Key Soccerlytics Insights:
- Of the "form" teams in Europe's top 5 leagues with 5 wins in their last 5 games (Juventus, Bayern Munich, Lorient, and Monaco), FC Lorient stands out as by far the least glamorous of the bunch. Soccerlytics takes a look at the current structure and key figures at the club
- The Brittany-based club has a productive academy system that has launched the careers of several known international stars such as Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal) and Seydou Keita (formerly of Barcelona)
- With an Average player value (APV) of 1.74M Euros (40% below the Ligue 1 APV of 2.89M Euros, and 12th highest in the league), Lorient FC is currently overachieving, sitting 8th in the Ligue 1 table
Manager: Christian Gourcuff
- Highly respected coach in France who's had 2 separate stints at the club separated by a notable stint at rivals Rennes. Also known for being the father of the prodigiously talented French International Yoann Gourcuff
Club Captain: Bruno Manga
- Gabonese International who's been linked with interest from Liverpool, Everton and Juventus in the past
Top goal scorer: Vincent Aboubakar
- 21-year old Cameroonian International who joined the club in 2013 leads the line with 10 goals in 18 matches so far this season
Other notable players: Alain Traore and Jeremie Aladiere
- 25 year old Burkina Faso International (Traore) had a successful trial with Manchester United in 2006 but was unable to secure a work permit
- Once a promising French Youth International, Aladiere signed for Arsenal as a 16 year old but never fulfilled his potential. Following three years at Arsenal, and several loan spells in the Premier league and to Celtic, the 30-year old found a permanent home at Lorient in 2011
Stadium:
- Stade du Mustoir (pictured above) with a capacity of 18,500
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