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My Take
As a football admirer, I have a soft spot for Jean Tigana. At 168 cm he was never imposing, yet through the 1980s he was rated among the finest midfielders alive, the engine of France's celebrated golden generation alongside Platini. What I love is that he won on intelligence and tireless running rather than physique, a reminder that the game rewards the mind. His later managerial career across France, England, Turkey, and China shows a restless devotion to the sport itself. The 2021 Legion of Honour feels fitting. To me he is proof that quiet, cerebral players can leave the deepest mark.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jean Tigana
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン・ティガナ
- Reading
- じゃん・てぃがな
- Born
- June 23, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Bamako, Mali
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 168 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jean Tigana born?
Born June 23, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Jean Tigana from?
Jean Tigana is from Bamako, Mali.
What does Jean Tigana do?
Jean Tigana works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Jean Tigana?
Jean Tigana is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.