Jean-Christian Lang
Jean-Christian Lang | |
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| Born | August 22, 1950 Roubaix, France |
| Occupation(s) | Footballer, football coach |
| Years active | As player: (dates not specified), As coach: (dates not specified) |
| Known for | Playing in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2; coaching in France, Switzerland, Morocco, and Algeria |
Jean-Christian Lang (born 22 August 1950) is a former French footballer who later established himself as a football coach.
Hailing from Roubaix, Lang initiated his professional playing journey with Sochaux, where he took part in three Ligue 1 fixtures. Subsequently, he competed in Ligue 2 representing clubs such as Louhans-Cuiseaux, Châteauroux, Thonon, and Annecy.
Upon retiring as a player, Lang transitioned into coaching, beginning as a player-manager at Annecy. He then managed Le Puy and Montceau within the Ligue 2 framework. His managerial career also extended beyond France, including a stint at Swiss side Servette, as well as leading North African clubs like Morocco’s Difaa El Jadida and Maghreb Fez, along with Algeria’s JS Kabylie.
Of Polish heritage, Lang acquired French nationality in 1964 and possesses fluency in Polish, French, and English.