Is Raymond Domenech A-List?
No — Raymond Domenech is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 2006
World Cup Final Appearance
Lost A-list status in 2010
Dropped to C tier — World Cup Controversy, Dismissal
Ranking Timeline
Becomes Lyon's Manager
Domenech starts his managerial career with Lyon.
Appointed France Manager
Taking over the French national team is a significant career advancement.
World Cup Final Appearance
Leading France to the World Cup final elevates his reputation.
World Cup Controversy, Dismissal
A disastrous World Cup campaign and player revolt leads to his dismissal.
Brief TV pundit stint
Occasional appearances as a TV pundit.
Short stint at Nantes
Domenech briefly manages Nantes. It's an unsuccessful period and he is soon dismissed.
Largely Retired Figure
Domenech remains a controversial figure, mostly out of the spotlight and remembered for the 2010 World Cup fiasco.
Last updated: February 21, 2026