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Paul Frantz, 89, French football player and manager (Strasbourg).
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|Paul Frantz (10 March 1927 – 30 September 2016) was a French football player and manager.
Career
A physical education teacher, he never played as a professional, a fact that did not prevent him from earning his 3rd level manager degree – necessary to coach pro teams in France – as valedictorian in 1958. He was the first manager with no experience as a pro player to do that. After several spells with amateur teams, he was named manager of RC Strasbourg in 1964.
He led the Strasbourg team to a good run in the Inter-Cities Fairs cup in 1964–1965 ousting AC Milan and FC Barcelona before falling to Manchester United in the quarter-finals. A year later, he led the Strasbourg side to victory in the Coupe de France, defeating FC Nantes 1–0.
The following season, he was in charge of Karlsruher SC and he remains to this date the only French to ever coach a Bundesliga team. Back at Strasbourg in 1968, he occupied several positions including manager of the first team and director of football until 1976. In 1968 as well, he turned down an offer to be manager of the National Team. He also managed FC Mulhouse in 1974.
Impact on training in France
Frantz is also renowned for his talents as a coaching trainer and is considered to be one of the iniators of the "scientific approach" to training in France. He was among the first to emphasize physical training and to introduce the use of body-building. During the 1970s he was responsible of the formation organized for aspiring pro managers by the Fédération Française de Football, where he taught the likes of Aimé Jacquet, Roger Lemerre and Guy Roux. In Alsace, he also was influential in Arsène Wenger's development as a manager. In 2001, he was the recipient of the "Trophée Georges Boulogne" to honour his achievements as an educator and trainer.
Death
Frantz died on 30 September 2016, at the age of 89.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Paul Frantz's archived record and the sources above.
1.On what date was Paul Frantz born?
- A.15 April 1927
- B.30 September 2016
- C.10 March 1958
- D.10 March 1927correct
Paul Frantz was born on 10 March 1927.
Source: biographical header
2.What was Paul Frantz's professional occupation outside of football?
- A.Doctor
- B.Physical education teachercorrect
- C.Journalist
- D.History professor
Paul Frantz was a physical education teacher by profession.
Source: career section
3.In what year did Paul Frantz earn his 3rd level manager degree as valedictorian?
- A.1974
- B.1964
- C.1968
- D.1958correct
Paul Frantz earned his 3rd level manager degree as valedictorian in 1958.
Source: career section
4.Which team did Paul Frantz lead to victory in the Coupe de France?
- A.FC Mulhouse
- B.Karlsruher SC
- C.FC Nantes
- D.RC Strasbourgcorrect
Paul Frantz led the RC Strasbourg side to victory in the 1966 Coupe de France.
Source: career section
5.Paul Frantz was the first manager with no experience as a pro player to achieve what?
- A.Win the Bundesliga
- B.Earn a 3rd level manager degree as valedictoriancorrect
- C.Manage FC Barcelona
- D.Coach the French National Team
Paul Frantz was the first manager without a professional playing background to graduate as valedictorian with a 3rd level manager degree.
Source: career section
6.Which English club defeated Paul Frantz's Strasbourg team in the 1964–1965 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup?
- A.Liverpool
- B.Arsenal
- C.Chelsea
- D.Manchester Unitedcorrect
Paul Frantz's Strasbourg team fell to Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
Source: career section
7.Paul Frantz remains the only French manager to have coached a team in which league?
- A.La Liga
- B.Serie A
- C.Bundesligacorrect
- D.Premier League
Paul Frantz is the only French person to ever coach a Bundesliga team.
Source: career section
8.Which national job offer did Paul Frantz decline in 1968?
- A.President of the Federation
- B.National Sports Minister
- C.Director of Football
- D.Manager of the National Teamcorrect
In 1968, Paul Frantz turned down an offer to become the manager of the National Team.
Source: career section
9.Which team did Paul Frantz manage in 1974?
- A.FC Mulhousecorrect
- B.FC Barcelona
- C.RC Strasbourg
- D.AC Milan
Paul Frantz managed FC Mulhouse in 1974.
Source: career section
10.What approach to football training is Paul Frantz considered an initiator of in France?
- A.Youth academy focus
- B.Tactical defensive approach
- C.Aggressive counter-attack
- D.Scientific approachcorrect
Paul Frantz is considered one of the initiators of the scientific approach to training in France.
Source: impact on training in France section
11.What specific type of training did Paul Frantz introduce to his players?
- A.Yoga
- B.Body-buildingcorrect
- C.Fencing
- D.High-altitude running
Paul Frantz was among the first to emphasize physical training and introduce the use of body-building.
Source: impact on training in France section
12.Which of these famous managers was taught by Paul Frantz at the Fédération Française de Football?
- A.Didier Deschamps
- B.Zinedine Zidane
- C.Laurent Blanc
- D.Aimé Jacquetcorrect
Paul Frantz taught aspiring pro managers including Aimé Jacquet during the 1970s.
Source: impact on training in France section
13.In which region was Paul Frantz influential in the development of Arsène Wenger?
- A.Brittany
- B.Normandy
- C.Alsacecorrect
- D.Provence
In Alsace, Paul Frantz was influential in Arsène Wenger's development as a manager.
Source: impact on training in France section
14.In what year did Paul Frantz receive the Trophée Georges Boulogne?
- A.1985
- B.2001correct
- C.2010
- D.1998
Paul Frantz received the Trophée Georges Boulogne in 2001.
Source: impact on training in France section
15.How old was Paul Frantz when he passed away?
- A.85
- B.92
- C.89correct
- D.79
Paul Frantz died on 30 September 2016 at the age of 89.
Source: death section
16.On what date did Paul Frantz die?
- A.30 October 2016
- B.10 March 2016
- C.30 September 2016correct
- D.1 October 2016
Paul Frantz died on 30 September 2016.
Source: death section
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