Rodez represents Aveyron football through a distinctive local identity and a long presence in France’s national game. Its team page brings the club’s name, home setting, professional pathway and community character into one compact profile. Alongside that enduring context, it captures the team picture current, giving the page a clear connection between Rodez’s heritage and its present-day football organisation. The result is a focused portrait of a club shaped by place, continuity and competition.
Rodez Upcoming matches by league
Ligue 2
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- Regular Season - 7
Rodez
Nancy
Stade Paul Lignon -
- Regular Season - 8
Saint EtienneNo H2HRodez
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- Regular Season - 9
RodezNo H2HMontpellier
Stade Paul Lignon -
- Regular Season - 10
DijonNo H2HRodez
Rodez Last matches by league
Ligue 2
Friendlies Clubs
Ligue 1
Coupe de France
Rodez Team Roster
Rodez’s recorded squad contains 23 players: five attackers, ten defenders, five midfielders and three goalkeepers. The group includes attacking options such as H. Tebily, I. Baldé, K. Nagera, M. Baaloudj and M. Touho, while the defensive unit features A. Cartillier, C. Doumbia, C. Jolibois, M. Magnin and R. Lipinski. Q. Braat, L. Margueron and E. Crombez provide the goalkeeper group. Midfield depth comes from D. Pavlović, J. Mendes, O. Joly, R. Ponti and S. Benchamma. The roster presents a compact, clearly balanced first-team picture.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Raphael Lipinski
Mathis Magnin
Corentin Issanchou Roubiou
E. Jean-Lambert
L. Vungele Vangi
Mohamed Sylla
Ryan Ponti
Loni Quenabio
Cheick Mohamed Doumbia
Steven Luyambula Biwa
position Midfielder
Jordan Mendes Correia
Damjan Pavlović
Mathis Saka
Octave Joly
Antonin Cartillier
position Attacker
Kenny Nagera
Nachon Nsingi Nguidi
Mehdi Baaloudj
Mathis Touho
Kelian Nsona Wa Saka
D. Mavounia
Last Rodez Coachs
Didier Santini is Rodez’s current recorded coach, having begun the role on 1 December 2022. His appointment followed Fabrice Émerick Darbelet’s brief spell from 1 November to 1 December 2022. Laurent Peyrelade previously led the club from July 2015 until November 2022, forming the longer recent chapter in the timeline. Earlier entries record Franck Rizzetto from July 2007 to February 2012 and Frédéric Hantz from July 1998 to July 2001. The sequence places Santini at the latest point after several distinct coaching periods.
Didier Santini
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didier Santini | France | 1 December 2022 | |
| Fabrice Émerick Darbelet | France | 1 November 2022 | 1 December 2022 |
| Laurent Peyrelade | France | 1 July 2015 | 1 November 2022 |
| Franck Rizzetto | France | 1 July 2007 | 1 February 2012 |
| Frédéric Hantz | France | 1 July 1998 | 1 July 2001 |
Rodez Transfers
The recorded arrivals include transfers for S. Luyambula from Orleans, D. Pavlović from Kauno Žalgiris, M. Touho from Villefranche and A. Cartillier from Rouen. A. Pelon and C. Doumbia are listed as returns from loan on 29 June 2026. Earlier entries include free-agent or free-transfer arrivals such as H. Tebily, L. Margueron, M. Baaloudj, R. Ponti, C. Jolibois and Q. Braat in July 2025, alongside loans for M. Saka and M. Tourraine. These entries describe different arrival routes rather than a complete window total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Nsona |
Casa Pia
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Saka |
Toulouse
|
Loan | 30 August 2026 |
| M. Sylla |
Bourg-en-bresse 01
|
Free agent | 23 August 2026 |
| N. Nsingi |
RAAL La Louvière
|
Transfer | 16 August 2026 |
| S. Luyambula Biwa |
Orleans
|
Transfer | 29 July 2026 |
| S. Luyambula |
Orleans
|
Transfer | 29 July 2026 |
| D. Pavlović |
Kauno Žalgiris
|
Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| Antonin Cartillier |
Rouen
|
Transfer | 1 July 2026 |
| A. Cartillier |
Rouen
|
Transfer | 1 July 2026 |
| M. Touho |
Villefranche
|
Transfer | 1 July 2026 |
| C. Doumbia |
Le Puy Foot
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Pelon |
St-Pryvé St-Hilaire
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| F. Tait |
Samsunspor
|
Free agent | 16 October 2025 |
| S. Benchamma |
Sochaux
|
Transfer | 1 September 2025 |
| M. Saka |
Toulouse
|
Loan | 1 September 2025 |
The recorded departures include transfers sending N. Galves to West Brom, A. Trouillet to Standard Liege and T. Arconte to Millwall. W. Younoussa, M. Achi and A. Pelon are listed as free-agent departures on 30 June 2026, while M. Saka and M. Tourraine returned to their parent clubs after loans. Earlier movement includes transfers for D. Mazou-Sacko, M. Bouchouari and T. Nkada, plus free or free-transfer exits involving A. Abdallah, Y. Verdier, L. Mpasi, É. Vandenabeele and G. Coelho. This selection does not represent every departure during the period.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Baldé |
Lorient
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| S. Benchamma |
JS Kabylie
|
Transfer | 30 August 2026 |
| C. Jolibois |
Kifisia
|
Transfer | 25 August 2026 |
| N. Galves |
West Brom
|
Transfer | 27 July 2026 |
| A. Trouillet |
Standard Liege
|
Transfer | 10 July 2026 |
| A. Trouillet |
Standard Liege
|
Transfer | 9 July 2026 |
| A. Pelon |
Grenoble
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Achi |
Cherno More Varna
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| W. Younoussa |
Nantes
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Arconte |
Millwall
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Saka |
Toulouse
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Krzesinski |
Tarbes
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Corredor |
Tarbes
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Saka |
Toulouse
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Pelon |
St-Pryvé St-Hilaire
|
Loan | 1 February 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Rodez’s recorded movement shows movement through several routes. The latest arrivals include four direct transfers in July 2026 and two loan returns recorded on 29 June, while the departure list for the same period contains three transfers and several free-agent exits, alongside players returning to parent clubs. The broader entries show continued use of free or free-transfer arrivals, with loans also appearing in the 2025 intake. On the other side, the 2025 departures combine permanent transfers, free exits and the end of temporary arrangements. The names appearing in both directions underline how movement records can span successive windows: T. Arconte is listed as an arrival in August 2025 and a departure in June 2026, while A. Pelon appears in loan movement before a later return entry. Because the available lists are not exhaustive, they describe the shape and variety of recorded activity rather than a definitive net balance or complete account.
Leagues Rodez has participated in
Rodez has a recorded domestic competition footprint spanning league and cup football. Recent participation includes Ligue 2 and the Coupe de France, both recorded through 2025, while club friendlies are also listed from 2020 to 2025. The Coupe de la Ligue entry is historical and limited to 2019. Earlier league participation includes National 1 in 2017 and 2018, National 2 Group D in 2016 and National 2 Group C from 2011 to 2015. These entries trace the club’s path through France’s national divisions and domestic cup calendar without asserting a current standing.
More about Rodez
Rodez is the common name of Rodez Aveyron Football, a French club founded in 1929 and based in the Aveyron area. Its official corporate identity is SASP Rodez Aveyron Football, while everyday references also use Rodez AF and Le RAF. The club’s visual identity is rooted in red and yellow, reflected in the nickname Les Sangs et Or. Those colors connect the team to regional pride and to the wider Occitan character of its home territory.
Stade Paul-Lignon is central to the club’s identity. Located within Rodez, the ground is known for its intimate, atmospheric setting, an environment closely associated with the Aveyron community. The venue gives the club a compact local stage rather than the profile of a large metropolitan institution. It helps explain the strong connection between matchday football, civic identity and regional belonging.
Rodez’s sporting history includes long periods in lower-tier and amateur football, balanced by sustained spells in France’s professional national structure. The recorded competition history includes National 2, National 1 and Ligue 2, as well as the Coupe de France. Ligue 2 participation is recorded through 2025, placing the club within the professional second tier in the latest competition period covered here. The club has a predominantly domestic, regional and national footprint, with no regular history of UEFA continental competition.
The organisation operates as a professional sporting company supported by regional ownership and community-oriented business networks. Its profile is associated with stable management, collective discipline, physical resilience and youth integration rather than a star-focused model. The senior men’s side is part of a broader club ecosystem that includes the women’s section, known as the Rafettes. Together, the colours, venue, history and community structure define Rodez as an Aveyron club with a distinctly local identity and a place in France’s professional football pyramid.
Last matches statistics for Rodez
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rodez
4 - 1
Cannes
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Rodez
2 - 1
Nimes
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Toulouse
1 - 1
Rodez
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Montpellier
4 - 2
Rodez
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Rodez
3 - 1
Laval
|
9 / 20 |
|
87 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
|
Annecy
2 - 0
Rodez
|
3 / 9 |
|
79 | 12 | - | 4 |
|
Nantes
2 - 5
Rodez
|
5 / 16 |
|
82 | 18 | 3 | 4 |
|
Rodez
2 - 2
PAU
|
5 / 10 |
|
82 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
|
Metz
4 - 1
Rodez
|
6 / 19 |
|
0% | 11 | - | 4 |
|
Rodez
0 - 1
Grenoble
|
8 / 22 |
|
0% | 20 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Rodez
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Rodez
Warnings Rodez
Passes Rodez
Goalkeeper saves Rodez
Latest start lineups Rodez (XI)
Rodez vs Grenoble
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552475
Metz vs Rodez
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552463
Rodez vs PAU
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552458
Nantes vs Rodez
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552445
Annecy vs Rodez
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552432
Rodez vs Laval
Ligue 2 2026 - 1552430
2025-2026
1st shirt