Henri Michel was a French football player and manager who made significant contributions to the sport from 1947 to 2018.
He played as a midfielder for FC Nantes and the France national team before transitioning to coaching.
Michel led the France national team to a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Биография
Early Life and Playing Career
Henri Louis Michel was a prominent French football player and manager, born in 1947. He began his professional playing career as a midfielder with AS Aix-en-Provence from 1964 to 1966, before moving to FC Nantes, where he played from 1966 until 1982. During his playing days, Michel also represented the France national team from 1967 to 1980, showcasing his skills on an international level.
Coaching Career
Transitioning from player to coach, Michel had a significant impact on football both in France and internationally. He managed the France national team, leading them to a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a third-place finish at the 1986 World Cup. His managerial career spanned several countries, including Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Ivory Coast. Notably, he guided the Ivorian national team to their first World Cup appearance in 2006 and reached the Africa Cup of Nations final in the same year.
Legacy and Honors
Henri Michel's contributions to football were recognized with prestigious awards, including being named a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1999 and a Knight of the Order of the Throne. His legacy as a player and coach remains influential in the world of football, remembered for his tactical acumen and leadership on and off the pitch. Michel passed away in 2018, leaving behind a rich history in the sport.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
France
Michel managed the France national team, guiding the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, and a third–place finish at the 1986 World Cup.
Cameroon
In 1994, he managed Cameroon. He coached Cameroon at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.
Morocco
Michel had two stints with Morocco, the first being between 1995 and 2000 – which included him managing the team at the 1998 World Cup edition. His second stint, beginning in 2007, was short-lived with a poor showing at the Africa Cup of Nations 2008 where Morocco left in the first round. This resulted in his sacking from the post in February 2008.
Tunisia
From 2001 to 2002, he coached Tunisia. He was fired when Tunisia exited the 2002 African Cup of Nations in the first round after failing to score a single goal.
Ivory Coast
He joined the Ivorian national team after the departure of Robert Nouzaret around 2004. He managed with a young Ivorian team to come out first of their group ahead of Cameroon and Egypt, becoming the first coach to send Ivory Coast to the World Cup. In February 2006, He reached the Africa Cup of Nations final, but lost to Egypt on penalties. Later that year, he managed the Ivory Coast at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where they played well but went home in the group stage after two defeats by Argentina and the Netherlands, before beating Serbia & Montenegro 3–2 in their final match.
El Zamalek
After the 2006 World Cup he joined the Egyptian club…
- Club
- AS Aix-en-Provence (1964–1966)
- Club
- FC Nantes (1966–1982)
- Club
- France men's national association football team (1967–1980)
- National team
- France
Трофеи и награды
- Award
- Knight of the Order of the Throne
- Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
Наследие
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Abdelaziz Ben TifourFrance men's national association football team · 1952–1957- Abdelkader Ben BoualiFrance men's national association football team · 1937–1937
Abderrahman IbrirFrance men's national association football team · 1949–1950
Abderrahmane MahjoubFrance men's national association football team · 1953–1955
Abdesselem Ben MohammedFrance men's national association football team · 1953–1953
Abdoulaye DaboFC Nantes- Abdoulaye SyllaFC Nantes · 2020
Abdoulaye TouréFC Nantes · 2013
Abou DiabyFrance men's national association football team · 2007–2012
Adama NianeFC Nantes · 2012–2016- Adel SellimiFC Nantes · 1996–1998
Adil RamiFrance men's national association football team · 2010–2018
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Henri Louis Michel was a French football player and coach. He played as a midfielder for Nantes and the France national team, and later went on to coach various clubs and national teams all over the world. He coached France at the 1986 World Cup, where they reached the semi-final, eventually managing a third–place finish; he also helped the Olympic squad win a gold medal in the 1984 edition of the tournament.
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