Stade Brestois head coach Eric Roy dies at 58
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Eric Roy, the head coach of Stade Brestois, has passed away at the age of 58, as confirmed by his family. He led Brest to a third-place finish in Ligue 1 during the 2024 season, which secured a spot in the 2024-2025 Champions League. Roy had been battling pancreatic cancer for three-and-a-half years, a battle he kept private. His history in football includes playing for clubs like Marseille and Sunderland and managing teams including OGC Nice and Watford. His passing is a significant loss to the community of Stade Brestois fans and French football.
- •Eric Roy joined Stade Brestois in 2023 after a decade away from management.
- •He achieved Ligue 1 Manager of the Season in 2024.
- •Roy's illness was kept secret from the public.
- •He played as a midfielder for Marseille, Lyon, and Sunderland.
- •His contributions impacted the team's Champions League campaign next season.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Brest boss Roy dies aged 58 from cancer
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Stade Brestois head coach Eric Roy passes away at 58
"Brest coach Eric Roy has died aged 58 after suffering from pancreatic cancer, his family announced on Wednesday."For three-and-a-half years, Dad fought against pancreatic cancer," Roy's family said on his Instagram account.
"Stade Brestois head coach Eric Roy has passed away at 58, his family has announced in a statement. After a decade-long break from management, Roy joined the Bretons in 2023. Despite operating on a sho...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 6:27 PMBrest boss Roy dies aged 58 from cancer
Brest coach Eric Roy has died aged 58 after suffering from pancreatic cancer, his family announced on Wednesday."For three-and-a-half years, Dad fought against pancreatic cancer," Roy's family said on his Instagram account.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:25 PMStade Brestois head coach Eric Roy passes away at 58
Stade Brestois head coach Eric Roy has passed away at 58, his family has announced in a statement. After a decade-long break from management, Roy joined the Bretons in 2023. Despite operating on a sho...
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