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My Take
Laurent Blanc earned the nickname Le Président for his leadership, and that tells you everything. A 192cm centre-back regarded among the greatest defenders ever, he was a cornerstone of France's golden generation, recognized with the Legion of Honour in 1998. What strikes me is that a defender, often the unglamorous role, commanded such authority that teammates crowned him a president. That presence carried naturally into management. I see Blanc as a figure of quiet dignity and command, someone whose influence on a pitch went far beyond tackles and clearances. A genuinely commanding presence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laurent Blanc
- Name (Japanese)
- ローラン・ブラン
- Reading
- ろーらん・ぶらん
- Born
- November 19, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Alès, Gard, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 192 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
- 1998 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 Laurent Blanc born?
Born November 19, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Laurent Blanc from?
Laurent Blanc is from Alès, Gard, France.
What does Laurent Blanc do?
Laurent Blanc works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Laurent Blanc?
Laurent Blanc is 192 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.