Stade Malherbe Caen

Stade Malherbe de Caen were founded in 1913 and are currently the only Normandy-based club in Ligue 1 Conforama. Coached by Fabien Mercadal, who was appointed in the close season, the club are now spending their fifth consecutive season in the French top flight.

That run includes a seventh place in the 2015/16 campaign, SM Caen’s highest-ever league finish.

In 2016 the Stade Malherbe board and the club’s former president Jean-François Fortin presented the Malherbe 2020 project, which involves the refurbishment of its home ground, an ambitious initiative that has been welcomed enthusiastically by the fans. The club’s directors have also their sights set on another top-10 finish this season.

SM Caen recently changed their logo, creating a new visual identity that highlights the club’s values. The Viking that sits at its centre symbolises the character of the people of Normandy and their history as conquerors.

Stade Malherbe Caen

Previous encounters

Paris SG - Stade Malherbe Caen

The Parisians have won 12 of their last 16 meetings with the Caen club, whose last victory in the fixture was a 3-0 win in the 2007/08 season. The last meeting between the two clubs was on August 12^th 2018, on the first day of Ligue 1 Conforama. Thomas Tuchel's men won 3-0 thanks to goals from Neymar Jr., Rabiot and Weah, with a reshuffled squad that included players from the training academy. After having won 3-0 with a goal from Neymar Jr on day 1, Paris Saint-Germain have defeated them 2 - 1 in Normandy on Matchday 27, thanks to two goals from Kylian Mbappé.

Did you know?

On 13 October 2013, the Normandy club marked their centenary with a gala match against an AC Milan side featuring Philippe Mexès and former SM Caen player M’Baye Niang. It proved to be a happy occasion for the French team, who ran out 3-0 winners over the Rossoneri, to the delight of their fans.

Player to watch

Prince Oniangué
04/11/1988
Midfielder

Born in Paris on November 4th 1988, a youth player at Stade Rennais, Prince Oniangué signed his first professional contract with the club from the capital of Brittany in 2008, before being loaned to SCO Angers in search of more playing time.
From 2010 to 2016, he layed successively at Tours FC and Stade de Reims, clubs in which he established himself as a fundamental member of the squad. After an inconclusive stint in England with Wolverhampton from 2016 to 2018, he returned to Ligue 1 Conforama and Stade Malherbe Caen in summer 2018, with whom he made a commitment for the next four years. A Congolese international since 2008, he has 39 caps and 7 goals with the red devils.

Paris Saint-Germain away match at Caen

Discover Stade Malherbe de Caen squad for their receipt of Paris Saint-Germain as part of Ligue 1 Conforama matchday 27!

Bamba, Guilbert, Zahary, Gradit, Armougom, Diomandé, Khaoui, Oniangué, Fajr, Ninga, Crivelli

Stade Michel d'Ornano

SM Caen’s home ground is the Stade Michel d’Ornano, which was opened on 6 June 1993 by Édouard Balladur, the then French prime minister. The opening was marked by a high-profile friendly against Bayern Munich. The all-seater stadium has a capacity of 21,000 and registered its record attendance with the visit of Olympique de Marseille on 4 December 2004.

ADRESSE

Boulevard Georges Pompidou

14 000 Caen

INFOS PRATIQUES

situated in the centre of Caen, the Stade Michel d’Ornano is easily accessible on foot or by car. The stadium complex features a car park, while a shuttle bus service also operates on matchdays.