From newbies to legendary managers whose tactical acumen, leadership qualities and innovative strategies have left an indelible mark on the beautiful game the in-flocks of football coaches are increasing every day.
As one of the European super-powers whose football history can’t be demeaned, it is safe to say France has produced some finest coaches who are well equipped with the knowledge of the game.
While all of the above statements are a fact about French managers, who are the country’s finest youngest tacticians, carving a niche for themselves in the game?
The managers in this article, are young those who are still in their twenties to forty-five and have shown they’ve got what it takes to be a world-class tactician, with a knack for winning and nurturing talents.
1. Didier Digard – (La Havre)
When considering fast-rising French managers in European football presently it is essential to include Digard in that conversation, considering his knowledge of the game and tactical innovation.
Following his retirement from professional football he returned to Nice, where he started his managerial career as an assistant for the U-17 side and later named the reserve handler of the team.
After the departure of Lucien Favre, he became the interim boss, instilling into the team his coaching approach and philosophy that got many talking about him as the next big deal in French football before a move to La Havre.
2. Pierre Sage – (Olympique Lyonnais)
Only a year ago Lyon appointed Pierre Sage as their third manager of the season after Fabio Grosso failed to turn the team’s fortune around in the Ligue 1.
Fast-forward to this year Sage’s impact and how brilliant he’s been able to turn around the fortunes of the club with his tactical acumen has been nothing but commendable.
Considering where Sage is coming from and where he is present, it is easy to say he is gradually carving a niche for himself in Ligue 1 having not managed in the top flight before.
3. Stephane Dumont – ( Troyes)
As one of the best Ligue 2 managers Dumont is gradually improving his craft in the second-tier, having previously worked as an assistant at Lille and Stade de Reims.
He also managed Guingamp in the second tier before he left to team up with Troyes, a team who also ply their trade in the second division as head coach.
Dumont’s tactical innovation and coaching excellence have been nothing but wonderful with the way he handles his team on and off the pitch.
4. Nicolas Seube – (SM Caen)
A club legend and manager of his darling Caen, Seube, was appointed the head coach last year following the sacking of promotion specialist Jean-Marc Furlan.
Upon the sacking of his predecessor,r he improved the club’s fortune drastically with his diamond formation and defensive solidity throughout the campaign.
If there’s any young French manager out there who does understand the rudiments of the beautiful game and could adapt well to in-game situations and modify his approach swiftly against his opponent it is Seube.
5. Gregory Poirier – (Red Star FC)
The name Poirier isn’t a name that is quite popular in the Ligue 1, but both in the national and second-tier of French football he is a very popular personality due to his unwavering consistency and success.
As one of the finest young managers in France, he won two consecutive promotions with Marseille Endoume from Regional 1 to Championnat National 2 and two more promotion successes with Martigues from National 2 to Ligue 2.
Early this year he succeeded former Senegalese international, Habib Beye as the manager of Red Star having proved himself worthy of being a wonderful coach with his stint with Marseille Endoume and Martigues.
Note
There are other young French managers who in their own right are carving a niche for themselves across the world, but don’t fall in the age bracket of coaches we’re looking at.
However, these are the top 5 youngest French coaches who are been consistent with their jobs as head coaches of their respective teams.
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