Luc Holtz

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Luc Holtz (born 14 June 1969) is a Luxembourgish former international football player. He was the manager of the Luxembourg national under-21 football team.[1] He is currently the manager of the Luxembourg national football team, succeeding Guy Hellers.[2]

He was embroiled in controversy in June 2025 after allowing Gerson Rodrigues to continue representing the Luxembourg national football team after Rodrigues's conviction for assault and battery, including one for domestic violence against his ex-partner. Despite receiving only a fine and a suspended sentence, Holtz stated that "everyone may express their view" and that he doesn't "feel called to judge"[3]. Holtz responded to negative coverage by Julien Mollereau from Le Quotidien by excluding him from a press event, which has drawn accusations of violating press freedom[4]. Rodrigues's inclusion has drawn criticism from women's groups and politicians, including Corinne Cahen.

Club career

A central midfield playmaker, Holtz started his career at Red Boys Differdange before joining Avenir Beggen for the 1992/1993 season. With Avenir Beggen he immediately won two successive league and cup doubles and he himself claimed the 1993 Luxembourgian Footballer of the Year award.

In 1999, he left them to become player/manager at Etzella Ettelbruck. With Etzella, he immediately won promotion to the Luxembourg National Division in his first season in charge. Also, he brought them their first major silverware by winning the cup in 2001. After relegation in 2002, they got promoted again at the first attempt. In 2003 and 2004 they lost two successive cup finals.

Holtz retired as a player at the end of the 2007/2008 season.

International career

Holtz made his debut for Luxembourg in an October 1991 friendly match against Portugal, which surprisingly ended in a 1–1 draw. He went on to earn 55 caps, scoring one goal.[5] He played in 15 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[6]

He played his final international game in October 2002, a 0–7 loss against Romania.

Personal life

Holtz's son, Kevin, is also a Luxembourg international footballer, making his debut under Luc.[7]

International goals

Scores and results list Luxembourg's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 6 September 1995 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg (city), Luxembourg File:Flag of Malta.svg Malta 1–0 1–0 Euro 1996 qualifier

Honours

1993, 1994
1993, 1994, 2001
1993

Managerial statistics

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G W D L Win %
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Total

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External links

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References

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