Jean-Marc Furlan

Football manager, Ligue 2 champion

Jean-Marc Furlan - Football manager, Ligue 2 champion
Born

November 20th, 1957
67 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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French football manager led several clubs during a career spanning decades. Most prominently managed Stade de Reims, achieving promotion to Ligue 1 in 2018. Also managed Angers SCO and several other teams in France, developing a reputation for tactical awareness and player development. Contributed to the growth of Ligue 2 clubs through strategic coaching and discipline.

Achieved promotion to Ligue 1 with Stade de Reims

Managed Angers SCO in Ligue 1

Developed tactical approaches in team management

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