Roger Lemerre
π₯ TrendingA member of the Greatest Generation generation, Roger Lemerre was born in 1941 in Bricquebec and went on to become a celebrated Association football coach.
French football player and manager (born 1941)
"Roger Lemerre's most defining career moment was leading the French national team to victory at UEFA Euro 2000, following their 1998 World Cup triumph." β About Roger Lemerre
| Metric | Roger Lemerre | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 84 | 56 | +28 yrs |
| Height | 181cm (5'11") | 174cm | +7cm |
| Career length | 66 yrs | ~35 yrs | +31 yrs |
| Based on 470 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Roger Lemerre
Did you know that Roger Lemerre is the only coach in history to have won both the UEFA European Championship and the Africa Cup of Nations?
- He earned the nickname "Le GΓ©nΓ©ral" due to his disciplined approach and prior service in the French army.
- Before coaching the senior team, Lemerre managed the French military national football team.
- He served as a professor of physical education, reflecting his methodical and analytical approach to sport.
- Lemerre played as a central defender for clubs like CS Sedan Ardennes, winning the Coupe de France in 1961.
- He briefly managed RC Lens, the club where he ended his playing career, early in his coaching journey.
Roger Lemerre's most defining career moment was leading the French national team to victory at UEFA Euro 2000, following their 1998 World Cup triumph. He further cemented France's dominance by winning the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, showcasing his ability to maintain success at the highest level.
Lemerre is remembered as a pioneering national team coach, uniquely holding titles from both European and African continental championships. His legacy is one of disciplined success and adaptability across different football cultures.