Aix-en-Provence Argonautes

The Aix-en-Provence Argonautes are a French American football team based in Aix-en-Provence established in 1986.^[1] The team plays in top level Ligue Élite de Football Américain.

Aix-en-Provence Argonautes

Established	1986
Based in	Aix-en-Provence, France
Home stadium	Complexe sportif du Val de l'Arc
Head coach	Jake Hale
General manager	Manu Maguet
Team president	Thierry Jamet
League	Ligue Élite de Football Américain
Division	Division 1
League titles	8 (1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002) div_champs = 8 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002
Website	http://www.argonautes-aix.com

History

The team was established in 1986.^[2] In their second year, the Argonautes won the title in the second division in France. In 1989 they had their first appearance in the French final which they lost to Paris Castors. The following three years the Argonautes won their first three national championships. From 1989 to 2004 they made it to the final each year, becoming French Champions eight times. Their last appearance in the final was in 2006. Six years later the Argonautes have been relegated to the second division.

In 2014 Aix won again the second division title and was promoted to the top first division.

Championships

• Ligue Élite de Football Américain
  • Champions: 8 (1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002)
  • Runners-up: 9 (1989, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006)
• EFL
  • Runners-up: 1 (1996)

Notable players and coaches

• DeAndre Smith QB 1993, Current 2023 Indianapolis Colts running backs coach

• Larry Legault Head coach 1990-1993

• Matt Hove Head coach 2008

• Jim Criner Head coach 2009-2010

• Ryan Perrilloux QB 2016