Didier Deschamps

Football Manager, Former Football Player

French Bayonne, France

Quick Info

ProfessionFootball Manager, Former Football Player
NationalityFrench
Date of Birth15/10/1968
Age57 years
BirthplaceBayonne, France

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryDidier 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.

Career

Playing Career
RoleDefensive Midfielder
Clubs
  • Olympique Marseille
  • AS Monaco
  • Paris Saint-Germain
  • Bordeaux
National Team Caps103
Major Titles
  • FIFA World Cup 1998
  • UEFA Euro 2000
  • Ligue 1 (multiple)
Managerial Career
Current RoleManager of France National Team
Start Year2012
Major Achievements
  • FIFA World Cup 2018 (Winner)
  • UEFA Euro 2016 (Runner-up)
  • FIFA World Cup 2022 (Runner-up)
  • UEFA Euro 2024 (Runner-up)
Total World Cup Wins as Coach1
Total World Cup Matches Won14

Style Quotient

Leadership StyleCompetitive, Mission-driven
Public PersonaIconic, 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).
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