Hubbry Logo
Athlético MarseilleAthlético MarseilleMain
Open search
Athlético Marseille
Community hub
Athlético Marseille
logo
7 pages, 0 posts
0 subscribers
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Athlético Marseille
Athlético Marseille
Athlético Marseille
View on Wikipedia
from Wikipedia

Athlético Marseille (formerly Groupe Sportif Consolat and sometimes referred to as Marseille Consolat) is a French amateur football club founded in 1964 and based in the city of Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone. The club was named until 2018 after Consolat, a neighborhood located in La Calade, in the 15th arrondissement of the city. In July 2022 the club filed for bankruptcy, and will need to reform at District level.

Key Information

History

[edit]

Founded in 1964 by the residents of Consolat, the club has been run by current club president Jean-Luc Mingallon since 1983. Mingallon pushed the team to success which has led to their promotion from the Division d’Honneur in 1999. In 2006, the club reached the national amateur level of football with its promotion to CFA2. This promotion sparked new derbies with the reserve team of Olympique de Marseille and US Endoume. The desire to become "the second club of Marseille" was one step closer with the promotion to the CFA in 2011. Consolat won the CFA title in 2014, earning promotion to the Championnat National, the third tier of French football. They nearly were promoted to Ligue 2 during the 2015-2016 season, falling short only by a single point behind Amiens SC. They again missed out on possible promotion in the following season, finishing behind division rivals Paris FC due only to goal differential.

In the summer of 2018, Consolat underwent a re-branding process and changed their name to Athlético Marseille.[1][2]

Despite finishing 5th in the league, Athlético Marseille were relegated to Championnat National 3 in 2019, due to financial issues.[3]

In 2020 the club secured top position in their group when the 2019–20 season ended prematurely, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] However, on 9 June 2020, the Commission Régionale de Contrôle des Clubs (CRCC) of the Ligue de Méditerranée announced that the club would be administratively relegated to Régional 2 for financial irregularities.[5] The club appealed, and on 6 July 2020 the appeals committee of the FFF's DNCG overruled this decision, reinstating the club to National 3, and re-presenting the case for promotion to the CRCC.[6] The CRCC once again denied the club promotion on 15 July 2020.[7] The club appealed again to the FFF and, on 27 July 2020, the appeals committee of the FFF's DNCG confirmed the promotion to National 2.[8] Three days later, the disciplinary committee of the FFF announced that they were demoting the club back to National 3, due to the production of fraudulent documentation at the end of the 2018–19 season.[9]

In July 2022 the club filed for bankruptcy, with debts of 800,000 Euros, following sporting relegation from Championnat National 3. It will need to reform in the district leagues of Provence to continue playing.[10]

Current squad

[edit]
As of 14 February 2019[11][12]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  COM Salim Ben Boina
2 DF  SEN Idrissa Dibassy
3 DF  FRA Abdelkrim Khechmar
4 DF  FRA Jérémy Nicodème
5 DF  COM Ahmed Soilihi
6 MF  COM Salim Mramboini
7 MF  FRA Deniz Erdogan
8 MF  SEN Papa Ibnou Ba
9 FW  FRA Hamidi Nagui
10 MF  FRA Driss Zidane
11 FW  COM Mohamed M'Changama
17 DF  FRA Mehdi Messaoudi
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 MF  FRA Mickaël Seymand
19 MF  FRA Mouloud Meghzel
20 DF  FRA Mohamed Nehari
21 DF  FRA Bassiri Keita
22 MF  FRA Yamine Amiri
23 MF  FRA Clément Goguey
24 DF  FRA Edgar Alexandre
27 MF  FRA Sander Benchabir
29 MF  COM Omar M'Dahoma
30 GK  FRA Yann Van Minden
33 DF  FRA Hugo Sanchez
34 FW  FRA Mohamed Boutaleb
— DF  COM Kassim Abdallah

Notable coaches

[edit]
  • Gaetan Hardouin
  • Nordine Essemeri
  • Stéphane Haro

References

[edit]
[edit]
Revisions and contributorsEdit on WikipediaRead on Wikipedia

Athlético Marseille

View on Grokipedia
from Grokipedia
Athlético Marseille was a French amateur football club based in the Consolat neighborhood of , , founded in 1964 as Groupe Sportif Consolat by local residents. Renamed Athlético Marseille in 2018 to reflect a new identity inspired by regional and international elements while incorporating motifs, the club adopted blue, black, and gold colors. It played its home matches at Stade La Martine, which has a capacity of 1,990 spectators. The club experienced significant growth in the 2010s under long-time president Jean-Luc Mingallon, who led it since 1983, achieving promotion to the —the third tier of French football—on May 24, 2014, after a 3-0 victory over with a modest budget of €300,000. In the 2014–15 season, Athlético Marseille finished fifth in the National, narrowly missing promotion to by three points. However, financial difficulties mounted, leading to administrative relegations, including in 2019 for irregularities and denial of promotion in 2020 due to falsified documents. By July 2022, the club filed for with debts exceeding €800,000, resulting in unpaid players for four months and operational paralysis, which forced an administrative drop to Regional 1 (seventh tier). The club was officially liquidated in July 2022, ending its nearly 60-year .

History

Founding and early years

Athlético Marseille, originally known as Groupe Sportif (GS) Consolat, was founded in by local residents of the Consolat neighborhood in Marseille's northern districts, emerging as a initiative to foster sports in a working-class area shaped by post-war urban expansion and the influx of repatriates from during the economic period. The club started as an amateur outfit with a strong emphasis on youth development and local participation, lacking significant infrastructure and operating primarily through volunteer efforts in the city's underserved quartiers nord. The inaugural president was Jean Manigand, a neighborhood who helped establish the club's community-oriented foundations, drawing players and supporters from Marseille's blue-collar enclaves around the Calade and Consolat areas. Early activities centered on fostering social cohesion rather than competitive ambitions, with the team entering the second division of the district leagues in the 1964–65 season and quickly achieving a notable success by winning the Coupe de in 1965. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, GS Consolat competed in lower-tier amateur divisions, prioritizing accessible football for local youth amid limited resources and facilities. A turning point came in 1984 when Jean-Luc Mingallon, then just 23 years old, assumed the presidency, injecting renewed energy into the club's operations and gradually building its competitive profile while preserving its neighborhood identity. Under Mingallon's leadership, the team progressed through regional ranks, culminating in a pivotal milestone at the end of the 1998–99 season: promotion to the Division d'Honneur, the pinnacle of regional football, which positioned GS Consolat for entry into national amateur competitions. This achievement underscored the club's evolution from a modest group to a more structured entity rooted in Marseille's resilient working-class heritage.

Rise through the divisions

In the mid-2000s, Athlético Marseille, then known as GS Consolat, achieved its first significant milestone by winning the Division d'Honneur Méditerranée title in the 2005–06 season, securing promotion to CFA 2 (now National 3), the fifth tier of French football. The team amassed 77 points from 26 matches, with 15 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, scoring 39 goals while conceding 20, demonstrating a solid defensive foundation that propelled the club into national amateur competition for the first time. Building on this success, the club continued its ascent in the late 2000s, reaching the CFA (now National 2) in 2011 after finishing second in CFA 2 Group E during the 2010–11 season. Under coach Patrick Bruzzichessi, Consolat earned 85 points across 30 matches—16 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses—with 62 goals scored and 40 conceded, reflecting tactical enhancements in attacking fluidity and midfield control that turned key home victories into a promotion-clinching campaign. This period marked the club's emergence as a consistent performer in regional national divisions, fostering rivalries with nearby sides like Olympique de Marseille's reserves. The culmination of this rise came in the 2013–14 season, when Consolat clinched the CFA Group C title, earning promotion to the , France's third tier. Topping the group with 78 points from 28 matches (14 wins, 8 draws, 6 losses), the team netted 48 goals while allowing just 25, showcasing disciplined organization and clinical finishing in decisive fixtures, such as a 3–2 home win over AS reserves that sealed their championship status. In the 2015–16 season, Consolat mounted a strong challenge for promotion in the , finishing fourth with 54 points from 34 matches (15 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses), just one point shy of third-placed , who advanced to the promotion playoff against Ligue 2's 16th-placed team. Standout results included a 2–1 victory over title contenders and a resilient 1–1 draw at , highlighting the team's competitive edge despite the narrow miss on direct promotion contention.

National league era and rebranding

Upon promotion to the in 2014, GS Consolat Marseille began their stint in the third tier with a challenging debut season, finishing 13th in 2014–15 after securing 40 points from 34 matches (11 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses), avoiding relegation through a mix of defensive solidity and key home wins, such as a 3–1 victory over . The following campaign, 2015–16, saw improvement under manager Nicolas Usaï, culminating in a strong 4th-place finish with 54 points, including notable performances like a 2–0 win against , positioning the club just outside the promotion playoff spots. This momentum carried into 2016–17, where Consolat again ended 4th with 58 points, highlighted by prolific scoring from top scorer (18 goals) and a dramatic 3–2 comeback against US Quevilly-Rouen, though they fell short of promotion after losing in the playoffs to . However, the 2017–18 season marked a downturn, with the team finishing 16th and facing relegation after accumulating only 41 points, plagued by inconsistent form and injuries to key players like Bozok, who transferred to mid-season for a reported €1.5 million fee. Relegated to Championnat National 2 for 2018–19, the club underwent a significant rebranding in July 2018, changing its name from GS Consolat Marseille to Athlético Marseille to evoke the spirit of Atlético Madrid—particularly inspired by Olympique de Marseille's Europa League final against them earlier that year—and to signal ambitions for professionalization and attracting new investment. The rebrand included a new logo and a shift in kit colors to blue, black, and gold, departing from the traditional yellow and green, with the involvement of former Olympique de Marseille stars Souleymane Diawara and Mamadou Niang as directors to leverage their networks for sponsorships and youth development. This move aimed to broaden appeal in Marseille's competitive football landscape, though it coincided with ongoing operational hurdles, including attempts to upgrade facilities at Stade Roger Couderc for better capacity and training amenities. Despite a respectable 5th-place finish in National 2 during 2018–19 (with 57 points from 28 matches, including standout wins like 4–0 over Olympique de Marseille's reserves), Athlético Marseille suffered an administrative relegation to in June 2019 due to financial irregularities and mounting debts exceeding €500,000, as ruled by the DNCG (Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion). The period from 2019 to 2022 was marked by persistent financial strains, including delayed player payments and limited staffing—such as only two coaches for 120 youth players—yet the club stabilized in the fifth tier. It finished 1st in the abbreviated 2019–20 National 3 season (terminated early due to ); however, promotion was denied due to falsified documents, as ruled by the DNCG. Subsequent finishes were 10th in 2020–21 and 12th in 2021–22. In 2020, the club changed its name to Athlético Aix Marseille . Notable events included outgoing transfers like Jérémy Corbobay to higher divisions and efforts to secure local investments amid growing administrative scrutiny, allowing the team to maintain competitive third-tier aspirations despite the challenges.

Bankruptcy and reformation

In July 2022, Athlético Marseille filed for with accumulated debts totaling approximately €800,000, stemming from unpaid player salaries over four months and broader mismanagement during its time in the Championnat National 3. This financial collapse led to the club's placement in liquidation judiciaire on July 1, 2022, marking the effective end of its professional operations after 58 years. The immediate aftermath saw the dissolution of all professional structures, including the release of the entire playing squad and staff due to non-payment of wages. Efforts to salvage the club, led by former long-time president Jean-Luc Mingallon who had returned to the role, ultimately failed amid the deepening crisis. The bankruptcy also triggered an automatic sporting relegation from the (fifth tier) to the district level within the Provence Football District leagues, as mandated by the Fédération Française de Football's financial control commission. Over the following year, the club suffered a sharp decline in participation, losing around 200 licensed players and falling from 6th to 71st in the district rankings by late 2023. Despite the liquidation, the club reformed as an amateur entity under the name Athlético Marseille and restarted competition at the district level for the 2022-23 season, continuing its legacy from the prior Athlético Aix structure. Through steady progression in lower-tier competitions, it gradually ascended back to regional leagues over the subsequent seasons. By the 2025-26 campaign, Athlético Marseille had reached the Groupe A (fifth tier), where it is competing as of November 2025. As of November 2025, the club continues to compete in , the fifth tier of French football, emphasizing youth development amid its rebuilding phase following the financial turmoil.

Club identity

Name changes and branding

The club was founded in 1964 as Groupe Sportif Consolat (GS Consolat), a name that directly reflected its origins in the working-class Consolat neighborhood of Marseille's 15th , emphasizing its role as a anchor in the city's northern districts. This local identity persisted for over five decades until the summer of , when, following relegation from the , the club initiated a comprehensive after long-time president Jean-Luc Mingallon's departure, with new investors including former players and . The name was changed to Athlético Marseille to project a more dynamic and city-wide image, deliberately evoking the success of Spain's —a club that has built a strong identity while competing in the shadow of Real Madrid—aiming to transcend neighborhood stigma, broaden fan appeal, and attract greater sponsorship interest in the competitive Marseille football landscape dominated by . In early 2019, businessman and former players' agent Karim Aklil was appointed president. The rebranding effort received a significant boost from media entrepreneur , who suggested the name and provided financial investment to support the transition and elevate the club's professional profile. The club's crest evolved alongside the : the original GS Consolat logo featured a straightforward with the initials "GSC" overlaid on a shield in blue and white, symbolizing local pride. The 2018 iteration introduced a modern, streamlined emblem inspired by FC Barcelona's iconic badge, incorporating vertical yellow and green stripes reminiscent of the original colors, elements of the sang-et-or flag, and a bold "AM" monogram to signify the expanded identity. Marketing initiatives post-rebranding focused on visibility and partnerships, including sponsorship agreements with firms like Derichebourg for environmental services and for community outreach, which funded kit updates and youth programs. These efforts, combined with targeted digital campaigns, contributed to a notable increase in social media engagement, growing the club's online presence from niche local followers to a more diverse audience across platforms like and .

Colours, crest, and kit suppliers

Athlético Marseille's traditional colours are and , represented in vertical stripes on the home kit, drawing from the club's early identity as GS Consolat and its blaugrana-inspired design reminiscent of . Following the rebranding, the club shifted to a palette of , black, and gold to evoke Marseille's maritime heritage and urban energy, inspired by , with the home kit featuring a predominantly base accented by black vertical stripes and gold detailing on the collar and sleeves. The current crest, introduced post-2018 , incorporates the "AM" initials prominently at the center, flanked by an eagle motif symbolizing strength and ambition, and the founding year 1964 at the base; the design is framed by elements of the , including red and yellow accents from the Provençal colors, replacing the previous St. George's cross for a more localized identity. As of the 2024–25 , the club continues to use the 2018 rebranded identity in Championnat National 3. Kit suppliers for Athlético Marseille have transitioned from local manufacturers in the club's formative decades to international brands during its national league period. In the 2017-18 season, served as the supplier, producing home kits in yellow and green stripes with black shorts, while the away kit was primarily white with green accents. The following year, 2018-19, Nike took over amid the rebranding, outfitting the team with blue-and-black home kits featuring the new crest, paired with black shorts, and an away kit in with blue trim to highlight the updated . Earlier partnerships included smaller French brands like Patrick in the 2010s for lower-division play, emphasizing affordability and regional production. Post-rebranding, away and third kits introduced variations such as red accents on blue bases to nod to the flag (sang et or), with third options often in all-gold or white for contrast during cup matches. After the club's in 2022 and as Athlético Marseille, the visual identity—including the 2018 crest and core blue-black-gold scheme—has been retained, though kit suppliers have reverted to regional partners without major international deals announced as of 2025.

Facilities

Stadium

Stade La Martine, located in the 15th arrondissement of , serves as the primary home venue for Athlético Marseille. Opened in 1964, the stadium has a capacity of 1,990 seats and features a single stand, making it a modest facility tailored to amateur and lower-division football. The stadium has served as the central hub for matches from the outset of the club's competitive history. In the , particularly following promotion to the in 2014, Stade La Martine underwent renovations to meet federal compliance standards for higher-tier play, including updates to , features, and such as parking access. These improvements, authorized by the , ensured the venue's suitability for third-division competition while addressing safety and operational requirements. On matchdays, the hosts a lively yet intimate atmosphere, with typical ranging from 200 to 1,000 spectators, averaging around 393 in recent seasons. Basic facilities include a natural grass pitch measuring 105 meters by 68 meters, supporting standard football dimensions without additional features like or a . As a neighborhood venue in Marseille's working-class 15th , Stade La Martine functions as a community hub, fostering local engagement distinct from the larger used by . Following the club's 2022 bankruptcy and subsequent , the stadium remains in use for home matches in the as of the 2024–25 season.

Training and youth academy

Athlético Marseille's primary training ground is located within the Complexe sportif La Martine in Marseille's 15th arrondissement, adjacent to the club's main , and features multiple pitches dedicated to sessions for the senior team and youth squads. This facility supports daily training activities, allowing for coordinated development across age groups while benefiting from its proximity to the match venue. The club's youth , part of the original GS Consolat structure, operates categories ranging from U6 to U19, providing structured training and competitive opportunities for young players from the local community. The has produced several talents who were promoted to the first during the 2010s, contributing to the club's rise through the divisions. The development philosophy centers on nurturing local talent, particularly from the Consolat neighborhood, with an emphasis on accessibility and for youth from underprivileged backgrounds. Partnerships with schools in the Consolat area facilitate combined educational and football programs, promoting values like and alongside technical skills. Following the club's 2022 bankruptcy and in 2023, operations were scaled down significantly, shifting focus to amateur-level and youth development rather than professional pathways. This adaptation prioritizes community-based and participation in regional youth competitions to rebuild the program sustainably as of the 2024–25 season.

Achievements

League promotions and titles

Athlético Marseille, formerly known as Marseille Consolat, began its ascent through the French football divisions with a promotion from the Division d'Honneur to CFA 2 in 1999. The club secured another promotion to CFA 2 in 2006 after winning the Championnat de Méditerranée, marking its entry into national amateur competition. In 2011, the club earned promotion to the Championnat de France Amateur (CFA) by finishing at the top of its CFA 2 group, consolidating its presence in the fourth tier. The most significant breakthrough came in the 2013–14 season, when Marseille Consolat clinched the CFA Groupe C title with 78 points from 28 matches (14 wins, 8 draws, 6 losses), scoring 48 goals and conceding 25 for a +23 , earning promotion to the . Upon arriving in the for the 2014–15 season, the club finished 13th. Its best finishes were 4th place in both 2015–16 (54 points from 34 matches, 15 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses) and 2016–17 (54 points, 16 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses). The team was relegated after finishing 16th in the 2017–18 season. Following relegation to National 2, Athlético Marseille finished 5th in 2018–19 but was administratively relegated to National 3 due to financial irregularities. In 2019–20, the club topped its National 3 group but promotion to National 2 was denied due to document issues. Further administrative issues and in 2022 with debts over €800,000 led to a drop to Regional 1 (seventh tier). The club reformed and returned to National 3 for the 2024–25 season.

Cup competitions

Athlético Marseille has participated in the since entering higher regional divisions in the early 2000s, primarily competing in the preliminary and early national rounds due to its status in the lower tiers of French football. The club's most notable achievements came during its time in the from 2014 to 2018, when it qualified for the main draw more consistently. However, its record remains modest, with no advancement beyond the round of 32. The best run occurred in the 2014–15 season, when the club, competing in the Championnat National, reached the round of 32 for the first time in its history. In the round of 64, it secured a 3–0 upset victory over AC Ajaccio, a Ligue 1 side at the time, with goals from William Aguiton, Fodié Sissoko, and Makan Traoré highlighting the performance under manager Nicolas Usaï. The run ended in the round of 32 with a 0–2 loss to Red Star FC. Another strong performance came in the 2019–20 season, with Athlético Marseille advancing to the round of 32. The team progressed through regional qualifiers before facing Ligue 1's in a televised match at Stade Parsemain, drawing national attention as a classic underdog story. Despite a competitive effort, it fell 0–2, with goals from and sealing Rennes' progression. This tie underscored the Coupe de France's tradition of giant-killings, even in defeat. In the 2020–21 season, the club reached the eighth round (round of 64), defeating ES Saint-Zacharie 5–3 on penalties before exiting to local rival Aubagne FC 4–5 on penalties in a tense regional . Subsequent seasons saw earlier eliminations, including a seventh-round defeat in the 2023–24 campaign and a preliminary-round defeat to SC Aubagne Air Bel in 2024–25, reflecting limited progression amid relegations and financial challenges post-2022. During its National years (2014–2018), Athlético Marseille did not participate in the , as the competition was restricted to and clubs until its discontinuation in 2020. In regional competitions, the club has focused more on league titles, with no major cup wins documented in Provence-based tournaments during the early 2000s. Memorable moments remain tied to clashes, like the 2014–15 win, which boosted local pride in Marseille's northern districts.

Players and staff

Current squad

As of November 2025, Athlético Marseille competes in the Groupe A as an club, having reformed following in 2022. The squad consists of 12 players, reflecting a blend of experienced veterans, with an age of 34.8 and an emphasis on local French players supplemented by a few internationals. No official captain is designated in current records. The roster features a solid defensive core and midfield depth, supporting the team's efforts in regional competition. Recent signings are not prominently highlighted, but the post-reformation buildup has prioritized stability with multi-year contributors like Brice Nlaté, who logged significant minutes in recent seasons.

Goalkeepers

Player NameAgeNationality
Yann Van Minden-

Defenders

Player NameAgeNationality
Yamin Amiri-
Jeremy Nicodeme-
Brice Nlaté-

Midfielders

Player NameAgeNationality
Ablaye Yare Faye-
Salim Mramboini-
Mickael Seymand-
Elias Taguelmint-

Forwards

Player NameAgeNationality
Ibrahim Madi-
Samir Talbi-
Hamady Tamboura-
Nathanael Bereaud-

Notable former players

Athlético Marseille, formerly known as US Marseille Consolat, has produced and hosted several players who made significant contributions during their tenure and advanced to higher levels of professional football. Among the standout forwards, Mohamed M'Changama emerged as a key figure in the 2010s, scoring 13 goals in the 2013-14 season for Consolat in the Championnat de France Amateur 2, helping the team secure promotion to the third tier. His prolific scoring, including multiple braces in crucial matches, underscored his role as a clinical finisher before departing for Le Poiré-sur-Vie in the . Goalkeeper Salim Ben Boina provided long-term stability in the late , appearing in 15 matches during the 2018-19 National 2 season for Athlético Marseille and contributing to defensive efforts amid the club's competitive campaigns. Over multiple seasons from 2017 to 2019, his consistent performances, including full 90-minute outings in key fixtures, highlighted his reliability before moving to and later representing internationally. In terms of club records from the pre-2022 era, Anthony Arlaud holds the distinction as the all-time top scorer with 44 goals as a forward, establishing a benchmark for offensive output during his time at Consolat. Jean-Christophe Marquet ranks among the most capped players with 112 appearances, embodying loyalty and endurance in midfield roles across various divisions. Several players leveraged their time at Athlético Marseille as a springboard to professional leagues. Julien López, who began his senior career at Consolat in the 2012-13 season, tallied notable contributions before transferring to in in 2017, where he has since amassed over 250 appearances. Similarly, defender Kassim Abdallah, a former professional, joined Athlético in 2019 to bolster the backline, bringing experience during the club's National 2 push. These transitions, particularly between 2014 and 2022, illustrate the club's role in nurturing talent for higher divisions, including abroad for international careers like M'Changama's with .

Management and coaching history

Athlético Marseille was founded in 1964 by residents of the Consolat neighborhood in Marseille, with Jean Manigand serving as the first president. The club saw its most transformative period under Jean-Luc Mingallon, who assumed the presidency in 1984 and held the position until 2018, overseeing key promotions including to CFA 2 in 2006, CFA in 2011, and Championnat National in 2014 following the CFA title win that year. Mingallon's tenure, the longest in club history spanning over three decades initially, also included the 2018 from GS Consolat to Athlético Marseille to modernize the club's identity and appeal. In early , former player's agent Karim Aklil was appointed president amid ambitions for status, though financial irregularities led to a 10-year licensing ban by the and administrative relegation. Mingallon returned as president in October 2021 to address mounting debts, but the club filed for in July 2022 with €800,000 in liabilities following relegation from National 3. Post-, the club reformed at the district level in the leagues with a new board focused on amateur operations and financial recovery. Among notable coaches, Gaëtan Hardouin guided the team through early development, contributing to promotions in the mid-2000s before departing in 2012 amid internal changes. Nordine Essemlali led the side to the 2014 CFA title and promotion to National, marking the club's highest level achieved. Stéphane Haro coached during the National era, helping stabilize the team post-promotion with competitive finishes in the third tier. Eric Chelle, serving until 2017, was one of the longer-tenured coaches, overseeing consistent performances in National 2 before the club's decline. Nicolas Usai took over in 2014 as assistant and later , aiding a 5th-place finish in National in 2015. In 2025, the reformed club operates at amateur level in the with a and board emphasizing youth development and community roots, though specific names remain unpublicized amid the restructuring.

Supporters and culture

Fanbase and attendance

The fanbase of Athlético Marseille is deeply rooted in the Consolat neighborhood of Marseille's northern districts, where the club was established in 1964 by local residents as a community-focused entity emphasizing family and neighborhood involvement. This local orientation reflects the club's origins during the post-war economic boom, serving as a social hub for residents in the area. The club's founding coincided with the arrival of repatriates from in the 1960s, in the context of Marseille's growing multicultural environment. No formal supporter groups or exist for Athlético Marseille, though informal fan support, including chants and enthusiasm from local attendees, has been evident, particularly bolstered by during high-profile matches like the 2020 clash against . Attendance figures have historically been modest, reflecting the club's status. Peaks reached over 1,000 spectators in key fixtures, such as 1,200 for the 2018 National 2 match against CA Pontarlier. Following the 2022 bankruptcy and reformation, attendance has remained modest in lower divisions, consistent with the club's community-rooted status.

Rivalries

Athlético Marseille's primary rivalries stem from local competitions within and the broader region, fostering intense derbies that highlight the city's passionate football culture. The most prominent is the Phocaean derby against US Marseille Endoume Catalans, a clash between two ambitious clubs vying for dominance in the city's lower leagues. Another key rivalry developed with the of (OM B), especially after Athlético's promotion to National 2 in 2018, positioning it as a challenger to the established hierarchy in football. These derbies gained prominence in the late during Athlético's stint in National 2 (Group A, 2018–19 season). Against US Endoume, the teams met twice that year: a 0–0 draw at Athlético's home on August 18, 2018, and a 2–0 victory for Athlético away on January 12, 2019, marked by goals from Mohamed M'Changama and Pape Ibnou Ba, which intensified local bragging rights. Versus B, a standout 4–2 home win for Athlético on February 2, 2019, showcased their competitive edge, with the match drawing heightened interest due to the intra-city dynamic. These encounters were characterized by electric atmospheres at venues like the Stade de la Commanderie and Endoume's ground, fueled by vocal supporters from Marseille's working-class neighborhoods, though exact crowd figures remain modest compared to top-tier games. Beyond these core matchups, Athlético has faced regional foes in Provence-based leagues, including and , with encounters in National 3 adding layers to these rivalries after the club's and restart in lower divisions. These rivalries have significantly boosted attendance on days, often doubling typical turnouts for National 3 fixtures, and reinforced Athlético's identity as "the second club of ," representing underserved communities like La Consolat while aspiring to challenge the city's football establishment.

References

  1. https://marseille-consolat.com/
  2. https://www.sofascore.com/football/team/athletico-marseille/85307
  3. https://gutshotmagazine.com/fantasy-sports/football-clubs-forcibly-demoted/
  4. https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2022/athletico-marseille-will-disappear-after-60-years-of-existence/
  5. https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Les-mauvais-comptes-de-l-athletico-marseille-retrograde-administrativement-en-national-3/1063278
  6. https://statfootballclubfrance.fr/groupe-sportif-marseille-consolat.php
  7. https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/competition/overall/9176-national/2015-2016
  8. https://www.laprovence.com/actu/en-direct/5051214/football-n2-lathletico-marseille-cest-officiel.html
  9. https://dicodusport.fr/blog/marseille-consolat-va-devenir-athletico-marseille/
  10. https://betsapi.com/t/231775/Athletico-Marseille
  11. https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/bouches-du-rhone/marseille/avantages-en-nature-salaires-verses-en-liquide-la-gestion-catastrophique-du-deuxieme-club-de-football-de-marseille-epinglee-2891999.html
  12. https://footamateur.ouest-france.fr/lathletico-marseille-depose-le-bilan-et-va-repartir-en-district/
  13. https://www.facebook.com/AthleticoMarseille/
  14. https://www.footamateur.ouest-france.fr/lathletico-marseille-depose-le-bilan-et-va-repartir-en-district/
  15. https://www.lejdd.fr/Sport/a-marseille-comment-consolat-est-devenu-lathletico-3824954
  16. https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/coupe-de-france-la-longue-descente-aux-enfers-de-l-athletico-marseille-19-01-2020-8239161.php
  17. https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/bouches-du-rhone/marseille/football-ne-appelez-plus-consolat-atletico-marseille-1526228.html
  18. https://www.footballkitarchive.com/athletico-marseille-2017-18-kits/
  19. https://www.footballkitarchive.com/championnat-national-2-2018-19-kits/
  20. https://www.ebay.fr/itm/285115926440
  21. https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-Stade_La_Martine-Marseille_Metropole-site_16684690-1562
  22. https://footballtripper.com/france/stade-la-martine/
  23. https://www.transfermarkt.com/athletico-marseille/stadion/verein/26119
  24. https://media.fff.fr/uploads/document/16062ce8de71f947641ada28b7f09c0a.pdf
  25. https://www.footmercato.net/stade/stade-de-la-martine
  26. https://www.ostadium.com/stadium/1109/stade-la-martine
  27. https://shs.cairn.info/revue-ballast1-2016-2-page-20?lang=fr
  28. https://www.laprovence.com/article/sports/3533213/consolat-lexception-qui-confirme-la-regle-un-retour-de-35-ans-en-arriere.html
  29. https://footamateur.ouest-france.fr/national-3-lathletico-marseille-vers-un-depot-de-bilan/
  30. https://www.statfootballclubfrance.fr/cfa-2014-classement.php
  31. https://www.les-sports.info/football-championnat-de-france-national-2017-2018-epr78998.html
  32. https://www.les-sports.info/football-athletico-marseille-resultats-identite-equ36707.html
  33. http://www.foot-national.com/foot-cdf-marseille-consolat-surclasse-l-ac-ajaccio--66227.html
  34. https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/te38010/athletico-marseille/
  35. https://fr.besoccer.com/equipe/effectif/consolat-marseille
  36. https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/le-poire-sur-vie-85170/national-mohamed-mchangama-arrive-au-poire-2684776
  37. https://www.footballdatabase.eu/fr/joueur/details/101665-mohamed-m_changama
  38. https://www.transfermarkt.us/salim-ben-boina/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/352020/wettbewerb/CN2A
  39. https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/59586/Salim_Ben_Boina.html
  40. https://www.athleticomarseille.com/
  41. https://parisfc.fr/en/pro-homme-joueurs/julien-lopez/
  42. https://www.laprovence.com/article/papier/5351836/un-athletico-tres-olympique.html
  43. https://www.transfermarkt.us/julien-lopez/profil/spieler/170506
  44. https://www.destimed.fr/football-national-2-mingallon-quitte-marseille-consolat/
  45. https://www.francebleu.fr/sports/football/karim-aklil-president-de-l-athletico-marseille-n3-vise-plus-que-jamais-le-monde-professionnel-1579472886
  46. https://www.foot-national.com/national-2/marseille-consolat-cverzaux-je-vais-demissionner-510226
  47. https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/stade-rennais/direct-le-stade-rennais-se-deplace-l-athletico-marseille-en-16e-de-finale-de-coupe-de-france-6696536
  48. https://www.estrepublicain.fr/sport-franc-comtois/2018/08/12/football-%28n2%29-depart-frustrant-pour-le-ca-pontarlier
  49. https://www.foot-national.com/national-3/athletico-marseille-endoume-derby-phoceen-entre-ambitieux-609558
  50. https://liberoguide.com/marseille/
  51. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/us-marseille-endoume_athletico-marseille/index/spielbericht/3417832
  52. https://www.destimed.fr/national-2-le-derby-pour-endoume/
  53. https://www.laprovence.com/actu/en-direct/6090264/foot-national-3-le-derby-athletico-marseille-endoume-reporte.html
Add your contribution
Related Hubs
User Avatar
No comments yet.