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My Take
Valérien Ismaël's playing résumé reads like a tour of European football, with stops at Strasbourg, Crystal Palace, Lens, Werder Bremen, Bayern Munich and Hannover 96. A 191 cm centre-back tends to be remembered for discipline rather than flair, and that is exactly what interests me about his move into management. Defenders who become coaches often carry an obsession with structure and effort, and Ismaël's sides have tended to reflect that intensity. I am drawn to figures who build the unglamorous foundations of winning teams, and he strikes me as one of those genuine football craftsmen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Valérien Ismaël
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァレリアン・イスマエル
- Reading
- ゔぁれりあん・いすまえる
- Born
- September 28, 1975 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Strasbourg, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Valérien Ismaël born?
Born September 28, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Valérien Ismaël from?
Valérien Ismaël is from Strasbourg, France.
What does Valérien Ismaël do?
Valérien Ismaël works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Valérien Ismaël?
Valérien Ismaël is 191 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.