Christophe Galtier, born on 23 August 1966, is a French professional football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail. His career spans over three decades, including significant achievements as both a player and a manager.
Main Milestones
Birth
23 August 1966
Christophe Galtier was born in Marseille, France, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to football.
U21 Euros Victory
1988
Galtier won the U21 Euros as a starter alongside notable players such as Éric Cantona, Laurent Blanc, and Franck Sauzée, securing his first major title.
Assistant Coaching Career
1999-2009
Galtier began his coaching career as an assistant at various clubs including Marseille, Aris, Bastia, Al Ain, Portsmouth, Sochaux, Lyon, and Saint-Étienne, working under Alain Perrin at several of these clubs.
Saint-Étienne Appointment
December 2009
Galtier was appointed as the head coach of Saint-Étienne, successfully guiding the team to safety and later achieving a 17th-place finish in his first season.
Coupe de la Ligue Victory
2013
Galtier led Saint-Étienne to win the Coupe de la Ligue, ending a 32-year trophy drought for the club.
Lille Appointment
December 2017
Galtier became the manager of Lille, initially helping the team avoid relegation and later guiding them to a second-place finish in the 2018-19 season and the Ligue 1 title in the 2020-21 season.
Nice Appointment
June 2021
Galtier was appointed as the head coach of Nice, leading the team to a fifth-place finish and a Coupe de France final in his first season.
Paris Saint-Germain Appointment
July 2022
Galtier agreed to a two-year deal to become the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, replacing Mauricio Pochettino and winning the Ligue 1 title and Trophée des Champions during his tenure.
Departure from Paris Saint-Germain
July 2023
Galtier parted ways with Paris Saint-Germain and was replaced by Luis Enrique.
Al-Duhail Appointment
October 2023
Galtier became the head coach of Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail, marking a new chapter in his managerial career.
