Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 16 March 1951 | ||
Place of birth | Arris, Algeria | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1970–1972 | Quevilly | ||
1972–1978 | Rouen | ||
1978–1983 | Laval | 91 | (16) |
International career | |||
1982 | Algeria | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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