Football in Seine-et

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Editorial Meaux


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Apr 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Heading for the summit. Ten years after his life changed dramatically, Gaétan Le Thuaut, notably responsible for the inclusive section of Football in Montévrain, has reached a new milestone. Since March 2026, the specialized educator has become the coach of the French national cerebral palsy team, embodying a journey where resilience and commitment merge.

Struck by Guillain-Barré syndrome a decade ago, leaving him with leg sequelae, he never left the field. Trained in football and involved in adaptive sports, he gradually established himself within the team, first as an assistant with a much broader role. Planning, mentoring, listening: total commitment to a group marked by life.

Promotion well deserved

In March 2026, the French Association of Cerebral Palsy Football (AFFPC) officially announced his appointment. “Specialized educator and certified FFF UEFA B diploma, Gaétan extends this beautiful journey with a strong ambition: developing Cerebral Palsy Football (PC), conveying essential human values, and having a lasting positive impact on the players’ lives,” the organization highlighted. He himself does not conceal his emotion: “They asked me to take on the role and I accepted. This promotion touches me as much as it motivates me.”

Just appointed, he is already looking ahead. “We have written beautiful pages so far, a new chapter is to be written.” And with a clear guideline: “Making football a real lever for inclusion, self-transcendence, and solidarity.”

Inclusion as a driving force

In parallel, Gaétan Le Thuaut continues his foundational work at Val de France, a club based in the town of Montévrain. “I am in charge of the inclusive section. I take care of everything related to disability and social aspects in the club,” he explains. Handisport sections, adaptive sports, futsal, and even a team of cerebral palsy players: the project expands and structures itself. “The goal is to expand even further,” he insists, with concrete ambitions such as building an adaptive sports team and a handisport futsal team participating in the June 2026 French Cup final.

Today, as a coach, the Seine-et-Marnais keeps the same course of action: to transmit, unite and proudly represent an engaging football. “Representing one’s country is magnificent and unique. Go France!” he concludes.

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