Raymond Kopa

Soccer Player

Birthday October 13, 1931

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Mar 3, 2017 (85)

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About

Attacking midfielder who starred for Stade Reims and Real Madrid during his 18-year club career. He was a member of the French national team from 1952 to 1962.

Before Fame

He toiled in the mines as a teenager, losing a finger in an accident.

Trivia

He began his professional career with Angers after playing youth soccer with US Noeux-les-Mines.

Family Life

He grew up in Pas-de-Calais in the northern part of France.

Associated With

He was named by Pele as one of the 125 greatest living soccer players in 2004.