Jean-René Toumelin (7 July 1942 – 25 September 2022) was a French sporting director.[1]

Jean-René Toumelin
Born7 July 1942
Died25 September 2022(2022-09-25) (aged 80)
Baden, France
NationalityFrench
OccupationSporting director

Biography

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In 1996, Toumelin succeeded Guy Scherrer as President of Football Club de Nantes. While the club was emerging from a sporting crisis, he was replaced by Kléber Bobin [fr] in 1999. His presidency was marked by the sale of many players against his will.[2]

Death

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He died in Baden, France, on 25 September 2022, at the age of 80.

References

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  1. ^ Boudard, Jean-Michel (26 September 2022). "FC Nantes. L'ancien président Jean-René Toumelin est décédé". Ouest-France (in French). Nantes. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  2. ^ "L'évolution des frontières internes : le cas du Football Club Nantes Atlantique (FCNA)". Cain.info (in French). 2005.