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Edmond Baraffe
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Baraffe in 1964
Personal information
Full name Edmond Baraffe
Date of birth (1942-10-19)19 October 1942
Place of birth Annœullin, France
Date of death 19 April 2020(2020-04-19) (aged 77)
Place of death Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France
Playing position Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960–1962 Boulogne 13 (5)
1962–1963 Red Star 6 (1)
1963–1967 Toulouse 82 (31)
1967–1968 Red Star 0 (0)
1971–1973 Lille 44 (12)
1973–1974 Cambrai 12 (4)
National team
1964–1966 France 3 (0)
Teams managed
1974–1976 Le Havre
1981–1984 Compiègne
1985–1989 Le Touquet
1989–1990 Boulogne
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Edmond Baraffe (born October 19, 1942 – died April 19, 2020) was a French professional football player and manager. He was known for playing as a striker, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals.

Edmond Baraffe's Football Journey

Edmond Baraffe had a long and exciting career in French football. He played for several different clubs and later became a manager. Let's learn more about his journey in the sport.

Playing Career

Edmond Baraffe started his professional football career in 1960. He played for a few different teams, showing off his skills as a striker.

Early Clubs

  • He began at Boulogne from 1960 to 1962.
  • Next, he played for Red Star in 1962–1963.
  • He then returned to Red Star later in his career for a short time.

Time at Toulouse

One of his most important periods was with Toulouse. He played there from 1963 to 1967. During these years, he played 82 games and scored 31 goals. This shows he was a key player for the team.

Later Playing Years

After Toulouse, Edmond Baraffe played for Lille from 1971 to 1973. He played 44 games for Lille and scored 12 goals. He finished his playing career at Cambrai in 1973–1974.

Playing for France

Edmond Baraffe also had the honor of playing for the French national team. He played three matches for his country between 1964 and 1966. Representing your country is a big achievement for any football player.

Becoming a Manager

After he stopped playing, Edmond Baraffe decided to stay in football as a manager. A manager is like the coach of the team, responsible for training players and making game strategies.

Managing Different Teams

  • He managed Le Havre from 1974 to 1976.
  • Later, he led Compiègne from 1981 to 1984.
  • He also managed Le Touquet and his former club, Boulogne.

Edmond Baraffe dedicated many years to football, both as a talented player and a leader on the sidelines. He passed away in 2020, leaving behind a legacy in French football.

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