Jean Fernandez facts for kids
Fernandez as Montpellier manager in 2013
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 October 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Mostaganem, French Algeria | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1975 | Béziers | 62 | (0) |
| 1975–1980 | Marseille | 165 | (1) |
| 1980–1982 | Bordeaux | 85 | (2) |
| 1982–1984 | Cannes | 59 | (1) |
| Total | 371 | (4) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1985–1990 | Cannes | ||
| 1990 | Nice | ||
| 1992 | Marseille | ||
| 1993–1994 | Al-Nassr | ||
| 1994–1995 | Lille | ||
| 1995–1996 | Al-Nassr | ||
| 1996–1997 | Al-Shabab | ||
| 1997 | Al-Wahda | ||
| 1998 | Al-Nassr | ||
| 1998–1999 | Étoile du Sahel | ||
| 1999–2002 | Sochaux | ||
| 2002–2005 | Metz | ||
| 2005–2006 | Marseille | ||
| 2006–2011 | Auxerre | ||
| 2011–2013 | Nancy | ||
| 2013–2015 | Montpellier | ||
| 2015–2017 | Al-Khor | ||
| 2017 | Al-Gharafa | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jean Fernandez is a French football manager and former player. He was born on October 8, 1954. Jean Fernandez is well-known for his long career in football. He has managed many different teams.
He is also remembered for helping young players. For example, France national team star Franck Ribéry looked up to him as a mentor. Fernandez even won an award as France's manager of the year. This was during the 2009–10 season. He led his team, Auxerre, into the UEFA Champions League.
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Early Life and Playing Career
Jean Fernandez was born in Mostaganem, which was part of French Algeria at the time. He started his football journey as a player. He played as a Midfielder.
Playing for Top Clubs
Fernandez played for several important clubs during his career.
- From 1975 to 1980, he played for Marseille.
- He also played for Bordeaux from 1980 to 1982.
- His playing career ended in 1984 with Cannes.
He played a total of 371 games and scored 4 goals.
Representing France
Jean Fernandez also had the honor of playing for his country. He competed for France in the 1976 Summer Olympics. This was a big achievement for him as a player.
Managerial Career
After his playing days, Jean Fernandez became a successful football manager. He coached many teams in France and other countries.
Coaching in France
Fernandez managed several well-known French clubs.
- He coached Metz from 2002 to 2005.
- He returned to manage Marseille from 2005 to 2006.
- One of his most successful periods was with Auxerre. He managed them for five years, from 2006 to 2011. During this time, he helped them reach the UEFA Champions League.
- He also managed Nancy and Montpellier. He left Montpellier in December 2013.
Coaching Abroad
Jean Fernandez also coached teams in other countries. He managed clubs in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
- He had several spells with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
- He also managed Al-Shabab and Al-Wahda.
- Later in his career, he coached Al-Khor and Al-Gharafa in Qatar.
Honours
Jean Fernandez achieved some notable successes as a manager.
Team Achievements
- Marseille
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2005
Individual Awards
- France's Manager of the Year: 2009–10 season
See also
In Spanish: Jean Fernandez para niños
