Christian Dalger (19 December 1949 – 1 July 2023) was a French professional footballer who played as a forward. He made six international caps for France, scoring two goals.

Christian Dalger
Personal information
Date of birth (1949-12-19)19 December 1949
Place of birth Nîmes, France
Date of death 1 July 2023(2023-07-01) (aged 73)
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1961–1962 Cheminots de Nîmes
1962–? Toulon
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1971 Toulon
1971–1980 Monaco
1980–1984 Toulon
International career
1974–1978 France 6 (2)
Managerial career
1983–1986 Toulon
1986–1988 Grenoble
1990–1997 ES Vitrolles
1997–1998 Toulon
1999 FC Martigues
2002–2003 Mali
2006–2008 US Marignane
2009–2010 RC Kouba
2010–2012 US Le Pontet
2012–2013 US Marignane
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

During his career he played for clubs including SC Toulon (1962–1971) and AS Monaco (1971–1980), with whom he won the French title in 1978. He was a member of the France national team in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. After his professional career he became a football manager.[2][3]

Dalger died on 1 July 2023, at the age of 73.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Christian Dalger (Coach)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  2. ^ France – Trainers of First and Second Division Clubs Archived 4 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ La Provence website
  4. ^ Football : « C’était un surdoué », l’ancien international Christian Dalger est décédé (in French)
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