Aimé Jacquet
French football manager
Aimé Étienne Jacquet (French pronunciation: [eme ʒakɛ]; born 27 November 1941) is a French former professional football player and manager. He was the manager of the France national team from 1993 until 1998.
He managed France to victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup as the host nation, stepping down from his position immediately after the tournament.
Early life
Jacquet was born in Sail-sous-Couzan, Loire. He began his career as an amateur player for his local club, US Couzan, while working in a factory.
Playing career
Scouted by Saint-Étienne, he joined Les Verts in 1960. One of the most successful clubs of the time, Saint-Étienne, won an impressive five league titles and three French Cups in his 11 years with the club. He also played for the French national team, playing two games in 1968. In 1973, he left Saint-Étienne for regional rivals Olympique Lyonnais, where he ended his career as a player.
Managerial career
Jacquet pursued a solid managerial career for several clubs in France and gained an impressive list of accolades, most notably for Bordeaux during the 1980s, leading them to three league titles, two French Cups, two European semi-finals and one-quarter-final.
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