Laurent Batlles
French association football player and manager
About Laurent Batlles
Born 1975. Laurent Batlles is a French association football player and association football coach.
Coaching career Batlles retired from football in May 2012, with a total of 473 French top-tier games and 41 goals. He continued working with his last club, as a technical supervisor.
In June 2019, Batlles was announced as the new coach of Troyes, joining on a two-year contract. He led them back to the top flight in 2021 after a three-year absence, as champions.
Batlles left on 30 December 2021, after falling out with owners City Football Group. He agreed to a two-year deal at recently-relegated Saint-Étienne on 3 June 2022. On 6 December 2023, following five consecutive Ligue 2 defeats, Batlles was sacked.
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Honours Player Marseille UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2005
Manager Troyes Ligue 2: 2020–21
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Who is Laurent Batlles?
French association football player and manager
When was Laurent Batlles born?
Laurent Batlles was born on 23 September 1975 in Nantes.
What is Laurent Batlles's occupation?
Laurent Batlles is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Laurent Batlles?
Laurent Batlles is French.
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