Christophe Galtier, born on August twenty-third, nineteen sixty-six, is a distinguished French football manager and former player, currently leading the Saudi Pro League club Neom. His playing career spanned fifteen years, during which he primarily showcased his skills as a defender at Marseille, while also representing six other clubs across France, Italy, and China.
Galtier's managerial prowess became evident during his time with Saint-Étienne, where he earned the prestigious Manager of the Year award at the 2013 Trophées UNFP du football, sharing the honor with the renowned Carlo Ancelotti. His exceptional leadership was recognized again in two thousand nineteen when he guided Lille to a commendable second place in the Ligue 1 season.
In two thousand twenty-one, Galtier achieved remarkable success by steering Lille to their fourth Ligue 1 title, further solidifying his reputation in the footballing world. Following a brief tenure at Nice, he took the helm at Paris Saint-Germain in two thousand twenty-two, where he continued to add to his accolades by winning the Ligue 1 title once more.