Benoît Pedretti
Benoît Pedretti | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 12, 1980 France |
| Occupation(s) | Football player, football manager |
| Years active | 1999–2018 (player), 2018–present (manager) |
| Known for | Former French footballer and current manager of Nancy |
Benoît Pedretti (born 12 November 1980) is a former French footballer turned manager, currently at the helm of Nancy. Renowned for his role as a deep-lying playmaker and his accurate distribution, Pedretti launched his professional journey with Sochaux from 1999 to 2004.
Following this, he spent single seasons with both Marseille and Lyon before transferring to Auxerre in 2006. In 2011, he moved to Lille, then later joined Ajaccio in 2013. His playing days concluded at Nancy, where he remained from 2015 until 2018.
On the international stage, Pedretti represented the France national team 22 times between 2002 and 2005.
Sochaux
Pedretti’s career commenced at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in 1999 when he entered their youth ranks and made his professional debut that same year. During that season, Sochaux narrowly missed promotion by finishing fourth in Division 2.
Despite being relatively inexperienced, Pedretti quickly established himself as a vital component the following season, contributing significantly to Sochaux’s Division 2 championship triumph in 2001. In the 2002–03 Ligue 1 campaign, he appeared in 35 league matches and scored three goals. That season saw Sochaux reach the Coupe de la Ligue final, where they were defeated by Monaco. Pedretti also participated in UEFA Cup fixtures as the club qualified for European competition, although his impact was limited.
Marseille
In 2004, Pedretti was signed by Olympique de Marseille for a transfer fee of €4.5 million. However, he found it challenging to secure a consistent starting role amid frequent managerial changes and squad instability.
Lyon
After just one season at Marseille, Pedretti transferred to Olympique Lyonnais in 2005 for €7 million. The intense competition for midfield positions restricted him to only 21 league appearances, despite making his debut in the UEFA Champions League.
Auxerre
Searching for increased playing opportunities, Pedretti joined AJ Auxerre in 2006 with a €6 million transfer. At Auxerre, he became a regular fixture in midfield and took part frequently in both UEFA Cup and Champions League matches.
Following Benoît Cheyrou’s departure, Pedretti was appointed captain for the 2007–08 season and produced crucial contributions, including a last-minute goal against Marseille during the League Cup quarterfinals.
Injuries curtailed his involvement to just 20 league games in the 2010–11 season. Afterwards, Pedretti expressed his desire to depart Auxerre, naming Lille OSC as his preferred next club.
During his five-year tenure at Auxerre, he amassed 170 appearances and played a key role within the squad while also earning all of his 22 international caps.
Lille
Pedretti signed with Lille OSC on the first day of the summer transfer window in 2011 as a successor to Yohan Cabaye, who was transferring to Newcastle United. He described Lille as "an excellent club offering compelling challenges," emphasizing his deliberate choice to join the team.
Ajaccio
On 4 August 2013, Pedretti secured a two-year deal with AC Ajaccio. He quickly made an impression by netting an impressive 20-yard strike in only his second appearance, which earned a 1–1 draw against reigning champions PSG on 18 August. Ajaccio decided against renewing his contract upon its expiration in 2015, rendering him a free agent.
Nancy
On 1 August 2015, Pedretti committed to a one-year contract with AS Nancy Lorraine, which included an option to extend for an additional year. Following injury setbacks during the 2016–17 and early 2017–18 campaigns, he decided to retire in January 2018 and subsequently accepted a position as assistant coach under Patrick Gabriel.
International career
Pedretti made his first appearance for the France national team on 20 November 2002, coming on as a late substitute in a 3–0 victory against Serbia and Montenegro. He was included in the squad that triumphed at the 2003 Confederations Cup and progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2004, where France was defeated by Greece. Throughout his international tenure, he earned 22 caps, concluding with a 2–1 win over Hungary.
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Sochaux | 1999–2000 | French Division 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2000–01 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 40 | 0 | ||||||
| 2001–02 | French Division 1 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 36 | 0 | |||||
| 2002–03 | Ligue 1 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 44 | 3 | ||||
| 2003–04 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | 44 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 141 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 5 | ||||
| Marseille | 2004–05 | Ligue 1 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 33 | 4 | ||||
| Lyon | 2005–06 | Ligue 1 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | 29 | 2 | |||
| Auxerre | 2006–07 | Ligue 1 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 40 | 2 | ||
| 2007–08 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 42 | 3 | ||||||
| 2008-09 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 2 | ||||||
| 2009-10 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 41 | 5 | ||||||
| 2010-11 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | — | 31 | 6 | |||||
| Total | 154 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 18 | ||||
| Lille | 2011-12 | Ligue 1 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 40 | 6 | ||
| 2012-13 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 41 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 60 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 81 | 8 | ||||
| AC Ajaccio | 2013-14 AC Ajaccio season | Ligue 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 15 | 1 | |||||
| 2014-15 AC Ajaccio season | Ligue 2 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 31 | 2 | ||||||
| colspan=2 Total | 41 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 3 | ||||||||
| AS Nancy | 2015-16 AS Nancy season | Ligue 2 | 33 !!!! !!!! !!!!35 !!!! | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 AS Nancy season | Ligue 1 | 26 !!!! !!!! !!!!26 !!!! | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 AS Nancy season | Ligue 2 | 7 !!!! !!!! !!!!8 !!!! | ||||||||||||||
| colspan= 2 Total | 66 | 69 | ||||||||||||||
| colspan=3 Career total | 514 !32 !24 !3 !33 !5 !38 !1 !1 !"" !610 !41 ! | |||||||||||||||
International
| National team | Year | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | |
| Overall | 22 | 0 | |
Managerial statistics
| Team | Start | End | Performance | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||
| Nancy B | 18 June 2021 | Present | ||||||||
| Nancy (interim) | 25 September 2021 | 3 January 2022 | ||||||||
| Aggregate | ||||||||||
Honours
Sochaux
Lyon
- Trophée des Champions: 2005, 2006
- Ligue 1: 2005–06 Ligue 1
France
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2003