Toulouse is a French football club from southern France, known for its violet identity and a long presence across the national game. Founded in 1937, it has appeared in France’s leading divisions, domestic cups and European competition. The club’s story is closely tied to the city of Toulouse, its Occitan surroundings and the regional rivalry with Bordeaux. A modern, data-informed recruitment outlook sits alongside that local character, giving Toulouse a distinctive place in French football and a profile that connects sporting ambition with regional culture.
Toulouse Upcoming matches by league
Ligue 1
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- Regular Season - 5
Toulouse
Le Havre
Stadium de Toulouse -
- Regular Season - 6
MonacoNo H2HToulouse
Stade Louis-II -
- Regular Season - 7
Le MansNo H2HToulouse
Stade Marie-Marvingt -
- Regular Season - 8
ToulouseNo H2HEstac Troyes
Stadium de Toulouse
Toulouse Last matches by league
Ligue 1
Friendlies Clubs
Coupe de France
Toulouse Team Roster
Toulouse’s recorded squad contains 29 players: nine attackers, eight defenders, nine midfielders and three goalkeepers. The attacking group includes Y. Gboho, S. Hidalgo, Julián Vignolo and J. Russell-Rowe, while R. Nicolaisen and M. McKenzie are among the listed defenders. Goalkeeping options are G. Restes, M. Niflore and N. Said Mchindra. Midfield is represented by A. Dønnum, C. Cásseres, N. Schmidt and R. Messali, alongside five other listed players. Shirt numbers are listed for many members, including Gboho at 10, Vignolo at 7 and Restes at 16, but the squad list does not assign numbers universally.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Rasmus Schmidt Nicolaisen
Seny Koumbassa
Christ Tapé
David Uyoyo Odogu
Rafik Messali
Ismail Diallo
position Midfielder
Alexis Vossah
Thomas Jørgensen
Santiago Hidalgo Massa
Niko Kristian Sigur
Aron Leonard Dønnum
Abu Francis
Mathis Amougou
Cristian Sleiker Cásseres Yepes Jr.
Niklas Uwe Schmidt
Ilyas Azizi
position Attacker
L. Frechingues
Julián Vignolo
Sion Oppong
Jacen Rex Orlando Russell-Rowe
Casper Tengstedt
A. Amaaouch
Last Toulouse Coachs
The latest recorded coaching appointment is Carles Martínez, who began work with Toulouse on 1 June 2023. The timeline does not confirm him as the current holder of the role, so his entry is presented by date rather than as a current appointment. Philippe Montanier’s spell ran from June 2021 to June 2023, following Patrice Garande from June 2020 to June 2021. Earlier entries cover Antoine Kombouare from October 2019 to January 2020 and Alain Casanova from July 2018 to October 2019.
Carles Martínez Novell
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carles Martínez Novell | Spain | 1 June 2023 | |
| Philippe Jacques William Montanier | France | 1 June 2021 | 1 June 2023 |
| Patrice Garande | France | 1 June 2020 | 1 June 2021 |
| Antoine Kombouare | New Caledonia | 1 October 2019 | 1 January 2020 |
| Alain Casanova | France | 1 July 2018 | 1 October 2019 |
| Mickaël Debeve | France | 22 January 2018 | |
| Pascal Dupraz | France | 1 March 2016 | 1 January 2018 |
| Alain Casanova | France | 1 May 2008 | 1 March 2015 |
Toulouse Transfers
The recent arrival record includes S. Oppong from IF Brommapojkarna and C. Tapé from AC Horsens, both recorded as transfers in July or August. I. Diallo joined from Dijon as a free agent on 30 June, while J. Russell-Rowe arrived from Columbus Crew as a transfer in February. Loan returns form another strand, with N. Schmidt from SV Darmstadt 98, E. Zuliani from PAU, M. Niflore from Dunkerque, Y. Aradj from Laval and M. Saka from Rodez all recorded on 29 June. Earlier entries also include P. Diop on loan and transfers for Julián Vignolo, A. Francis and S. Hidalgo in 2025. The listed arrivals are a recent sample, not a complete total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Sigur |
HNK Hajduk Split
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Amougou |
Strasbourg
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| C. Tengstedt |
Feyenoord
|
Transfer | 30 August 2026 |
| T. Jørgensen |
Viborg
|
Transfer | 18 August 2026 |
| D. Odogu |
AC Milan
|
Loan | 17 August 2026 |
| S. Oppong |
IF Brommapojkarna
|
Transfer | 6 August 2026 |
| C. Tapé |
AC Horsens
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| I. Diallo |
Dijon
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Saka |
Rodez
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Saka |
Rodez
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. Aradj |
Laval
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Niflore |
Dunkerque
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| E. Zuliani |
PAU
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Schmidt |
SV Darmstadt 98
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| I. Cissoko |
Bolton
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The recent departure record includes loans sending C. Cresswell to Rennes and Aymen Sadi to Aubagne, while I. Cissoko is listed as a transfer to PEC Zwolle. W. Kamanzi and Álex Domínguez are listed as free-agent departures to Malmo FF and Ponferradina respectively, and Emersonn left for Ipswich as a transfer. Other entries record N. Edjouma to Lille, J. Canvot to Crystal Palace, V. Sierro to Al Shabab and S. Babicka to FK Crvena Zvezda as transfers. N. Schmidt and M. Saka are listed on loan to SV Darmstadt 98 and Rodez. The listed departures are a recent sample, not a complete total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Saka |
Rodez
|
Loan | 30 August 2026 |
| E. Faty |
Francs Borains
|
Loan | 26 August 2026 |
| Y. Aradj |
Aubagne
|
Loan | 25 August 2026 |
| M. Sauer |
1. FC Kaiserslautern
|
Loan | 25 August 2026 |
| D. Methalie |
Sunderland
|
Transfer | 20 August 2026 |
| F. Magri |
Al-Gharafa
|
Free agent | 18 August 2026 |
| D. Sidibé |
Le Mans
|
Free agent | 17 August 2026 |
| C. Cresswell |
Rennes
|
Loan | 3 August 2026 |
|
Aubagne
|
Loan | 31 July 2026 | |
| I. Cissoko |
PEC Zwolle
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| W. Kamanzi |
Malmo FF
|
Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| Emersonn |
Ipswich
|
Transfer | 7 July 2026 |
| Álex Domínguez |
Ponferradina
|
Free agent | 6 July 2026 |
| Louis Reynaud |
Juventus
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Wasbauer |
Francs Borains
|
- | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Toulouse’s recent movement record shows activity in several registration categories rather than a single transfer pattern. Arrivals include direct transfers, a free-agent addition, a loan and multiple returns from loan, while departures include loans, free-agent exits, transfers and a return to Strasbourg after a loan spell. The dates are concentrated from summer 2025 through August 2026, with further entries from January and February 2026. Several names appear in more than one movement entry at different dates, including I. Cissoko, N. Schmidt, M. Saka, S. Hamulić, E. Zuliani, Y. Aradj, M. Niflore, Emersonn and Álex Domínguez. That overlap indicates changing registration status across seasons and should not be reduced to a simple arrivals-versus-departures tally. The listed movements offer a time-bounded snapshot of squad change rather than a complete transfer history. No recorded amounts are provided for these entries.
Leagues Toulouse has participated in
Toulouse’s most recent recorded competition participation runs through 2025 in Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Friendlies Clubs, each marked as recently active in the competition record. UEFA Europa League and Trophée des Champions are recorded for 2023, while Ligue 2 appears for 2020 and 2021. Coupe de la Ligue is listed from 2011 through 2019. Together, these entries cover French top-flight and second-tier league football, domestic cups, friendlies and a European campaign. The latest competition year in the record is 2025, so the list does not establish Toulouse’s schedule for 2026.
More about Toulouse
Toulouse, officially Toulouse Football Club, is a French club based in the city of Toulouse and founded in 1937. The city is a historic capital of Occitania, and the club is commonly associated with the names Toulouse FC, TFC and Les Violets. Violet and white are its signature colors, reflecting Toulouse’s association with violets, while some away designs have drawn on the city’s other nickname, the Pink City. The club plays at the Stadium de Toulouse, which opened in 1937 on Ile du Ramier, a natural island in the Garonne near the city centre. Its distinctive nickname, Mini Wembley, forms part of the venue’s character. The badge combines the club’s violet identity with the Occitan cross, linking the team to the heritage of the surrounding region. The Derby de la Garonne against Bordeaux is the best-known rivalry associated with that regional setting. Toulouse’s recorded sporting ecosystem spans Ligue 1, Ligue 2, the Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, the Trophée des Champions, UEFA Europa League and club friendlies. The competition record includes Ligue 1 through 2025 and a European campaign recorded in 2023, alongside earlier second-tier and domestic-cup participation. This profile places the club within the upper levels of French football while reflecting periods of movement between divisions. RedBird Capital Partners controls the club and is associated with a data-led approach to management. Toulouse is also linked with recruitment that uses analytics to identify undervalued talent and a balance between academy graduates and international profiles. That combination of regional identity, modern squad-building and a prominent urban venue gives the club a distinctive place in French football.
Last matches statistics for Toulouse
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Toulouse
2 - 2
Monaco
|
5 / 18 |
|
86 | 17 | 3 | 3 |
|
Strasbourg
1 - 2
Toulouse
|
6 / 16 |
|
87 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
|
Toulouse
2 - 1
Lyon
|
6 / 14 |
|
82 | 20 | 6 1 | 2 |
|
Toulouse
1 - 1
Rodez
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Toulouse
2 - 1
Real Sociedad
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Toulouse
1 - 2
Hamburger SV
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Toulouse
0 - 2
Lyon
|
2 / 17 |
|
88 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
|
Stade Brestois 29
2 - 2
Toulouse
|
2 / 6 |
|
83 | 18 | 3 | 5 |
|
Toulouse
0 - 1
Lille
|
10 / 24 |
|
0% | 16 | 1 | 5 |
|
Lorient
2 - 2
Toulouse
|
4 / 13 |
|
0% | 18 | - | 1 |
Detailed statistics Toulouse
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Toulouse
Warnings Toulouse
Passes Toulouse
Goalkeeper saves Toulouse
Latest start lineups Toulouse (XI)
Lorient vs Toulouse
Ligue 1 2026 - 1552761
Toulouse vs Lille
Ligue 1 2026 - 1552754
Stade Brestois 29 vs Toulouse
Ligue 1 2026 - 1552739
Toulouse vs Lyon
Ligue 1 2026 - 1552736
Toulouse vs Lyon
Ligue 1 2025 - 1387994
Strasbourg vs Toulouse
Ligue 1 2025 - 1387985
2025-2026
1st shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2022-2023
3rd shirt
2022-2023
4th shirt
2022-2023
5th shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
4th shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2019-2020
1st shirt