Didier Claude Deschamps is a retired French footballer and current manager of France. He played as a defensive midfielder for such clubs as Chelsea, Juventus and Marseille. In this position, he primarily excelled at impeding the opposition's attacking movements, and was capable of subsequently starting up attacking plays once he won back possession. This was made possible due to his high work-rate, tenacity, stamina, and his efficacy at pressing and tackling opponents. He also had an excellent positional and organisational sense, and was known for his tactical intelligence, versatility, and his leadership. As an international, he captained France to victories in the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. As well as winning two French league titles in 1991 and 1992, Deschamps was part of the Marseille team which became the first, and so far only, French winners of the Champions League in 1993. Also he was the youngest captain ever to lead his team to the Champions League title when they won. 

October 15th, 1968 in Bayonne (Age 55)