Roger Piantoni: Biography, Facts and Career
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Roger Piantoni (26 December 1931 – 26 May 2018) was a French footballer who played as an inside-forward and was a star on the France national team in the late 1950s. During the 1949–1950 season, he was the champion of Lorraine with his team, and was the top scorer in the league with 35 goals. At the 1958 FIFA World Cup, Piantoni was considered one of the best French players of his time. He was nicknamed Bout d'chou, meaning "Cabbage Tip", ranking as the sixth top scorer in the French Championship with a total of 203 goals in Division 1.
Quick facts about Roger Piantoni
- Full name: Roger Piantoni
- Born: 1931-12-26
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q709114
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Who is Roger Piantoni?
Roger Piantoni (26 December 1931 – 26 May 2018) was a French footballer who played as an inside-forward and was a star on the France national team in the late 1950s.
What nationality is Roger Piantoni?
Roger Piantoni is Italy.
When was Roger Piantoni born?
Roger Piantoni was born on 1931-12-26.
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