Overview

• Lathoud starred as left back for France’s 'Barjots', winning Olympic bronze in Barcelona in 1992 and the nation’s first world title in 1995.
• He captured French league championships with Vénissieux and Nîmes during his club career.
• After retiring as a player, Lathoud led Dijon to strong second-division finishes and guided Espérance sportive de Tunis to consecutive Tunisian titles in 2016 and 2017.
• Federation president Philippe Bana announced on June 22, 2025, that Lathoud had died at 59 from blood cancer.
• Former teammates and coaches, including Éric Quintin and Daniel Costantini, joined federation officials in mourning his loss.