Nîmes Olympique (commonly referred to as simply Nîmes) is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was founded on 10 April 1937 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. The is the club’s home stadium. History In the 1995–96 season, Nîmes reached the final of the Coupe de France, allowing them to compete the following year in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. In September 1996, in the Round of 32, Nîmes beat Budapest Honvéd (4–1 on aggregate), before losing to AIK Stockholm in the next round (2–3 on aggregate). On 5 May 2018, Nîmes secured promotion back to Ligue 1 for the first time since the 1992–93 season after finishing second in Ligue 2. In the 2018–19 season, Nimes finished comfortably above the relegation zone in Ligue 1, placing 9th among 20 teams. On 5 November 2022, Nîmes played its final match at the Stade des Costières, a 1–0 Ligue 2 victory over Bordeaux. The club would move into the on a temporary basis, before the demolition of the Stade des Costières would pave the way for the construction of the Stade Nemausus, for a projected completion in 2026. Players Current squad Reserve squad Notable players Below are the notable former players who have represented Nîmes in league and international competition since the club's foundation in 1937. To appear in the section below, a player must have played in at least 80 official matches for the club or represented the national team for which the player is eligible during his stint with Nîmes or following his departure. For a complete list of Nîmes Olympique players, see :Category:Nîmes Olympique players Coaches Honours Ligue 1 Runners-up: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1972 Ligue 2 Champions: 1950 Runners-up: 2018 Championnat National Champions: 1997, 2012 Coupe de France Runners-up: 1958, 1961, 1996 Trophée des Champions Runners-up: 1958 Coppa delle Alpi Champions: 1972 Coupe Drago Runners-up: 1956 Coupe Gambardella Champions: 1961, 1966, 1969, 1977 References External links Association football clubs established in 1937 1937 establishments in France Sport in Nîmes Football clubs in Occitania (administrative region) Ligue 1 clubs