sélectionneur

A sélectionneur is a term commonly used in French-speaking countries to refer to the person responsible for selecting athletes for a national sports team. This role is most prominently associated with football (soccer), where the sélectionneur chooses the players for the national squad that will represent the country in international competitions like the World Cup or European Championships. The selection process involves evaluating player performance, considering team strategy, and managing player availability due to injuries or other factors.

The sélectionneur typically works in conjunction with coaching staff to identify and develop talent. Their decisions are often subject to public scrutiny and media attention, especially in countries where football holds significant cultural importance. Beyond football, the term can also be applied to similar roles in other sports, such as rugby or handball, where a designated individual or committee is tasked with building and managing the national representative team. The ultimate goal of a sélectionneur is to assemble the best possible team to achieve success on the international stage.