The 2009-10 campaign delivered a monumental, long-awaited triumph for Olympique Marseille as OM, under the legendary Didier Deschamps, clinched their first Ligue 1 title in 18 years and secured a historic domestic double with the Coupe de la Ligue. Leading the charge was their talismanic captain, Mamadou Niang, whose league-leading 18 goals, 22 across all competitions, proved decisive in a season built on fierce momentum and a passionate return to glory. It was a standout year that re-established Marseille's dominance in French football and remains an unforgettable chapter in the club's history.