About Valérien Ismaël
Valérien Ismaël is a 50-year-old French football manager. Across the 271 matches on record as a manager he has won 38.4% (104 wins, 70 draws and 97 defeats). He is not currently listed as managing a club. Earlier in his career he also managed Blackburn Rovers, Watford, Beşiktaş, Barnsley and West Bromwich Albion. In total, he has led 7 different teams. His longest recorded stint is at Blackburn Rovers (2025–2026): 93 matches at a 29% win rate.