Dominique Colonna facts for kids
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Colonna in 1955
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| Date of birth | 4 September 1928 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Corte, France | ||||||||||||
| Date of death | 12 September 2023 (aged 95) | ||||||||||||
| Place of death | Corte, France | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.72 m | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||
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| USC Corte | |||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||
| 1948–1949 | Montpellier | 12 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 1949–1955 | Stade Français | 101 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 1955–1957 | Nice | 55 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 1957–1963 | Reims | 172 | (0) | ||||||||||
| Total | 340 | (0) | |||||||||||
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| 1957–1961 | France | 13 | (0) | ||||||||||
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| 1965–1970 | Cameroon | ||||||||||||
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Dominique Colonna (born September 4, 1928 – died September 12, 2023) was a famous French football player. He was a talented goalkeeper, which means he was the player who guarded the goal and tried to stop the other team from scoring. Colonna played for several important clubs in France during his career. He also proudly represented his home country, France, in international football matches. He passed away in Corte, France, at the age of 95.
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Dominique Colonna: A Football Star
Dominique Colonna was born in a town called Corte in France. From a young age, he showed great skill in football. He started his journey playing for a youth club called USC Corte. His talent as a goalkeeper quickly became clear.
Playing for Top Clubs
Colonna played for several well-known football clubs in France. Each club helped him become a better player.
- Montpellier HSC: He started his professional career here from 1948 to 1949.
- Stade Français: From 1949 to 1955, he played over 100 matches for this team.
- OGC Nice: He joined Nice in 1955 and played there for two years.
- Stade de Reims: This was one of his most successful periods. He played for Reims from 1957 to 1963, appearing in 172 matches.
Winning Championships
Dominique Colonna helped his teams win many important titles. He was a key part of their success, especially with Nice and Reims.
- With Nice:
- He won the French championship in 1956. This is the top football league in France.
- With Reims:
- He won the French championship three times: in 1958, 1960, and 1962.
- He also won the Coupe de France (French Cup) in 1958.
- The Trophée des champions (Champions Trophy) was another win in 1958.
- In 1959, his team, Reims, reached the final of the European Cup. This was a huge achievement, even though they were the runner-up.
Playing for France
Dominique Colonna also played for the French national team from 1957 to 1961. He played in 13 international matches, representing his country on the world stage. He was part of the French team that finished third in the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden. This was a fantastic result for France!
After Playing: A Manager
After he stopped playing football, Dominique Colonna became a manager. He managed the Cameroon national team from 1965 to 1970. This shows his continued dedication to the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Dominique Colonna para niños
