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 |
Latest News about Didier Deschamps
19/07/2026
Deschamps said he decided to end his time as France coach because the atmosphere around him had become "stifling." He said the move was made in the best interests of the national team and reiterated that leaving after the 2026 World Cup had already been planned.
18/07/2026
Didier Deschamps ended his 14-year spell as France manager after the 2026 World Cup third-place match against England. France lost 6-4, and the result brought his long tenure in charge of Les Bleus to a close after he had already confirmed he would step down when his contract expired after the tournament.
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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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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Claude Deschamps |
| Children | Dylan Deschamps |
Relationships & More
| Colleagues | Zinedine Zidane, Philippe Diallo |
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Career
| Playing Career |
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| Managerial Career |
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Style Quotient
| Leadership Style | Competitive, Mission-driven |
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| Public Persona | Iconic, Respected |
Social Media
| https://x.com/deschampdidier |
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). |