Jean-Pierre Papin

Soccer Player

Birthday November 5, 1963

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace France

Age 60 years old

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About

French striker known for his volley shots. He led Olympique Marseille to four league championships in a row.

Before Fame

He began his professional career with Valenciennes in 1984.

Trivia

He joined the Italian team, A.C. Milan, for a then-unprecedented sum of £10 million.

Family Life

His daughter was diagnosed with cerebral lesions, prompting him to set up a foundation, Neuf de Coeur (Nine of Hearts), for children with the same condition.

Associated With

He was teammates with Lilian Thuram on the French national team from 1994 to 1995.