The 2020-21 campaign was a season of high-wire drama and ultimate defiance for FC Nantes, with Les Canaris battling through a turbulent year defined by a stunning four different head coaches. The club ultimately secured its top-flight status by finishing 18th, winning the relegation play-offs in a tense, nerve-shredding finale. Leading the charge through the turmoil was the dependable Ludovic Blas, whose 10 crucial Ligue 1 goals proved vital for survival. It was a chaotic year that cemented the club's never-say-die spirit and remains a defining chapter of a truly dramatic escape from the drop.