Lionel Charbonnier

Lionel Charbonnier, born on October twenty-fifth, nineteen sixty-six, is a distinguished French football manager and former professional player renowned for his role as a goalkeeper. His career began at Auxerre, where he played a pivotal role in the team's triumphs, including the Ligue 1 title and Coupe de France during the nineteen ninety-five to ninety-six season under the guidance of Guy Roux.

After eleven successful seasons with Auxerre from nineteen eighty-seven to nineteen ninety-eight, Charbonnier made a significant move to Rangers in Scotland. There, he enjoyed a remarkable debut season in nineteen ninety-eight to ninety-nine, securing a treble that included the Scottish Premier League, Scottish Cup, and Scottish League Cup. He continued to excel in his second season, helping the team retain both the League and Cup titles before concluding his playing career in two thousand with Lausanne Sports in the Swiss Super League.

On the international stage, Charbonnier was selected thirty-two times for the France national team, although he earned his only full cap in nineteen ninety-seven. He was part of the squad that celebrated victory in the nineteen ninety-eight FIFA World Cup held in France, although he did not take to the field during the tournament.

Transitioning into management, Charbonnier took the helm of Aceh United in the Liga Primer Indonesia, leading the team during its final season before the league's dissolution. Additionally, he managed the Tahiti under-20 team, achieving remarkable success by winning the Oceania Football Confederation's championship and qualifying for the under-20 World Cup in Egypt in two thousand nine, marking a historic milestone for French island football.