Montpellier Hérault Sport Club — 2016/17 season (overview)

Club: Montpellier HSC

Country: France

• Head coach: Frédéric Hantz (appointed November 2016)
• Stadium: Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier
• League: Ligue 1 (French top division)
• Club colors: Blue and orange

Context and performance (2016/17)

• Frédéric Hantz took over as manager in November 2016 after the club dismissed Michel Der Zakarian. Hantz previously had coaching spells at clubs including Bastia and Saint-Étienne.
• During the 2016/17 Ligue 1 season Montpellier struggled and finished in the lower half of the table. They fought to avoid relegation for much of the campaign.
• The squad combined experienced players and young prospects; notable squad names around that season included Rémy Cabella (midfielder), Souleymane Camara (forward), Julien Stéphan was not at the club, and other contributors such as Daniel Congré and Vitorino Hilton in defense.
• Montpellier also competed in the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue, but had no major domestic cup success that season.

Management and style:

• Hantz is known for pragmatic, organized teams focusing on defensive solidity and set-piece organization. His midseason appointment aimed to stabilize Montpellier and ensure top-flight survival.

Notes:

• If you want exact final standings, points total, full squad list, match results, or transfer activity for the 2016/17 season, I can provide those specifics in a follow-up.