Franck Sauzée
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| Franck Sauzée | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Date of birth | October 28, 1965 | |
| Place of birth | Aubenas, France | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | ||
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1983-1988 1988-1990 1990-1991 1991-1993 1993-1994 1994-1996 1996-1999 1999-2002 |
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard Olympique de Marseille AS Monaco FC Olympique de Marseille Atalanta Strasbourg Montpellier Hibernian |
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| National team | ||
| 1988-1993 | France | 39 (9) |
| Teams managed | ||
| 2001-2002 | Hibernian | |
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Franck Sauzée (born October 28, 1965) is a former French professional footballer.
Sauzée's best achievement was a Champions Cup winners medal with Marseille in 1992-93. Despite his success in France he is probably most highly regarded by the fanatical supporters of Scottish club Hibernian for whom he was club captain until the end of his playing career. Under his guidance as captain, Hibernian regained their place in the Scottish Premier League and reached the Scottish Cup final in 2001. Hibs also finished third in the league in 2001 and therefore qualified for the UEFA Cup.
Sauzée is an Easter Road legend and is known as "Le God" and "Dieu" by the Hibs fans. One of his greatest moments at Hibs was during the 3-0 "Millennium" derby win against Hearts. Sauzée scored a goal and ran the full length of the pitch to celebrate with the Hibs fans.
After the departure of manager Alex McLeish to Rangers during December 2001, Sauzée was appointed manager of Hibernian. He announced his retirement from playing when he was appointed. His time in charge was highly unsuccessful, however, as Hibs only won one match in 16. He was sacked in March 2002 and was replaced by Kilmarnock manager Bobby Williamson.
Sauzée returned to France after leaving Hibernian, and now works as a football pundit for Canal+.
Sauzée played 39 times for France and was part of their Euro 92 squad.
[edit] Clubs
- Sochaux 1983-88
- Marseille 1988-90, 1991-93
- Monaco 1990-91
- Atalanta 1993-94
- Strasbourg 1994-96
- Montpellier 1996-99
- Hibernian 1999-2002
[edit] Honours
- Winner of Under 21 UEFA Championship: 1988 (France)
- Winner of the European Champions League: 1993 (Marseille)
- French Champion: 1989, 1990, 1992 (Marseille)
- French Cup Winner: 1989 (Marseille), 1991 (Monaco)
- Scottish League Division One: 1999 (Hibernian)
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| Preceded by Alex McLeish |
Hibernian manager 2001-02 |
Succeeded by Bobby Williamson |
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