What is eric chelle?

Éric Chelle is a French-born football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of the Mali national team.

As a player, Chelle was a defender who played primarily in France and England. He had spells at clubs such as RC Lens, Valenciennes, and Ipswich Town.

His managerial career began after his playing career ended. He initially managed lower league teams in France before taking on international roles. He was appointed as the manager of the Mali national team in 2022. One of his major challenges as a coach is to qualify the Mali national team for major tournaments such as the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup.