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François Keller (born 27 October 1973) is a French former professional footballer who now works as head coach of
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B in his home country.


Playing career

Keller started his senior career with
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. During compulsory national service he captained the French army team. in November 1998, he trialled with
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of the
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before signing a contract in December. Fulham paid a transfer fee of £ 30,000 to Strasbourg. He made two appearances for Fulham. After that, he played for French club
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B before retiring in 2003.


Post-playing career

Keller was replaced by
Jacky Duguépéroux Jacky Duguépéroux (born 2 January 1948) is a French football manager and former player. He has been manager of RC Strasbourg, for whom he also played, on three occasions. Between his final two terms, he managed Tunisian side Espérance. On 9 A ...
as
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coach in March 2014. At the time, Strasbourg were in danger of being relegated from the
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, being five points adrift of non-relegation places with eight games left and having lost 12 matches in 26 games. In May 2014 he was appointed head of Strasbourg's training centre by his brother
Marc Keller Marc Albert Joseph Keller (born 14 January 1968) is a French former professional footballer and current executive who has been president of RC Strasbourg Alsace since 2012. He played primarily as a midfielder, for clubs in France, Germany and En ...
.


Personal life

Keller's brother
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also played football professionally.


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Francois Keller, profession éducateur
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