Laurent Blanc
Football manager and former defender
Born
November 19th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A former professional footballer, achieved success as a central defender with notable clubs including Montpellier, Napoli, and Barcelona. Transitioned to management after retirement and led the French national team. Guided Paris Saint-Germain to significant victories during tenure. Contributed to the development of young players while implementing successful strategies on the pitch.
Played for the French national team, winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup
Managed Paris Saint-Germain, winning multiple Ligue 1 titles
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