FC Lorient is a professional football club based in Brittany, which was founded in 1926. From its humble beginnings, the club has seen periods of success, but also more difficult times. Despite this, FC Lorient has established itself in the world of French football and is today an emblematic club in the region.
The beginning of the history of FC Lorient:
FC Lorient was founded in 1926 under the name Club Sportif Lorientais. The club started playing in regional competitions and gradually rose through the ranks to join the Division d'Honneur in 1945. In 1967 the club reached national level by joining Division 3, and in 1978 it was promoted in Division 2.
The 80s and 90s:
In the 1980s, FC Lorient had its ups and downs, alternating between Division 2 and Division 3. In 1995, the club was relegated to National, but quickly moved up to Division 2 the following year. In the 1990s the club again struggled and were relegated to National twice.
The rise of FC Lorient:
It was in the 2000s that FC Lorient really began to shine. Under the management of Christian Gourcuff, the club experienced an impressive rise to prominence and was promoted to Ligue 1 in 2006. Since then, the club has established itself in the elite of French football, recording remarkable results and developing a engaging style of play.
The highlights of FC Lorient:
Throughout its history, FC Lorient has had many highlights. Among the most significant are the victory in the Coupe de France in 2002, the rise in Ligue 1 in 2006 and the qualification for the Europa League in 2010. The club has also known great players such as Ulrich Le Pen, Marama Vahirua, Fabrice Abriel , and of course, the famous Yoann Gourcuff.
