🏟️ OFFICIAL CLUB PROFILE: STADE PIERRE-MAUROY,
LilleLille OSC
les Dogues.
Founded in 1944, Lille OSC are one of France’s smartest and most consistent clubs. Ligue 1 champions in 2021 and back in the Champions League after a fine third-placed finish, Les Dogues now begin a new era under Davide Ancelotti.
On est les Dogues — We Are the Dogues
Latest Squad
Lille OSC First-Team Squad
New head coach Davide Ancelotti inherits a well-drilled Lille side that finished third to reach the Champions League. Captained by midfield anchor Benjamin André and led up front by veteran World Cup winner Olivier Giroud, Les Dogues boast exciting young talent in Ayyoub Bouaddi, Hákon Haraldsson and Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
23
Chancel Mbemba
DR Congo
15
Calvin Verdonk
Indonesia
Midfielders
21
Benjamin André
France
CAPTAIN
32
Ayyoub Bouaddi
Morocco
17
Ngal’ayel Mukau
DR Congo
Forwards
10
Hákon Haraldsson
Iceland
7
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Belgium
27
Félix Correia
Portugal
Squad correct as of the summer 2026 window, which runs until 1 September — numbers and personnel may change. Follow every Lille fixture and prediction at AI Pro Prediction and our Champions League predictions hub.
Established 1944
Les Dogues
Lille Olympique Sporting Club, formed in 1944, is one of French football’s most respected institutions. Renowned for their outstanding recruitment and academy, Les Dogues have punched above their weight for decades — winning four Ligue 1 titles, most memorably a stunning triumph over PSG in 2021.
Famed for developing and selling stars like Eden Hazard, Nicolas Pépé and Jonathan David, Lille combine shrewd business with genuine ambition. A third-placed finish in 2025/26 sealed a return to the Champions League, now under the guidance of Davide Ancelotti.
Historical Milestones
- 1944 Club formed through a historic merger in Lille.
- 2011 A famous league and cup double under Rudi Garcia.
- 2021 Ligue 1 champions, stunning big-spending PSG.
- 2026 Third in Ligue 1 — back in the Champions League.
Club Identity
The LOSC Way
Elite scouting, smart trading and tactical discipline. Lille’s model of identifying and developing talent before selling at a profit is among the most admired in European football, all while remaining fiercely competitive.
Stadium: Stade Pierre-Mauroy (50,186)
Historic Records
Northern Giants
Four Ligue 1 titles, six Coupe de France triumphs and a reputation as a talent factory — the launchpad for stars such as Eden Hazard, Nicolas Pépé, Victor Osimhen and Jonathan David.
Talisman: Olivier Giroud (goals)
Current Era
The Ancelotti Era
Davide Ancelotti takes charge for 2026/27 after Lille sealed a Champions League return, tasked with building on a strong foundation and guiding Les Dogues deep into Europe.
Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti
