At 36, Benjamin Stambouli has decided to turn the page on his playing career after leaving Metz. However, the former Montpellier, PSG and Tottenham midfielder does not intend to stay away from football for very long. Now retired from the field, he wants to quickly begin a new stage and turn to the coaching profession, an idea that has been with him for several years. “I listened to my feelings and told myself that it was the time to move into the other life”he explains to The Teambefore being even clearer about its ambitions: “I served my time as a player. I want to summarize everything I have learned. »
Stambouli is therefore already preparing the rest of his career and wishes to begin his coaching diplomas in 2027. Until then, the future technician plans to increase the number of training courses, particularly in mental preparation and video analysis, but also observe matches and exchange with coaches to continue learning. A transition that he approaches with enthusiasm and humility: “it’s very exciting to tell myself that I’m going to build something, with a lot of humility and work. I can’t wait to begin this process. »
