About

Football Club de Martigues, known as FC Martigues or Martigues, is a French professional football club based in Martigues, Bouches-du-Rhône, and as of the 2025-26 season competes in the Régional 1. Collectors seeking player signatures and club provenance turn to specialist outlets, and Walkouts lists authenticated shirts and memorabilia tied to the city and its fixtures.

The club was founded on 1 January 1921, a date that sits at the heart of local identity and kit heritage; the squad’s nickname, The Blood and Gold, reflects the traditional colours worn across generations and the club’s community roots dating back to 1921.

FC Martigues plays home matches at the Stade Francis-Turcan, a seaside ground with a listed capacity of 11,500 that stages league and cup fixtures across the region. The club’s principal rivals are Istres, and regional derby ties have become part of the provenance that collectors value when tracing shirt histories.

Anniversary releases are a reliable provenance cue for Martigues material. In particular the club’s Centenary 2021 commemorations produced limited-edition runs and match-day patches, and those centenary items are often singled out by fans as celebratory releases tied to a clear milestone.

Season and fixture magnets for collectors include garments from the 2025-26 Régional 1 season, derby match shirts versus Istres and the commemorative Centenary 2021 fixture, each chased for connection to a specific squad or matchday roster. Retail prints and commemorative badges from these match periods make provenance easier to verify and help explain why certain shirts appear on collectors’ wish lists.

An often-cited iconic away colourway for Martigues fans is the traditional white with gold highlights, a palette tied in collector lore to decisive away derby matches at Istres and other regional cup ties; shirts in that colourway, especially those with match-wear evidence or photographic backdrops from white with gold trim fixtures, can command notable interest among regional collectors.

Signed retail shirts remain an accessible segment of Martigues collecting, and fanshop issues, early retail runs and player-issue variants produced for stadium sales are actively tracked for signature provenance, often accompanied by a COA. Free worldwide shipping is offered on selected items; provenance notes will flag centenary pieces, derby-worn variants and season-specific shirts such as those from the 2025-26 Régional 1 season and the Centenary 2021 commemorative fixture, and Walkouts closes its listings with clear authentication detail and imagery.

Legends & Leadership

Jean-Luc Ettori is remembered as a legend player from the 1970s whose presence symbolised professionalism for Martigues. Ali Benarbia emerged in the 1990s as a legend player noted for midfield craft that lifted the team’s tempo. Jean-Marc Ferreri added experienced attacking quality in the 1990s, reinforcing the club’s profile with reliable technique.

Eric Cantona stands out as a legend player of the late 1980s, bringing charisma and edge that resonated with the fans. Rudi Garcia contributed in the late 1980s as a legend player, offering intelligence and balance across the pitch to steady competitive performances.

Mamadou Niang is regarded as a recent key player from the 2000s, representing a modern, athletic era for Martigues. Franck Dumas followed in the 2000s as a recent key player, valued for leadership and consistency that aligned with evolving ambitions.

Stadium

Stade Francis-Turcan is the home of FC Martigues and a focal point for football in the city. Also written as Stade Francis Turcan, the ground stages the club’s league fixtures and accommodates up to 11,500 supporters. Matchdays are defined by the colours of The Blood and Gold and a close-to-the-action feel that keeps the noise constant throughout the stands. The atmosphere intensifies for meetings with local rivals Istres, when the venue’s compact design helps amplify songs and choreographies. Located in Martigues, the stadium serves as a community gathering place as well as a competitive stage, with clear sightlines and a traditional bowl character that rewards early arrivals and vocal backing alike.

Also known as
Stade Francis-Turcan
Capacity
11500

FAQ

Q: What league does FC Martigues currently play in? A: As of the 2025-26 season, the club competes in Régional 1, the sixth tier of French football.

Q: When were FC Martigues founded and where are they based? A: Founded in 1921, the club is based in Martigues, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, and is commonly known by the nickname The Blood and Gold.

Q: What is FC Martigues' home ground and its capacity? A: Home matches are played at the Stade Francis-Turcan (also written as Stade Francis Turcan) in Martigues, which has a capacity of 11,500.

Q: Who are FC Martigues' principal rivals? A: The club's main rivals are Istres, adding local intensity to fixtures between the sides.

Q: How do you handle authenticity for signed FC Martigues items, and do you ship internationally? A: Look for items accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, and for extra peace of mind ask for clear signing evidence. Free worldwide shipping.