David Regis

David Regis was born in La Trinité, Martinique, on December 2, 1968. He began his professional football career in 1988 with Valenciennes FC in France, where he played until 1993. Following this, he transferred to Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace in 1993, achieving a significant milestone by winning the 1995 UEFA Intertoto Cup. His club career continued with moves to RC Lens in 1996 and Karlsruher SC in 1997, where he played in the German Bundesliga. He later returned to France, joining FC Metz, and subsequently played for Troyes AC.

Regis’s international career took a notable turn when he became eligible to play for the United States through his marriage to an American citizen. He was naturalized on May 20, 1998, and swiftly integrated into the U.S. national team, receiving his first cap just three days later. He played in all three matches for the United States in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Although the team did not advance, Regis was recognized for his effectiveness on the field. He was also part of the U.S. roster for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, though he did not make an appearance in that tournament, concluding his international career with 27 caps.

After retiring as a player in 2008 following a stint with FC Bleid in the Belgian Leagues, Regis transitioned into coaching. He served as a head coach for Royale Espérance Rossignol and Royal Racing Athlétic Florenvillois. In 2013, he held a caretaker position at FC Mondercange in Luxembourg. His coaching career also includes a significant role as the sporting director for the Martinique national football team in 2017, and later as an assistant coach for US Mondorf-les-Bains from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his career, Regis accumulated 440 appearances, scoring 15 goals across various competitions including Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Bundesliga, Coupe de France, and the UEFA Cup.