Fabien Dagneaux, the coach of Boulogne-sur-Mer, has been officially nominated among the five contenders for the UNFP (National Union of Professional Footballers) trophy for the best coach of the Ligue 2 season. This recognition highlights the work of the tactician and his team throughout the season, with the announcement made this Thursday, April 30, 2026, by the professional footballers' union.

Alongside Dagneaux, other notable figures from the championship are on this prestigious list. These include Patrick Videira of Le Mans FC, Stéphane Dumont of Troyes, Grégory Poirier of Red Star, and Didier Santini of Rodez. The presence of the Boulogne-sur-Mer coach in this selection attests to the quality of his management and the impact of his tactical approach.

The awards ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026. It will be the 34th edition of the UNFP trophies and will be broadcast live on Ligue 1+ starting at 6:45 PM, as well as on the official UNFP YouTube channel. This is a major event for French football, celebrating individual and collective performances.

The winner of the best coach trophy is chosen by his peers, via Unecatef (the coaches' union). This internal voting process ensures recognition based on expertise and mutual respect within the profession, highlighting the value of this nomination for Fabien Dagneaux and the Boulogne-sur-Mer club.

For other categories, players from Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and Première Ligue have already cast their votes. The ballots took place in each locker room, under the supervision of an UNFP representative, using secure computer software to centralize the votes, thus ensuring fairness and transparency of the process.

This nomination of Fabien Dagneaux is excellent news for Boulogne-sur-Mer, placing the club in the national spotlight and emphasizing the excellence of its technical staff. All eyes will be on the May 11 ceremony to see if the Boulogne coach will win this coveted award.