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Didier Agathe is a French former professional football player, known for his time at Celtic, where he was a key player under manager Martin O'Neill, winning three league titles and three Scottish Cups. He also played for Raith Rovers and Hibernian before joining Celtic. After leaving Celtic, he had a brief spell with Aston Villa before retiring.
Early Career and French Football:
- Agathe was spotted in La Réunion by a scout from Montpellier HSC in 1992.
- His time at Montpellier was hampered by illness and injuries.
- He was loaned to Olympique Alès, where he played 29 games and scored 4 goals.
Scottish Football and Celtic:
- After a short spell at Hibernian, Agathe joined Celtic for a relatively low fee of £27,000.
- Under Martin O'Neill, Agathe transitioned from a forward to a wingback, becoming a key part of the team.
- He played in the 2003 UEFA Cup Final against Porto.
- He won three league titles, three Scottish Cups, and a League Cup with Celtic.
Later Career and Retirement:
- Agathe joined Aston Villa after leaving Celtic, but didn't make a first-team start.
- He later managed Chester-le-Street United in the English non-league system.
- He has also been involved with a football academy in Bangkok.