and nicknamed Les Aiglons, it carries one of the most distinctive visual identities in French football: red and black vertical stripes, complemented by the golden eagle associated with the crest and the city’s symbolism.
The club plays at the Allianz Riviera in Saint-Isidore, a modern multipurpose stadium that replaced the historic Stade du Ray. Its setting overlooking the Var valley gives the team a contemporary home while preserving a strong connection with the wider Nice region. The venue’s modern, environmentally conscious design also reflects the city’s place as a major destination on France’s Mediterranean coast.
Nice’s sporting history includes a particularly important golden era in the 1950s, when league titles and domestic cups established the club as a leading force in the south of France. Its identity has continued to combine ambition with independence, creating a culture that values local belonging while welcoming talent from beyond the region. The nickname Les Aiglons reinforces that blend of civic symbolism and sporting aspiration.
In the modern era, Nice has maintained a sustained presence in Ligue 1 and has built a recurring European profile. Its recorded participation includes the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, with a UEFA Europa Conference League appearance also recorded. Domestic cup football remains part of the club’s competitive ecosystem, while friendlies support the broader season cycle.
The wider structure is associated with international ownership models and an emphasis on infrastructure and youth development. That framework sits alongside tactically progressive coaching and scouting networks that draw from Europe and Africa. Together, the stadium, colors, history, youth-development focus and European reach define Nice as a major institution of French football, with Mediterranean character at the center of its public identity.
Last matches statistics for Nice
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Etienne
0 - 0
Nice
|
0 / 4 |
|
85 | 7 | - | |
|
Nice
4 - 1
Saint Etienne
|
10 / 20 |
|
86 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
|
Nice
4 - 0
Nimes
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Juventus
2 - 0
Nice
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Cagliari
0 - 0
Nice
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Hull City
0 - 0
Nice
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Nice
0 - 0
Lorient
|
1 / 11 |
|
88 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
|
Paris FC
3 - 0
Nice
|
4 / 15 |
|
89 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
|
Nice
1 - 1
Le Mans
|
2 / 8 |
|
0% | 4 | 2 | 2 |
|
Auxerre
1 - 0
Nice
|
4 / 12 |
|
0% | 7 | 1 | 4 |
Detailed statistics Nice
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Nice
Warnings Nice
Passes Nice
Goalkeeper saves Nice
Latest start lineups Nice (XI)
Auxerre vs Nice
Ligue 1 2026 - 1552756
Nice vs Le Mans
Ligue 1 2026 - 1552752
Paris FC vs Nice
Ligue 1 2026 - 1552743
Nice vs Lorient
Ligue 1 2026 - 1552734
Nice vs Saint Etienne
Ligue 1 2025 - 1545409
Saint Etienne vs Nice
Ligue 1 2025 - 1545408
2025-2026
1st shirt
2023-2024
1st shirt
2023-2024
2nd shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2022-2023
3rd shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2021-2022
5th shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
2nd shirt
2020-2021
3rd shirt
2020-2021
4th shirt
2019-2020
1st shirt