Henri Biancheri facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 30 July 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Marseille, France | ||
| Date of death | 1 December 2019 (aged 87) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1952–1954 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | ||
| 1954–1957 | Angers SCO | ||
| 1957–1964 | AS Monaco FC | 224 | (18) |
| 1964–1966 | RC Paris | ||
| National team | |||
| 1960 | France | 2 | (0) |
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Henri Biancheri (born 30 July 1932 – died 1 December 2019) was a talented French footballer and a smart sports business leader. He played as a midfielder for 14 seasons. A big part of his career, seven seasons, was spent playing for AS Monaco FC. After he stopped playing football, he worked as a commercial director for the famous sports brand Adidas.
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Henri Biancheri's Football Career
Henri Biancheri was a professional footballer who played in the midfield. This means he helped both defend his team's goal and attack the opponent's goal. He started his journey in 1952.
Playing for Different Clubs
Henri played for several football clubs during his career. Each club helped him grow as a player.
Early Club Days
He began his professional career at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in 1952. He played there for two years. After that, he moved to Angers SCO in 1954. He stayed with Angers for three seasons, until 1957.
Time at AS Monaco FC
Henri Biancheri is best known for his time at AS Monaco FC. He joined them in 1957 and played there for seven years, until 1964. This was the longest period he spent with any club. He played in 224 games for AS Monaco FC and scored 18 goals.
Final Years as a Player
After leaving AS Monaco FC, Henri played for RC Paris. He played there from 1964 to 1966. This was his last club before he retired from playing football.
Playing for France
Henri Biancheri also had the honor of playing for his country. He represented the French national team in 1960. He played in two international matches for France.
Life After Football
After retiring as a football player in 1966, Henri Biancheri started a new career. He moved into the business side of sports.
Working at Adidas
Henri became a commercial director for Adidas. This is a very well-known company that makes sports shoes, clothes, and equipment. He worked for Adidas for a long time, from 1966 to 1986. As a commercial director, he helped manage the business and sales of Adidas products.
Later Life
Henri Biancheri passed away on 1 December 2019. He was 87 years old. He is remembered for his contributions to football and the sports industry.
