Jacques Santini

Football coach and former player

Jacques Santini - Football coach and former player
Born

April 25th, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

Links & References

Played as a midfielder during a career that included stints at clubs such as Lyon and St. Etienne. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, leading several teams, most notably the French national team from 2002 to 2004. Guided the national team through the UEFA Euro 2004 qualification and served as head coach of clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Lyon.

Coached the French national team from 2002 to 2004

Managed Tottenham Hotspur in 2004-2005

Played for St. Etienne, winning Ligue 1

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