Dijon FCO

 

Dijon FCO – Club Overview

Full name: Dijon Football Côte d'Or
Founded: 1998
Stadium: Stade Gaston Gérard, capacity of around 15,000
Location: Dijon, Burgundy, France
Club Colors: Red and White
Nickname: Les Rouges (The Reds)

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History:

Dijon FCO was established in 1998 through the merger of two local clubs: Cercle Sportif Laïque Dijonnais and Dijon FC. From the late 1990s, the club steadily climbed the French football divisions.

In 2011, Dijon reached Ligue 1 (France’s top division) for the first time in its history. Although they were relegated the same season, the club returned in 2016 and remained in Ligue 1 for five consecutive seasons, until relegation in 2021.

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Trophies & Achievements:

While Dijon FCO has not won any major national or international trophies, they have achieved the following honors in lower divisions:

• 🏆 Ligue 2 – Runners-up (Promotion): 2010–11, 2015–16

• 🏆 Championnat National (Third Division) – Winners: 2003–04

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Notable Players & Coaches:

Key Players:

• Cédric Varrault – Iconic former captain

• Julio Tavares – Club's all-time top scorer

• Frédéric Sammaritano – Creative midfielder, key in the club's promotion

• Naïm Sliti – Star playmaker during Dijon’s Ligue 1 campaigns

Important Coaches:

• Olivier Dall'Oglio – Led the team to promotion and kept them in Ligue 1 for several seasons

• David Linarès – Former player and coach, who tried to prevent relegation during difficult times

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Best Performances:

Domestic:

• The club's golden era was its five-season stay in Ligue 1 (2016–2021).

• Reached the Coupe de France quarterfinals in 2004 and 2020.

International:

• Dijon FCO has never competed in European tournaments.

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Current Status (as of 2024):

Dijon is currently playing in Championnat National (France's third tier) after back-to-back relegations. The club is in a period of rebuilding, aiming to return to Ligue 2. Despite the drop in divisions, the fanbase remains loyal and supportive, and the club is working toward long-term stability.

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Stadium – Stade Gaston Gérard:

• Location: Dijon

• Capacity: Approx. 15,000

• Renovations: Recently upgraded to meet Ligue 1 standards

• Atmosphere: Intimate and passionate, supported by a devoted local following

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