About AS Valentigney

AS Valentigney is a French football club based in Valentigney, in the Doubs region, founded in 1920. The club developed in a strong industrial environment linked to the Peugeot company, which played an important role in its early growth. It is historically associated with the nickname “Les Lions” and played an important role in the development of football in the Montbéliard area.

During the interwar period, AS Valentigney experienced its golden era, becoming one of the strongest amateur clubs in France. The team won multiple regional championships and achieved its most famous national success by reaching the Coupe de France final in 1926, where it finished as runner-up. It also won the national amateur championship in 1936, confirming its status as one of the top non-professional clubs in the country.

In later decades, the club gradually lost its national prominence as professional football expanded in France. It remained active mainly at regional level and occasionally achieved success in local competitions. Despite its decline, AS Valentigney is still remembered for its historic achievements and its contribution to the early development of French football, as well as for inspiring the creation of FC Sochaux-Montbéliard.