Laurent Croci
Laurent Croci | |
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| Born | December 8, 1964 Montbéliard, Doubs, France |
| Occupation(s) | Footballer, football manager |
| Years active | 1980s–2000s |
| Known for | Playing for Sochaux and Bordeaux; managing FC Mulhouse |
Laurent Croci (born 8 December 1964) is a former French footballer turned manager, whose most recent coaching role was with FC Mulhouse.
Playing career
Originating from Montbéliard, Doubs, Croci started his football journey at Sochaux, advancing from the reserve squad to the senior team, where he remained for a decade. Subsequently, he moved to Bordeaux, where he secured the 1995 UEFA Intertoto Cup title and participated in the 1996 UEFA Cup Final, during which he was booked in the initial leg.
Following a five-year tenure at Bordeaux, Croci had short spells at Scottish side Dundee and English club Carlisle United, featuring in just one game for each team before transferring to Swiss outfit Étoile Carouge.
He wrapped up his playing days in France with amateur clubs Lormont and Blanquefort, taking on managerial duties at Blanquefort during the 2000–01 campaign.