Standings

Ligue 1
PDIFFPTS
Champions League
1AS Monaco FC3+49
2Paris FC3+47
3Lyon3+47
UEFA Europa League
4Lille OSC3+37
Conference League qualification
5Stade Rennais FC 19013+27
6RC Strasbourg Alsace3+16
7Stade Brestois 293+15
8FC Lorient304
9Estac Troyes3-34
10Olympique de Marseille3+13
11Racing Club de Lens3+13
12Angers3-13
13Paris Saint-Germain FC3-12
14Le Mans3-12
15OGC Nice3-32
Relegation
16Le Havre AC3-21
17Toulouse FC3-31
18AJ Auxerre3-70
Rules and legend
  • Champions League
  • UEFA Europa League
  • Conference League qualification
  • Relegation

Top Players

Season Statistics

Ligue 1Season 2026
17
Position
3
MP
0
W
1
D
2
L
2
GF
5
GA
1
Pts

🏆
0%
Win rate
⚽
0.7
Goals / game
🛡️
1.7
Conceded / game
🧤
0/ 5
Clean sheets
Goal distribution
GF2
GA5
GD3
All competitions
CompetitionMPWDLGFGAPts
Ligue 12026
3012251
Ligue 12025
3312813474644
Ligue 12024
3411914444342
Ligue 12023
34111013424643
Ligue 12022
3813916515748
Ligue 12019
283421225813
Ligue 12018
3881416355738
Ligue 12017
3891019385437

History of Toulouse

Founding and Early Years

Today's Toulouse FC was founded in 1970 as Union Sportive de Toulouse, before taking its current name in 1979. The club is a distinct entity from the earlier Toulouse FC (1937-1967), which had won the 1957 Coupe de France before ceasing to exist.

Club Evolution

Nicknamed "Le Téfécé" or "Les Violets," referencing Toulouse's historic nickname "City of Violets," the club play at the Stadium de Toulouse, a municipally-owned ground used since the club's founding.

Great Managers

Jacques Santini (1984-1989) led the club through fine European campaigns, including a resounding UEFA Cup win against Diego Maradona's Napoli in 1986. Philippe Montanier (2022-2023) more recently guided the club to victory in the 2023 Coupe de France, bringing Europa League qualification.

Iconic Players

Robert Pintenat remains the club's all-time top scorer. André-Pierre Gignac, developed at Toulouse, became a legend at Marseille and then at Tigres UANL, while Wissam Ben Yedder, also an academy product, established himself at Sevilla and then Monaco.

Major Achievements

Toulouse FC have won one Coupe de France (2023, against FC Nantes) and three Ligue 2 titles (1982, 2003, 2022), without ever winning Ligue 1.

The Club Today

Led by Jens Berthel Askou since May 2026 and chaired by Olivier Cloarec since 2025, under the majority ownership of RedBird Capital Partners, who also own AC Milan, Toulouse FC finished 9th in Ligue 1 in 2025-26.

Frequently asked questions

When is Toulouse FC's next match?+

Toulouse FC face AS Monaco FC on 10 October 2026.

What is Toulouse FC's current standing?+

Toulouse FC are currently 17 in Ligue 1 with 1 points.

Is today's Toulouse FC the same club that won the 1957 Coupe de France?+

No, it is a distinct entity founded in 1970; the earlier Toulouse FC ceased to exist in 1967.

When did Toulouse FC win the Coupe de France?+

In 2023, against FC Nantes.

Which Toulouse academy product became a legend in Mexico?+

André-Pierre Gignac, at Tigres UANL.

Where does the nickname "Les Violets" come from?+

From Toulouse's historic nickname, the "City of Violets."

Who owns Toulouse FC?+

RedBird Capital Partners, who also own AC Milan.

Who is Toulouse FC's current head coach?+

Jens Berthel Askou, since May 2026.

When was today's Toulouse FC founded?+

In 1970.