Aimé Jacquet is a renowned French football manager known for his impactful leadership of the national team.
He was awarded the title of Knight of the Legion of Honour for his contributions to football.
Jacquet later received the distinction of Officer of the Legion of Honour, further recognizing his achievements.
Biography
Early Life
Aimé Étienne Jacquet was born in Sail-sous-Couzan, Loire, where he began his journey in football as an amateur player for his local club, US Couzan. While pursuing his passion for the sport, he also worked in a factory, balancing his early life with the demands of both work and football.
Playing Career
Jacquet's professional career took off when he was scouted by AS Saint-Étienne in 1960. During his 11 years with the club, he became part of a golden era, helping the team secure five league titles and three French Cups. In 1968, he made his mark on the international stage by playing for the France national team, appearing in two matches. After a successful stint at Saint-Étienne, he transitioned to Olympique Lyonnais in 1973, where he concluded his playing career.
Managerial Career
Following his retirement as a player, Jacquet embarked on a managerial career that would see him achieve significant success. He notably led Bordeaux during the 1980s, securing three league titles and two French Cups. After a brief period away from the top tier, he returned to the national spotlight when he was appointed manager of the France national team in 1993. Under his leadership, France transformed into a formidable squad, culminating in their historic victory at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Jacquet's innovative strategies and ability to adapt the team, especially after the suspension of key player Eric Cantona, were pivotal in this success.
Legacy
Aimé Jacquet's contributions to football have been recognized with prestigious awards, including being named a Knight and later an Officer of the Legion of Honour. His legacy is not only marked by his achievements on the field but also by his influence on the next generation of footballers and managers in France.
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Career & Clubs
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.
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. Dismissed by President Claude Bez in 1989, he left Bordeaux to hone his managerial skills with more modest teams like Montpellier, and Nancy. In 1991, he accepted a position with the National Technical Department (DTN, Direction Technique Nationale). In 1992, he was appointed the assistant to then national team manager Gérard Houllier.
France national team
After the France national team was knocked out of qualifying for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, finishing third of the group behind Sweden and Bulgaria, Jacquet was made the manager of the national team, but only provisionally. After a promising series of friendly matches including a victory over Italy, his provisional status was upgraded to permanent. Jacquet initially selected Eric Cantona as captain and made him the team's playmaker. Cantona was successfully establishing his career in the FA Premier League and was playing some of the best football of his career, but notoriously kicked a Crystal Palace fan in January 1995, which earned him a year-long suspension from all international matches. As Cantona was the key playmaker, Jacquet was forced to make major changes to the team in the wake of his suspension. Jacquet revamped the squad with some new blood and…
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- AS Saint-Étienne (1960–1973)
- Club
- Olympique Lyonnais (1973–1975)
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- France men's national association football team (1968–1968)
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- Olympique Lyonnais
- National team
- France
Trophies & Awards
- Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Award
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
Personal
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.
Clubs
Played together with
Abdelaziz Ben TifourFrance men's national association football team · 1952–1957- Abdelkader Ben BoualiFrance men's national association football team · 1937–1937
Abdelkader GhezzalOlympique Lyonnais
Abdelkrim MerryAS Saint-Étienne · 1986–1987
Abderrahmane MahjoubFrance men's national association football team · 1953–1955
Abdul Kader KeïtaOlympique Lyonnais · 2007–2009
Abedi PeleOlympique Lyonnais · 1993–1994
Abou DiabyFrance men's national association football team · 2007–2012
Adel ChedliAS Saint-Étienne · 1994–1995- Adel ChedliAS Saint-Étienne · 1995–1997
Adil AouchicheAS Saint-Étienne · 2020–2022
Adil RamiFrance men's national association football team · 2010–2018
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Identifiers & aliases
Aimé Étienne Jacquet is a French former professional football player and manager. He was the manager of the France national team from 1993 until 1998.
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