Luc Holtz

Luc Aloyse Yvon Holtz (born 14 June 1969) is a Luxembourgish professional football manager and former international player. He is the current manager of club Metz. He previously coached the Luxembourg national football team from 2010 to 2025, having played for the team from 1991 to 2002.

Club career A central midfield playmaker, Holtz started his career at Red Boys Differdange before joining Avenir Beggen for the 1992–93 season. With Avenir Beggen he immediately won two successive league and cup doubles and he himself claimed the 1993 Luxembourgish Footballer of the Year award.

In 1999, he left them to become player/manager at Etzella Ettelbruck. With Etzella, he immediately won promotion to the Luxembourg National Division in his first season in charge. Also, he brought them their first major silverware by winning the cup in 2001. After relegation in 2002, they got promoted again at the first attempt. In 2003 and 2004 they lost two successive cup finals.

Holtz retired as a player at the end of the 2007–08 season.

International career Holtz made his debut for Luxembourg in an October 1991 friendly match against Portugal, which surprisingly ended in a 1–1 draw. He went on to earn 55 caps, scoring one goal. He played in 15 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

He played his final international game in October 2002, a 0–7 loss against Romania.

Controversies and resignation Holtz was embroiled in controversy in June 2025 after allowing Gerson Rodrigues to continue representing the Luxembourg national football team after his conviction for assault and battery, including one for domestic violence against his ex-partner. Despite Rodrigues receiving only a fine and a suspended sentence, Holtz stated that "everyone may express their view" and that he did not "feel called to judge". Holtz responded to negative coverage from Le Quotidiens Julien Mollereau by excluding him from a press event, which drew accusations of violating press freedom. Rodrigues' inclusion drew criticism from women's groups and politicians, including Corinne Cahen.

Following the controversy, on 9 July 2025, the FLF announced that Holtz's contract as manager would not be renewed, and would come to an end on 31 December 2025. On 11 August, the federation announced that Holtz had resigned 'with immediate effect', He was announced as the club's manager on 12 August 2025. He left Mannheim after one year and moved to Metz.

Personal life Holtz's son, Kevin, is also a Luxembourg international footballer, making his debut under Luc.

International goals Scores and results list Luxembourg's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 6 September 1995 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg (city), Luxembourg 1–0 1–0 Euro 1996 qualifier

1993

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