Jean Fernandez
Jean Fernandez | |
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| Born | October 8, 1954 Mostaganem, French Algeria |
| Occupation(s) | Football coach, former professional player |
| Known for | Managing Metz, Marseille, Auxerre, Nancy, Montpellier; France's manager of the year 2009–10 |
Jean Fernandez (born 8 October 1954) is a French football coach and former professional player. Throughout his managerial career, he has led teams such as Metz and Marseille, with notable players like Franck Ribéry of the French national squad considering him a key influence. Fernandez spent five seasons at the helm of Auxerre, earning the title of France's manager of the year for 2009–10 after guiding the club to qualification for the UEFA Champions League. His tenure at Nancy spanned the 2011 season and part of 2012, ending with his resignation in January 2013. Later, he took charge of Montpellier starting 1 July 2013 but departed in December following a streak of seven matches without victory.
Originating from Mostaganem, French Algeria, Fernandez represented France as a player during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Honours
Marseille
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2005