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Hervé Renard was born in Aix-les-Bains, France, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to football.
Playing Career
1983-1998
Renard played as a defender for French clubs Cannes, Stade de Vallauris, and Draguignan, enjoying a 15-year playing career.
Early Coaching Career
1999-2001
Renard began his coaching career with Draguignan, where he had previously played. This marked the start of his managerial journey.
First Stint with Zambia
2008-2010
Renard was appointed manager of the Zambia national team, leading them to the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations for the first time in 14 years.
Second Stint with Zambia
2011-2013
Renard returned to Zambia and led the nation to its first-ever AFCON title in 2012, a historic achievement.
Ivory Coast Manager
2014-2015
Renard became the manager of the Ivory Coast national team and won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, becoming the first coach to win two AFCON titles with different teams.
Morocco Manager
2016-2019
Renard took charge of the Morocco national team and qualified them for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance since 1998.
First Stint with Saudi Arabia
2019-2023
Renard became the manager of Saudi Arabia, leading them to qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and achieving a historic 2-1 win over Argentina in the opening game.
France Women's Team Manager
2023-2024
Renard briefly managed the France women's national team ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Return to Saudi Arabia
October 2024
Renard was reappointed as the head coach of Saudi Arabia, marking his second stint with the team.
Brief
Known For
First coach to win two Africa Cup of Nations with different teams (Zambia in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015).
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 30 September 1968.
Born Place: Aix-les-Bains, France.
Career
Current occupation: Head coach of Saudi Arabia.
Past occupations: Player for Cannes, Stade de Vallauris, and Draguignan; manager for various clubs and national teams including Zambia, Ivory Coast, Morocco, and France women's team.
Current Place of Work: Saudi Arabia national team.
Previous Place of Work: France women's national team, Morocco national team, Ivory Coast national team, Zambia national team, and various clubs.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Winner of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia and the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Hervé Renard Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Hervé Renard.
Hervé Renard was born in Aix-les-Bains, France, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to football.
Playing Career
1983-1998
Renard played as a defender for French clubs Cannes, Stade de Vallauris, and Draguignan, enjoying a 15-year playing career.
Early Coaching Career
1999-2001
Renard began his coaching career with Draguignan, where he had previously played. This marked the start of his managerial journey.
First Stint with Zambia
2008-2010
Renard was appointed manager of the Zambia national team, leading them to the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations for the first time in 14 years.
Second Stint with Zambia
2011-2013
Renard returned to Zambia and led the nation to its first-ever AFCON title in 2012, a historic achievement.
Ivory Coast Manager
2014-2015
Renard became the manager of the Ivory Coast national team and won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, becoming the first coach to win two AFCON titles with different teams.
Morocco Manager
2016-2019
Renard took charge of the Morocco national team and qualified them for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance since 1998.
First Stint with Saudi Arabia
2019-2023
Renard became the manager of Saudi Arabia, leading them to qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and achieving a historic 2-1 win over Argentina in the opening game.
France Women's Team Manager
2023-2024
Renard briefly managed the France women's national team ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Return to Saudi Arabia
October 2024
Renard was reappointed as the head coach of Saudi Arabia, marking his second stint with the team.
Brief
Known For
First coach to win two Africa Cup of Nations with different teams (Zambia in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015).
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 30 September 1968.
Born Place: Aix-les-Bains, France.
Career
Current occupation: Head coach of Saudi Arabia.
Past occupations: Player for Cannes, Stade de Vallauris, and Draguignan; manager for various clubs and national teams including Zambia, Ivory Coast, Morocco, and France women's team.
Current Place of Work: Saudi Arabia national team.
Previous Place of Work: France women's national team, Morocco national team, Ivory Coast national team, Zambia national team, and various clubs.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Winner of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia and the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast.
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