Happy birthday! Guy Roux turns 87 today

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The iconic and legendary coach turns 87 on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Legendary French coach Guy Roux is celebrating his 87th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed coaches of his generation.

Popular coach Guy Roux has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 87th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Roux, a cultural icon

Born in Colmar on October 18, 1938, Guy Roux's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Roux's not just a great coach, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Guy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Guy Roux as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 87.

Happy Birthday, Guy, you're the best!

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