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Athlétic Club Arlésien, widely recognized during a period as Arles-Avignon, is a French football institution with deep roots in the city of Arles, where it was founded in 1912 through the merger of three local clubs. Affectionately known as 'Les Lions', this nickname encapsulates the tenacity and courage that have characterized the team throughout its existence. One of the most glorious chapters in its history was the promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2010-2011 season, an extraordinary achievement that demonstrated its ability to compete at the highest national level.
During its time as Arles-Avignon, the club played its home matches at the Parc des Sports in Avignon, a stadium with a capacity for over 17,000 spectators. Despite financial and sporting challenges that led to restructurings and a return to its original name and lower divisions, Athlétic Club Arlésien remains a symbol of perseverance and a benchmark for the football community in Provence. The club's history is marked by multiple promotions and a remarkable ability to overcome adversity, having climbed from amateur divisions to the professional elite.
The team is intensifying its training for the challenges of the 2024-2025 season in the competitive Régional 1 Méditerranée, looking to consolidate its sporting project, ensure permanence, and aspire to the top positions in the table.
Coach Michel Estevan, an emblematic figure for leading the four promotions in five years that culminated in Ligue 1, returned to the club in April 2022. In his first full season (2022-2023), he achieved the Régional 2 championship and promotion to Régional 1, breathing new hope into the club.
With an eye on strengthening all its lines for the demanding Régional 1, AC Arlésien has confirmed the arrival of several players with experience and potential, in addition to ensuring the continuity of important pieces from the promotion-winning squad.
Despite competing in regional categories after difficult years, the loyal supporters of 'Les Lions' continue to demonstrate their loyalty and passion for the club's colors, creating a vibrant and family-like atmosphere at the Stade Fernand-Fournier.
The coaching staff, led by Estevan, has established a series of demanding friendly matches against teams from similar and higher categories to get the team ready before the official start of the competition in Régional 1.
The club continues to work intensively on the development of its youth categories (U17, U19, etc.), with the aim of nurturing the first team with homegrown players, strengthening its local identity, and ensuring the sustainability of the project.
Ahead of the new season, some improvements have been made to the facilities at Stade Fernand-Fournier to offer a better experience for players and fans. The club also seeks to strengthen its ties with the Arles community.
The club and its fans fondly remember the incredible achievement of the 2009-2010 season, when the then Arles-Avignon secured a promotion that was etched in the memory of French football.
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