The 2015-16 campaign delivered a season of mid-table consolidation for Nantes as Les Canaris secured 14th place in Ligue 1 under the guidance of manager Michel Der Zakarian. Leading the line was the newly-signed forward Emiliano Sala, whose 6 league goals established him as the club's top league goalscorer. This solid season, which also saw a run to the Coupe de France Quarter-finals and featured the crucial attacking efforts of overall top scorer Adryan, proved pivotal for the club. It was a year that marked Sala's emergence as a beloved, tenacious presence up front and remains a significant chapter in the club's recent history.