Hervé Arsène (born 30 October 1963) is a Malagasy

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coach and former player who played as a defender with US Saint André,

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and La Roche Vendée Football.

Career

Born in

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, Arsène began playing football for local side

AS Sotema AS Sotema is a Malagasy football club based in Mahajanga, Madagascar. Achievements *THB Champions League: 4 :: 1985, 1989, 1991, 1992 *Coupe de Madagascar: 3 :: 1978, 1979, 1982 Performance in CAF competitions * African Cup of Champions Clubs: ...

. In 1985, he moved to

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where he would play for US Saint-André. In 1987, Arsène joined

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side

, and he would spend nearly a decade with the club, winning the

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title during his tenure. He also spent two seasons in

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with La Roche Vendée Football. He has also managed the Malagasy national side.

Personal life

Arsène holds Malagasy and French nationalities. Arsène's son, Faed, is also an international footballer from Madagascar.

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