14 Facts About Willy Sagnol

Willy David Frederic Sagnol was born on 18 March 1977 and is a French professional football manager and former player who played as a defender.

Willy Sagnol is currently the manager of the Georgia national team.

Willy Sagnol was part of the French squad at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship, 2002 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2004,2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008.

Willy Sagnol first made his way in the world of football at his father's former club in Haute-Loire, Montfaucon-en-Velay where he developed his defensive game at right back, as well as performing exceptionally on the right side of midfield.

Willy Sagnol's form saw him pressing for a call up to represent France internationally, but he was initially overlooked by national coach Roger Lemerre.

Willy Sagnol was part of France's squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, starting each of his country's seven games en route to the final.

Willy Sagnol saved his best display for the biggest stage of them all, the World Cup final, and was one of the better performers in a game largely remembered for off-the-ball events rather than on-the-field performances.

On several occasions, Willy Sagnol had good efforts on goal as well as still supplying his trademark crosses for teammates like Thierry Henry against Scotland at Hampden Park on 7 October 2006.

Willy Sagnol was one of his country's better performers in France's shock loss, having three efforts on goal from his right back spot, one in particular forcing a save from Scottish goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

Willy Sagnol was head coach of the France national under-21 team until he was appointed head coach of Girondins de Bordeaux on 23 May 2014.

Willy Sagnol signed a two-year contract which expired on 30 June 2016.

On 9 June 2017, Willy Sagnol re-joined Bayern Munich as an assistant coach under Carlo Ancelotti.

Ancelotti was dismissed by the club on 28 September 2017 and Willy Sagnol was announced as interim manager.

Willy Sagnol was appointed the manager of the Georgia national team on 15 February 2021.