Gérard Houllier
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About
French soccer coach and player who gained fame for his career managing top flight squads, including Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain. He won the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup with Liverpool's UEFA Team of the Year in 2001, and Division 1 with Paris Saint-Germain in 1986.
Before Fame
He finished his pro soccer career playing for Le Touquet in 1980. He first gained prominence as a manager with Lens.
Trivia
He was named the Ligue 1 Manager of the Year in 2007 following his season managing Lyon. He was honored with the French Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur and British Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2002 and 2003, respectively.
Family Life
He passed away in December 2020 following a heart operation.
Associated With
He coached a variety of high profile soccer players throughout his career, including Steven Gerrard and Thierry Henry.
