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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alex Dupont | ||
| Date of birth | 30 June 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Dunkirk, France | ||
| Date of death | 1 August 2020 (aged 66) | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1964–1972 | Dunkerque | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1975 | Dunkerque | ||
| 1975–1979 | Hazebrouck | ||
| 1979–1983 | Dunkerque | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1984–1985 | Dunkerque | ||
| 1990–1996 | Dunkirk | ||
| 1997 | Charleville | ||
| 1997–1998 | Boulogne | ||
| 1998–2000 | Gueugnon | ||
| 2000–2001 | Sedan | ||
| 2002–2003 | Qatar (assistant) | ||
| 2004 | Laval | ||
| 2004–2006 | Amiens | ||
| 2006–2007 | United Arab Emirates (assistant) | ||
| 2007–2008 | Gueugnon | ||
| 2009–2012 | Brest | ||
| 2012 | Ajaccio | ||
| 2013–2016 | Brest | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alex Dupont (born 30 June 1954 – died 1 August 2020) was a French football manager and a former player. He was known for his long career in French football, both on the field and from the sidelines as a coach.
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Alex Dupont's Football Journey
Alex Dupont was born in Dunkirk, France. He grew up loving football and started playing at a young age. His journey in the world of football began as a player before he became a well-known coach.
Playing Days
Alex Dupont started his youth football career in 1964 with Dunkerque. He played there until 1972. After his youth years, he joined the senior team of Dunkerque in 1972. He played as a Midfielder, a key position in football that connects defense and attack.
He stayed with Dunkerque for three years, until 1975. Then, he moved to Hazebrouck, where he played for four seasons, from 1975 to 1979. After his time at Hazebrouck, Alex Dupont returned to his first club, Dunkirk, in 1979. He played there for another four years before ending his playing career in 1983.
Becoming a Coach
After hanging up his boots as a player, Alex Dupont decided to stay in football. He started a new chapter as a coach. His first coaching job was back at Dunkirk in 1984. He coached there for a year. He returned to Dunkirk again from 1990 to 1996, showing his strong connection to the club.
He then coached Charleville in 1997 and Boulogne from 1997 to 1998. These early coaching roles helped him gain experience and build his reputation.
Winning the League Cup
One of Alex Dupont's biggest achievements came when he was coaching Gueugnon. He led the team from 1998 to 2000. In the year 2000, his team achieved something amazing. They won the Coupe de la Ligue, which is a major football cup competition in France. This was a huge victory for Gueugnon and a highlight of Dupont's coaching career.
Coaching Top Teams
After his success with Gueugnon, Alex Dupont continued to coach various teams. He managed Sedan from 2000 to 2001. He also had a role as an assistant coach for the Qatar national team from 2002 to 2003, working with players on an international level.
He then coached Laval in 2004 and Amiens from 2004 to 2006. He also spent time as an assistant coach for the United Arab Emirates national team from 2006 to 2007.
Later Coaching Career
Alex Dupont returned to Gueugnon for a second time, coaching them from 2007 to 2008. In 2009, he took over as manager of Brest. He led Brest for several years, from 2009 to 2012. During this time, he helped the team achieve their goals.
He also had a brief period coaching Ajaccio in 2012. After that, he returned to Brest for another spell, coaching them from 2013 to 2016. Alex Dupont passed away on 1 August 2020, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player and a successful coach in French football.
