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France
(August 18, 1933, in Morocco)
Clubs—AC Marrakesh (Morocco), USM Casablanca (Morocco), Nice, Reims
C A R E E R H I G H L I G H T S
- French centre-forward was the inspiration of the French national team during the late 1950s
- Holds World Cup record for scoring 13 goals during 1958 World Cup in Sweden
- Set phenomenal scoring rate with 27 goals over 20 international matches for France
- Proved to be one of the most formidable strikers in the history of French football, twice leading the French league in scoring with Reims
- Career was twice interrupted by severe leg injuries
- Became President of the French players’ union and briefly, national team manager
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