Didier Deschamps is a French professional football manager and former player who has been managing the France national team since 2012. He played as a defensive midfielder for several clubs, in France, Italy, England and Spain, namely Marseille, Juventus, Chelsea and Valencia, as well as Nantes and Bordeaux.

Early life and career

Deschamps was born in Bayonne, France, on 15 October 1968. He began his football career with local club US Saint-Pierre-de-Mont before joining FC Nantes in 1985. He made his professional debut for Nantes in 1986 and quickly established himself as a regular in the team. In 1989, he helped Nantes win the Ligue 1 title.

In 1990, Deschamps moved to Marseille for a fee of £2.5 million. He spent four seasons at Marseille, winning two Ligue 1 titles, the UEFA Champions League in 1993 and the Coupe de France in 1994.

In 1994, Deschamps moved to Juventus for a fee of £7.5 million. He spent five seasons at Juventus, winning two Serie A titles, the Coppa Italia twice and the UEFA Champions League in 1996.

In 1999, Deschamps moved to Chelsea for a fee of £4.6 million. He spent one season at Chelsea, winning the FA Cup.

In 2000, Deschamps moved to Valencia for a fee of £4 million. He spent two seasons at Valencia, winning the Copa del Rey in 2002.

International career

Deschamps made his debut for the France national team in 1989. He went on to win 103 caps for France, scoring six goals. He was a member of the France team that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2000. He was also captain of the France team that won the 1998 World Cup.

Managerial career

Deschamps began his managerial career with AS Monaco in 2001. He led Monaco to the Ligue 1 title in 2003.

In 2006, Deschamps was appointed manager of Juventus. He was sacked by Juventus in 2007 after a poor start to the season.

In 2009, Deschamps was appointed manager of Olympique de Marseille. He led Marseille to the Ligue 1 title in 2010 and the Coupe de France in 2010 and 2011.

In 2012, Deschamps was appointed manager of the France national team. He led France to the UEFA Euro 2016 final, where they lost to Portugal. He then led France to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they won the tournament, defeating Croatia in the final.

Strengths

Deschamps is a highly experienced manager with a proven track record of success. He has won the Ligue 1 title twice, the UEFA Champions League twice, the FA Cup and the UEFA Euro. He is also a former captain of the France national team, which he led to victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Deschamps is a tactically astute manager who is able to get the best out of his players. He is also a strong leader who commands the respect of his players.

Weaknesses

Deschamps can be a bit of a disciplinarian and he can sometimes be too demanding of his players. He can also be a bit stubborn and he is not afraid to make controversial decisions.

Conclusion

Deschamps is a highly experienced and successful manager who would be a strong candidate for the England manager’s job. He has a proven track record of success at club and international level, and he is a strong leader who commands the respect of his players. However, he can be a bit of a disciplinarian and he can sometimes be too demanding of his players. He can also be a bit stubborn and he is not afraid to make controversial decisions.

Overall, Deschamps would be a good choice for the England manager’s job, but he would need to be given the time and the support to succeed.