Andrézieux-Bouthéon Football Club

What Andrézieux-Bouthéon Football Club does

Andrézieux-Bouthéon Football Club (ABFC) is a French amateur football club founded in 1947 in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire department, and reorganised as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS) with €400,000 share capital. The club operates a senior men's team currently promoted to National 1 (Group C, 2026-2027 season) following a National 2 campaign in which it recorded 12 wins and 49 goals scored. ABFC's sporting ecosystem spans the men's senior team, a dual-gender youth academy system (Dousson Academy for boys and Dousson Academy Grilletines for girls and women), a futsal section launched in September 2023, and structured detection and registration programmes from École de Football through senior level. The club is headquartered at the Envol Stadium, a multi-purpose complex completed in 2016 that doubles as a corporate seminar and event venue.

ABFC's product and service portfolio includes competitive football participation, holiday football camps for children aged 6-15 priced at €140-€160 per 5-day week, school-sport sections, vocational training pathways delivered through the Selforme 42 programme (Responsable de Petite et Moyenne Structure, Conseiller Commercial, Employé Administratif), and business networking through the Faucon Business Club (160+ partner businesses). Commercial operations are managed by a dedicated two-person team and supported by a broad roster of regional partners including Intersport Groupe Rolland (equipment and merchandise, 2026-2029), CCF Fromabert (kit sponsor), Piscines Desjoyaux, Brioche Pasquier, Renault Thivolle, Crédit Agricole Loire Haute Loire, and municipal partners (Ville d'Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Département de la Loire).

The revenue model combines individual licence fees administered via the FFF dematerialised system, pay-as-you-go matchday ticketing (€3 adult, free under 12), merchandise sales through both a stadium-based container on match nights and the Sportyneo online boutique, seasonal summer camp registrations, and B2B partnership / sponsorship revenue channelled through the Faucon Business Club. Digital infrastructure is conventional — a WordPress site built and maintained by Webqam Groupe, with Weezevent for ticketing, Google Forms for detection registration, Eyball for licence authorisation, and Activ Radio as official media partner. In June 2026 ABFC received the FFF Label Jeunes Elite and Label Féminines Or (Crédit Agricole), the federation's highest-tier accreditations for youth and women's football development.

Name

Andrézieux-Bouthéon Football Club

Legal name

ANDREZIEUX-BOUTHEON FOOTBALL CLUB

Website

https://andrezieuxboutheonfc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Andrézieux-Bouthéon Football Club (ABFC) is a French amateur football club founded in 1947, operating a National 1 senior team, dual-gender youth academies (Dousson Academy and Grilletines), and vocational training programmes from Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire. It serves local players, families, and a network of 160+ business partners via the Faucon Business Club.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football academy
• Football match ticketing
• Summer football camps
• Sports event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Andrézieux-Bouthéon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Licences / Membership fees: Annual football licences (licences) for players at all levels, administered via the FFF dematerialized system. Fees are collected during licence permanence sessions at the club.
2. Matchday ticketing: Revenue from ticket sales at National 2 and National 1 home matches. Ticket price is €3 per adult, free for children under 12. Special events (e.g., gala matches) have separate pricing.
3. Merchandise sales: Sale of club merchandise (kits, equipment) via a physical container at the stadium on match evenings and via the official Sportyneo online boutique.
4. Partnerships and sponsorship: Revenue from official partners and sponsors including equipment supply (Intersport Groupe Rolland), kit sponsorship (CCF Fromabert), and a network of commercial partners under the Faucon Business Club umbrella.
5. Summer camps and training: Revenue from holiday sports camps for children aged 6-15 (licensed and non-licensed), priced at €140-160 per 5-day week for non-licensed participants. Also includes Selforme 42 vocational training programme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Andrézieux-Bouthéon Football Club (ABFC) is a French amateur football club that operates a senior competitive team (National 2, moving to National 1 in 2026-2027), runs youth academies (Dousson Academy for boys and Grilletines for girls), and delivers football development, training camps, match-day ticketing, merchandise, and community/event services out of the Envol Stadium in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire.

Product overview

Andrézieux-Bouthéon Football Club (ABFC) operates as a multi-faceted football organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem centered around competitive football participation and youth development. The core sporting product is the National 2 senior team competing in France's fourth division. The club's primary service portfolio revolves around its Dousson Academy (for boys) and Dousson Academy Grilletines (for girls/women), which provide structured training programs from entry-level École de Football through pre-formation and formation levels, culminating in senior competitive teams. Supporting services include vacation football camps, school-sport sections, and vocational training programs via Selforme 42. The club generates revenue through match tickets, merchandise sales via Sportyneo, stadium rental (Envol Stadium for seminars and events), and its Faucon Business Club B2B networking initiative. Founded in 1947 and based in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire department, the club competes under its falcon mascot in red and blue colors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dousson Academy: The club's youth academy program for boys and girls, offering training, detection/talent identification, and development pathways for young footballers.

Products and services

• Dousson Academy (Boys Youth Academy)
• Dousson Academy Grilletines (Girls/Women's Academy)
• École de Football
• National 2 Senior Team
• Vacation Football Camps
• Section Sportive Scolaire
• Faucon Business Club
• Selforme 42 Vocational Training
• Match Tickets and Merchandise
• Envol Stadium Venue Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Club awarded Label Jeunes Elite FFF Crédit Agricole and Label Féminines Or FFF Crédit Agricole in June 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Intersport Groupe RollandcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 February 2026Official equipment supplier and kit sponsor of ABFC. Groupe Rolland operates 11 sports retail stores (8 Intersport + 3 Go Sport) across Loire, Rhône, and Isère departments with ~350 employees. Partnership renewed for 2026-2029 seasons. Provides official kits and exclusive merchandise for the club.
• CCF Fromabert (Groupe Profrais)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Main kit sponsor whose logo appears on the official match shirt. CCF Fromabert is a food logistics and distribution company (pizza products, dairy, charcuterie, frozen foods, fruits, vegetables, meat) and one of five brands of the Profrais group.
• Ville d'Andrézieux-BouthéoncoreOthersThe city of Andrézieux-Bouthéon, represented by Mayor François Driol, is a key institutional partner. The city invested in the Envol Stadium (completed 2016) and continues to support the club. The city holds the Terre de Jeux 2024 label and invests in sport accessibility for all.
• Département de la LoirecoreOthersThe Loire departmental council supports sport in the territory with over 2,000 associations and clubs representing 200,000 licence holders. The department financially supports sporting committees, the CDOS Loire, and sports education programmes including ABFC's sections.
• Crédit Agricole Loire Haute LoirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bank partner of the Crédit Agricole group. Supports the club's youth development and women's football programmes. Crédit Agricole Loire Haute Loire co-sponsors the Label Jeunes Elite and Label Féminines FFF awards presented to ABFC.
• Piscines DesjoyauxmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlagship partner of ABFC. Desjoyaux is a family-owned French company (founded 1969) in La Fouillouse designing and manufacturing swimming pools (indoor, outdoor, floating, collective). The group invests over €25 million in production, operates 160 concessions in France and 450 globally across 80 countries, and employs over 5,000 people on 5 continents.
• Dousson ÉlectricitécoreTechnology or IntegrationElectrical engineering company (since 1946) specialising in industrial, commercial, and residential electrical systems. Dousson supports the Dousson Academy youth programme and provides expertise across high voltage, public lighting, photovoltaics, and sporting facilities.
• Brioche PasquiermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench bakery and pastry group (since 1936) with 18 production sites worldwide (14 in France, including Andrézieux-Bouthéon with a public boutique). Provides official regalia and dresses young footballers and women players. Offers professional catering ranges (tarts, tartlets, entremets, choux pastry, beignets, macarons).
• Kelyps IntérimminorOthersTemporary employment agency network founded in 2014, focused on proximity, professionalism, and reactivity for businesses and temporary workers. Combined with Exaltan RH (recruitment consultancy) for temporary and strategic hiring solutions.
• Renault ThivollemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive dealer group operating 24 concessions across Saône-et-Loire, Loire, and Rhône departments, representing Renault, Dacia, Alpine, Ford, and Nissan brands. ABFC uses Renault vehicles: Renault Traffic for youth licence holders, Renault Zoe E-Tech for staff, Renault Clio, and Renault Austral for the president.
• Souchon Boisson ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily beverage distribution company (since 1922) run by three brothers Philippe, Rémi, Hugo, and their father Daniel Souchon, based in La Ricamarie. Serves ~1,000 establishments in Loire and Haute-Loire departments. ABFC's beverage supplier with digital ordering solutions.
• Webqam GroupecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital agency and official site developer for ABFC. Webqam provides full-service communication including website creation, digital strategy, branding, web marketing, audiovisual production, and accessibility compliance. Based in Saint-Étienne.
• Activ RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial media partner of ABFC, broadcasting 20+ weekly local news flashes, traffic updates, and unique on-air promotions. Part of Activ Médias group (also operating RLF and Lyon 1ère radio stations) based in Lyon, Roanne, and Saint-Étienne.
• KFC Andrézieux-BouthéonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFast food restaurant opened opposite Envol Stadium. Offers employment with athlete-friendly schedules and a 20% discount on all orders for FFF licence holders.
• SBN (Savoir Bien Nettoyer)minorOthersIndustrial cleaning company (~60 employees across 6 departments) providing regular cleaning and maintenance of all Envol Stadium spaces. Specialises in building facade cleaning, floor treatment, post-construction cleaning, and disinfection.
• SermacominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional waste management and recycling leader in the Saint-Étienne area (~50 employees). Focuses on environmentally responsible waste processing, producing solid recovered fuel (CSR) from non-recyclable waste. ABFC promotes environmental awareness with the 'La nature nous aime, protégeons-la' slogan.
• Cimaise ArchitectesminorOthersArchitecture and engineering firm approaching its 100th anniversary, with expertise in industrial, commercial, and tertiary buildings. Notable projects include Geffroy Guichard stadium restructuring and Casino headquarters. Became official partner for 2023-2024 season.
• INNOV'eventsminorOthersEvent agency with a national network for corporate events and animations. Handles events at Envol Stadium seminar spaces and off-site events for ABFC and its partners.
• Symbol Cars (by Delorme)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrestige and exceptional automobile showroom created by the Delorme family with 25+ years of car distribution experience. Offers a unique space for meetings and events around passion for premium automobiles. Provides bespoke accompaniment for high-end vehicle acquisition.
• Carré Pétanque ObutminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBistronomic and traditional restaurant with 7 pétanque lanes and 3 private seminar rooms. Located near the stadium, it showcases the OBUT pétanque brand history. Used for private events and VIP functions.
• E-Kart'In ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndoor karting complex on 4,200 m² with 24 electric karts, indoor paintball, games room, bar, and seminar rooms. Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, providing leisure activities for club members.
• Practys ConseilsminorOthersConsultancy helping businesses and public bodies transform, improve performance, and succeed in projects through personalised, people-centred approach in strategy, change management, and leadership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/andrezieuxbthfc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBLjKnwLehUra8tAHYhau1A?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/andrezieuxboutheonfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asf-andrezieux-boutheon
• Instagraminstagram.com/andrezieuxboutheonfc
• TikToktiktok.com/@andrezieuxboutheonfc?

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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