La Berrichonne de Châteauroux
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| Full name | La Berrichonne de Châteauroux |
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| Nickname(s) | La Berri |
| Founded | 1883 |
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Stade Gaston Petit, Châteauroux |
| Capacity | 17,173 |
| Chairman | Thierry Schoen |
| Manager | Jean-Luc Vasseur |
| League | Ligue 2 |
| 2016–17 | Championnat National 1st (promoted) |
| Website | Club website |
La Berrichonne de Châteauroux (French pronunciation: [lɑ beʁiʃɔn də ʃatoʁu]; commonly referred to as La Berrichonne or simply Châteauroux) is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football. The club has played only one season in Ligue 1; the 1997–98 season.
In 2004, Châteauroux reached the final of the 2003–04 Coupe de France. The team was defeated 1–0 by Paris Saint-Germain, but still qualified for the following season's UEFA Cup because Paris Saint-Germain finished second in the first division. Châteauroux lost in the first round to Belgian club Club Brugge.
Châteauroux plays its home fixtures at the 17,173 capacity Stade Gaston Petit in front of crowds averaging between 6,000–7,000. Visitors are directed to one end of the Credit Agricole stand. The team strip is a deep red and blue with a vertical striped shirt and blue shorts. The club president was Michel Denisot and is currently Patrick Le Seyec. The current Manager is Michel Estevan who took over for the 2016-2017 season. Châteauroux's kit manufacturer is Nike.
As of 26 July 2017.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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