Willy Sagnol

Football manager and former player

Willy Sagnol - Football manager and former player
Born

March 18th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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A former professional footballer and manager originally from France. Played as a right-back with a significant career at Bayern Munich and the French national team. Achieved notable success with Bayern Munich, winning multiple Bundesliga titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2001. Transitioned into coaching, leading the French under-21 team and later managing clubs in various leagues.

Won UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2001

Collected multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich

Represented France in major international tournaments

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