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📅 Jan 13, 2026 • Live Club Audit
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Toulouse FC
Ligue 1 • France
78.5 Squad FGA
95 Data Recruitment Index
📊 Moneyball Masters
Founded1970
StadiumStadium de Toulouse (33k)
OwnerRedBird Capital
PresidentDamien Comolli
League Position9th (Ligue 1)
Squad Avg Age23.4 Years
Squad Value€185M (Est)
Empire TierSmart Challenger

2025-26 Season Overview

Matches Played19
Goals Scored26 (1.36/90)
Goals Conceded24
xG Perf.+1.2 (Efficient)

🌍 Empire FGA Club Audit — January 2026

Toulouse FC ("Le TéFéCé") remains the gold standard for **data-driven recruitment** in French football. Under RedBird Capital's ownership, the club operates with a distinct "Moneyball" philosophy, targeting undervalued assets from markets like the Eredivisie, Belgian Pro League, and Scandinavia. In the 2025-26 season, they have consolidated their status as a stable Ligue 1 side capable of European qualification. Their squad is one of the youngest in the league, characterized by high technical proficiency (TEC 82) and tactical adaptability.

Empire Verdict: A highly efficient organization. They do not rely on individual superstars but on a cohesive system where every player has a high resale value. Their "Succession Planning" score (94/100) is elite—they often sign replacements before a key player is sold.
A Recruitment Grade
23.4 Avg Squad Age
€15M Net Spend (25/26)

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Alignment

Toulouse FC's tactical DNA mapped across Empire FGA's 60 legendary coaching philosophies.

Primary DNA: "The Modern Hybrid"

Beane/Comolli (Databall) 98/100
De Zerbi (Value Creation) 88/100
Wenger (Youth Dev) 85/100

Toulouse prioritizes technical security and positional play. They rarely sign "physical monsters" (English School score: 45/100), preferring players with high football IQ and passing metrics (Dutch School score: 82/100). The team is built to increase asset value through an attractive, progressive style of play.

⚡ Recent Results (Ligue 1 & Coupe de France)

Performances leading up to Jan 13, 2026

Toulouse FC Pau FC
2 - 0
🏆 Coupe 1/32 Rotation XI
Jan 10, 2026
Coupe de France
PSG Toulouse FC
3 - 1
⚽ Magri 🛡️ 42% Poss
Jan 4, 2026
Ligue 1
Toulouse FC AS Monaco
2 - 2
🔥 High Intensity ⭐ Restes
Dec 20, 2025
Ligue 1
FC Nantes Toulouse FC
0 - 1
⚽ Sierro (P) 🛡️ Clean Sheet
Dec 14, 2025
Ligue 1
Form Guide: W-L-D-W (Last 4) • Competitive against top teams (Monaco/PSG) • Solid cup progress • Guillaume Restes continues to perform at an elite level in goal.

📊 Organizational Metrics

Toulouse FC vs Ligue 1 Average (Organizational Strength)

💎 Key Squad Assets (Jan 2026)

Star PlayerGuillaume Restes (GK)
CaptainVincent Sierro (CM)
Top ScorerZakaria Aboukhlal (8)
Top ProspectJaydee Canvot (CM)
Recruitment FocusFull-backs & Wingers
Wage BillLow (Efficient)