During the 2008–09 French football season, Olympique de Marseille competed in Ligue 1.[1]
Season summary
Marseille finished 3 points behind league champions Bordeaux.[1] Manager Eric Gerets left after his contract expired at the end of the season.[2] Replacing him was former Marseille player Didier Deschamps.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Source: Ligue 1 Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. France's third UEFA Europa League spot went to Ligue 2 side Guingamp, winners of 2008–09 Coupe de France. (C) Champions
^Ziani was born in Sèvres, France, but also qualifies to represent Algeria internationally through his father, and made his international debut for Algeria in 2003.
^Mears was born in Stockport, England, but also believed he was eligible to represent Jamaica internationally through his father and would make his international debut for Jamaica in February 2009. It was later discovered that Mears' father was from Sierra Leone and was thus ineligible to represent Jamaica.
^Samassa was born in Montfermeil, France, and represented them at U-21 level, but also qualifies to represent Mali internationally through his parents, declared for Mali internationally during the season, and would make his international debut for Mali in 2009.
^Ayew was born in Seclin, France, but also qualifies to represent Ghana internationally through his father and made his international debut for Ghana in August 2007.
^Arrache was born in Marseille, France, but also qualifies to represent Algeria internationally through his parents, and made his international debut for Algeria in April 2004.