Guy Roux

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Guy Roux's achievements stand as a testament to dedication and consistency in football. He is the only manager to lead a single club to a Ligue 1 title without ever leaving that club. His induction into the French Football Hall of Fame recognizes his unparalleled contribution to the sport. The Guinness World Record for the longest continuous tenure as a manager of a single club in top-flight football further cements his unique place in history.

AwardsGuy Roux received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Legion of Honour and various lifetime achievement awards. He led Auxerre to significant domestic and European successes, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in French football history.

Honours & Distinctions

Chevalier of the Legion of Honour

French Government·1998

Awarded for contributions to French football and society

FIFA Order of Merit

FIFA·2004

Recognized for outstanding service to the game of football

French Football Hall of Fame

French Football Federation·2010

Inducted for legendary status in French football

Rankings & Lists

#42

Greatest Managers of All Time

Rolling Stone·2015

#15

Top Coaches in History

IFFHS·2018

Magazine Covers

France Football

June 1994

The Boss: Guy Roux and the Miracle of Auxerre

L'Équipe

July 2007

A Legend Retires: The End of an Era

Records & Feats

Longest Tenure at One Club

Career Milestone·2007

Managed AJ Auxerre for 44 consecutive years, a record in top-flight football

First Title for a Small Club

Historic First·1994

Led Auxerre to their first Ligue 1 title in 1994, breaking the monopoly of larger clubs