Christophe Maurice Robert Revault (22 March 1972 – 6 May 2021) was a French professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. After his playing career, he was the sporting director of his former club Le Havre.
Early life Christophe Maurice Robert Revault was born on 22 March 1972 in Paris.
Playing career Le Havre Revault started his career with Le Havre, playing his first Ligue 1 game for them against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes Revault would return to Paris to play for Paris Saint-Germain in 1997, as a replacement for Bernard Lama, who left for West Ham United. After a relatively disappointing spell with the Parisian club, Revault was snapped up by the Rennes manager Paul Le Guen, a former teammate of his at PSG, at the end of the 1997–98 season.
Toulouse After two successful seasons with Rennes, Revault signed for Toulouse, then also playing in Ligue 1. In 2001, Toulouse were forced to be relegated down two divisions for financial reasons, but despite this Revault stuck with the club, helping them gain two successive promotions back to the top flight, picking up an award for Ligue 2's best goalkeeper of the 2002–03 season on his way. Upon his return to the top division, he was renowned as one of the finest goalkeepers plying their trade in France, although never being picked for France's national side.
Return to Brittany Revault stayed with Toulouse until 2006, when the new manager, Élie Baup, announced that Nicolas Douchez was his first choice for the goalkeeper's jersey, prompting a return to Stade Rennais in August 2006, where he was now the second-choice goalkeeper, snapping at the heels of young Simon Pouplin.
On 6 January 2007, Revault played his first match in the colours of Rennes since returning to the club in the Round of 32 of the Coupe de France against National side Romorantin. It proved to be a bitter-sweet experience for Revault as Rennes suffered a shocking 3–1 loss after extra time in front of their own fans at the Stade de la Route de Lorient.
Back to Le Havre In June 2007 it was announced that Revault would leave Rennes to return to Le Havre.
Post-playing career Revault retired from playing in 2010, but remained at Le Havre as a scout. He served as interim manager in two spells during 2012 and 2015, and served as their sporting director from December 2012 until his death in May 2021.
Death Revault was found dead in his family home in Le Havre, France on 6 May 2021 at the age of 49. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLe Havre1989–90Division 23000———301990–91Division 21000———101991–92Division 10000———001992–93Division 11000———101993–94Division 11000———101994–95Division 13803040——4101995–96Division 13802030——4301996–97Division 13801010——400Total12006080——1340Paris Saint-Germain1997–98Division 1280100080—370Rennes1998–99Division 12902030——3401999–2000Division 11804010——230Total4706040——570Toulouse2000–01Division 13001010——3202001–02National3801010——45352002–03Ligue 23403010——3802003–04Ligue 13803010——4202004–05Ligue 13802010——4102005–06Ligue 12500010——260Total203010060——2190Rennes2006–07Ligue 1001000——10Le Havre2007–08Ligue 23801020——4102008–09Ligue 13300010——3402009–10Ligue 2601000——70Total7702030——820Career total475026021080005300
Honours Le Havre Division/Ligue 2: 1990–91, 2007–08
Paris Saint-Germain Coupe de France: 1997–98
Toulouse Ligue 2: 2002–03
Individual Ligue 2 UNFP Team of the Year: 2002–03, 2007–08 Ligue 2 Goalkeeper of the Year: 2008
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