The 2014-15 campaign delivered a heartbreaking return to the top flight for FC Metz as Les Grenats finished a crushing 19th in Ligue 1, resulting in immediate relegation back to the second tier. Despite a promising start that saw them briefly climb as high as fifth place under manager Albert Cartier, the season was derailed by a long winless streak. The attack was led by the on-loan forward Modibo Maïga, whose 9 goals were a lone bright spot in a campaign that was ultimately a devastating end to their brief top-flight adventure.