French footballer (1919-1997)
René Persillon (16 June 1919 – 27 July 1997)[4][5] was a French footballer. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.[6][7]
He only played for one club in his senior career, Girondins de Bordeaux, from 1942 to 1954. He was French Champion in 1949-1950, which was Bordeaux first Ligue 1 title.
International career
He was selected in France Football squad for the 1948 Summer Olympics,[9][10] and played France two Games against India[11] and Great Britain,[12] as France were eliminated in the Quarterfinals.
He scored the second goal in the game against India.[13]
He was also part of France Football squad for the 1952 Summer Olympics[14][15] and played France only game in the competition, a 2-1 defeat against Poland national football team.[16]
He was only player to be part of France squads for both the 1948 and the 1952 Olympic Games.
He never had a cap with France senior team.
Honours
RC Strasbourg
References
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