Claim: Pascal Johansen made his first professional appearance against FC Metz and the next year competed in, and lost, the Coupe de France.
Evidence: He made his first pro appearance against harsh rivals FC Metz on 15 January 2000 and quickly established himself as a regular first team player at the age of 21. The following season he was among the rare satisfactions in a team that won the Coupe de France but was relegated to Ligue 2 after a terrible season in the league.