# Christophe Galtier > French football manager (born 1966) **Wikidata**: [Q129023](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q129023) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christophe_Galtier) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/christophe-galtier ## Summary Christophe Galtier is a French association football manager and former player born on August 23, 1966. He is a citizen of France and works professionally as an association football coach, a profession defined as the training of association footballers. ## Biography - **Born:** August 23, 1966 - **Nationality:** French - **Education:** [Data not available in source material] - **Known for:** Association football coaching and playing - **Employer(s):** [Data not available in source material] - **Field(s):** Association football ## Contributions Based on the provided source material, specific contributions such as published papers, products founded, or patents are not detailed. His professional contributions are defined by his occupations: - **Association Football Player:** He is a person who plays association football (soccer). - **Association Football Coach:** He is a person doing the training of association footballers, serving in the capacity of a head coach or manager. ## FAQs **What is Christophe Galtier's profession?** Christophe Galtier works as an association football coach and is a former association football player. **When was Christophe Galtier born?** He was born on August 23, 1966. **What is Christophe Galtier's nationality?** He is a citizen of France. **What are Christophe Galtier's physical attributes?** He stands 176 cm tall and weighs 71 kg. **Where can Christophe Galtier be found on social media?** He maintains an official Instagram presence under the handle "galtier.officiel" and a Twitter account under "christophe-galtier". ## Why They Matter Christophe Galtier holds significance as a professional in the field of association football within France. As a manager and coach, he plays a role in the training and development of footballers, contributing to the sporting culture of his home country. ## Notable For - **Birth Year:** Born in 1966. - **Physical Stats:** Recorded height of 176 cm and weight of 71 kg. - **Digital Presence:** Active on Instagram (galtier.officiel) and Twitter (christophe-galtier). - **Identifiers:** Associated with numerous database IDs including VIAF (306346916), BNF (175655332), and ISNI. - **Imagery:** Featured in the photograph "Christophe Galtier with Al Duhail.jpg". ## Body ### Personal Identity and Physical Characteristics Christophe Galtier is a human, specifically a member of the species Homo sapiens. He was born on August 23, 1966. Physically, he stands at a height of 176.0 centimeters and weighs 71.0 kilograms. He is associated with various digital identifiers, including a VIAF ID (306346916), BNF ID (175655332), and Freebase ID (/m/02vr894). His social media presence includes the Instagram handle "galtier.officiel" and the Twitter handle "christophe-galtier". He is also the subject of the image file "Christophe Galtier with Al Duhail.jpg". ### Professional Occupations Galtier is defined by two primary occupations within the realm of sports. First, he is an association football player, which identifies him as a person who plays association football (soccer). Second, he is an association football coach. This profession is defined as a person doing the training of association footballers, specifically serving in the team position of head coach or manager. ### Nationality and Country Context As a citizen of France, Christophe Galtier is connected to the Western European nation known as the French Republic. France is a semi-presidential republic and a unitary state with a decentralized administration, serving as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a founding member of the European Union. #### Geography and Territory France encompasses a total area of 643,801 square kilometers. Metropolitan France is located in Western Europe, sharing borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, and Andorra. It is bordered by the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. The highest point in the country is Mont Blanc at 4,808.72 meters, while the lowest point is Étang de Lavalduc at -10 meters. The geographic center is approximately at coordinates 47°N 2°E. Beyond Europe, France possesses overseas territories in the Americas (including French Guiana, Guadeloupe, and Martinique), Africa (including Mayotte and Réunion), Oceania (including French Polynesia and New Caledonia), and Antarctica (Adélie Land). #### Government and Politics The current constitution of France was established on October 4, 1958, founding the Fifth Republic. The executive branch is shared between the President of the Republic (Emmanuel Macron) and the Prime Minister (Sébastien Lecornu). The legislative branch is bicameral, consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate. The country is divided into 18 administrative regions. #### Demographics and Society As of January 1, 2025, France has an estimated population of 68,605,616. The society is highly urbanized, with an urban population of approximately 55.4 million compared to a rural population of 12.5 million (2022 data). The life expectancy at birth is 82 years (2022). The official language is French, though regional languages such as Basque, Occitan, Catalan, Breton, and Alsatian are also recognized. The age of majority is 18, and compulsory education is required for children between the ages of 6 and 16. #### Economy and Finance France operates a mixed economy with a nominal GDP of $2.78 trillion USD as of 2022. The government budget for 2023 was €455.2 billion. The standard VAT rate is 20%, with reduced rates of 10% and 5.5%. The currency is the Euro (€) in metropolitan France and the CFP Franc in overseas territories. Public debt stood at 117.4% of GDP as of the third quarter of 2025. #### Infrastructure and Standards France operates on Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and observes Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00). The country drives on the right-hand side of the road. Speed limits are generally 130 km/h on highways, 110 km/h on dual carageways, 90 km/h on other roads, and 50 km/h in built-up areas. The electrical grid supplies 230 volts at 50 Hz using Europlug and Type E plugs. The international calling code is +33, and the top-level internet domain is .fr. #### Symbols and Culture The national flag is the tricolore (blue, white, red), and the official motto is "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" (Liberty, equality, fraternity). The national anthem is "La Marseillaise." Public holidays include New Year's Day, Easter Monday, International Workers' Day (May 1), Victory in Europe Day (May 8), Bastille Day (July 14), and Christmas (December 25). #### International Relations and History France is a founding member of the European Union (1957) and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (1945). It is also a member of NATO (1949), the G7, the G20, the World Trade Organization, and the Schengen Area. France possesses nuclear weapons, a status attained in 1960. Historically, the origins of the French state trace back to the Treaty of Verdun in 843, which established West Francia, and the First French Empire was proclaimed in 1804. ## References 1. Transfermarkt 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. [Source](https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/squad/staff/christophe-galtier) 4. BDFutbol 5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 6. [FootballDatabase.eu](https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/player/details/3946-christophe-galtier)