The 2015-16 campaign delivered another season of European qualification for Saint Etienne as Les Verts secured a respectable 6th-place finish in Ligue 1. Leading the charge was the dependable forward Nolan Roux, whose 9 goals proved vital in a campaign built on the defensive solidity and stability established under manager Christophe Galtier. It was a standout year that marked the club's fourth consecutive qualification for the UEFA Europa League and remains a defining chapter in their modern history of European consistency