Quick Info
| Profession | Football Manager, Former Football Player |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 15/10/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Bayonne, France |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Didier Claude Deschamps is an iconic French football manager and former player. He is one of only two men to have won the FIFA World Cup both as a captain (1998) and as a coach (2018). He has been the manager of the France national team since 2012. |
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Career
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Style Quotient
| Leadership Style | Competitive, Mission-driven |
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| Public Persona | Iconic, Respected |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is the third person in history to win the World Cup as both a player and a coach. | |
| 2. He holds the record for the most World Cup wins as a manager for France (14 wins). | |
| 3. He signed a new contract with France in January 2023, extending his role until June 2026. | |
| 4. He was the captain of the French team that won the 'double' (World Cup 1998 and Euro 2000). |