Bertrand Crasson
Quick Facts
Biography
Bertrand Crasson (born 5 October 1971 in Brussels) is a former Belgian footballer who played as a defender, in the position of right-back or centre-back. Since September 2019, he is coaching Luxembourg's champions F91 Dudelange, evolving in the BGL Ligue.
Club career
Crasson started his career at Anderlecht in 1989. He moved abroad to Serie A club Napoli in 1996, where he remained until 1998, before rejoining his previous side for five more seasons. Crasson then played with Lierse during the 2003–04 season, and FC Brussels the following season, retiring afterwards.
International career
Internationally, Crasson was a member of the Belgian squad that took part at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where he played 22 minutes (as a starter) in the team's 0–0 draw against the Netherlands. In total, he obtained 26 caps between 1991 and 2001, scoring once.
Coaching and management career
From 2012 to 2018, Crasson worked in a role as Head of Academy Coaching for Police Tero in Thailand.
On 10 September 2019, Crasson was appointed assistant manager of F91 Dudelange under head manager Emilio Ferrera. Just one week after his arrival, Ferrera was fired and Crasson took charge on interim basis.
Honours
Club
- Anderlecht
- Belgian First Division A: 1990–91, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1999–2000, 2000–01
- Belgian Cup: 1993–94
Individual
- Belgian Young Professional Footballer of the Year: 1990–91