Mantan striker Inggris Andy Carroll telah mengungkap seberapa sering ia berkomunikasi setiap hari dengan bintang YouTube KSI, saat keduanya—sebagai pemilik bersama—merancang kebangkitan luar biasa bagi Dagenham & Redbridge. Dengan klub yang saat ini berada di divisi keenam, duo terkenal ini bekerja tanpa lelah di balik layar untuk meniru kesuksesan Wrexham dan pada akhirnya membawa sepak bola Liga Premier ke London Timur.
Andy Carroll mengawali karier kepelatihannya bersama Dagenham and Redbridge dengan kemenangan 1-0 atas Torquay United pada Sabtu lalu. Pemilik saham minoritas sekaligus YouTuber KSI hadir di tribun saat The Daggers meraih tiga poin penting, dan Carroll, mantan striker timnas Inggris, merayakan kemenangan tersebut bersama keluarganya setelah pertandingan.
"Era KSI" di Dagenham & Redbridge telah dimulai dengan perombakan besar-besaran, setelah klub National League South tersebut mengonfirmasi hengkangnya manajer Lee Bradbury. Keputusan ini diambil hanya dua pekan setelah YouTuber terkenal yang kini menjadi tokoh media itu diumumkan sebagai pemegang saham minoritas. Dalam perkembangan yang mengejutkan, mantan striker Liverpool dan timnas Inggris, Andy Carroll, ditunjuk untuk memimpin tim secara sementara.
Dagenham & Redbridge secara resmi "berani bermimpi" setelah kedatangan sensasi YouTube dan pengusaha KSI sebagai pemegang saham utama. Ikon media sosial yang bernama asli Olajide Olatunji ini diumumkan sebagai investor utama di klub National League South pekan lalu, menandai pergeseran signifikan dalam profil dan ambisi klub saat mereka berusaha naik kembali ke piramida sepak bola Inggris.
Sensasi YouTube KSI menandai transisi yang tak terduga ke kepemilikan klub sepak bola pada Sabtu saat ia menyaksikan Dagenham & Redbridge mengalahkan pemimpin Liga Nasional Selatan, Dorking Wanderers, dengan skor 1-0. Dalam acara yang menjadi perkenalan besar-besaran di Victoria Road, pria berusia 32 tahun itu terlihat di tribun bersama mantan striker internasional Inggris.
KSI, setelah langkah mengejutkannya dalam dunia kepemilikan klub sepak bola, telah mengonfirmasi bahwa Dagenham & Redbridge akan memproduksi dokumenter berjudul ‘Race To The Top’. Produksi tersebut akan dirilis pertama kali di kanal YouTube milik bintang media sosial tersebut, yang memiliki 17 juta subscribers di seluruh dunia. Acara ini akan menjadi pesaing bagi seri populer ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ yang dipimpin oleh Ryan Reynolds dan Rob Mac di North Wales.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.
How many teams are in the Ligue 1?
The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.
Who has made the most Ligue 1 appearances ever?
Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Ligue 1?
Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.
Who has the most assists in the history of the Ligue 1?
As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.
Which famous players have played in the Ligue 1?
Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
Which famous managers have managed in the Ligue 1?
Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.
What is the biggest stadium in the Ligue 1?
The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Ligue 1?
Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.