Jean-Pierre Papin facts for kids
Papin during a charity match in 2016
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| Date of birth | 5 November 1963 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Boulogne-sur-Mer, France | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Striker | |||||||||||||||
| Club information | ||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Marseille B (head coach) | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1969–1978 | Jeumont | |||||||||||||||
| 1978–1980 | Trith-Saint-Léger | |||||||||||||||
| 1980–1981 | Valenciennes | |||||||||||||||
| 1981–1984 | INF Vichy | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1981–1984 | INF Vichy | 49 | (13) | |||||||||||||
| 1984–1985 | Valenciennes | 33 | (15) | |||||||||||||
| 1985–1986 | Club Brugge | 33 | (21) | |||||||||||||
| 1986–1992 | Marseille | 214 | (134) | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1994 | AC Milan | 40 | (18) | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Bayern Munich | 27 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1998 | Bordeaux | 55 | (22) | |||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Guingamp | 10 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | JS Saint-Pierroise | 27 | (13) | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2004 | US Lège-Cap-Ferret | 57 | (24) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 545 | (266) | ||||||||||||||
| National team | ||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1986 | France U21 | 4 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 1986–1995 | France | 54 | (30) | |||||||||||||
| Teams managed | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Arcachon | |||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Strasbourg | |||||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Lens | |||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Châteauroux | |||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Bassin d'Arcachon | |||||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | C'Chartres | |||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Marseille B | |||||||||||||||
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Honours
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Jean-Pierre Papin (born 5 November 1963) is a famous French footballer and manager. He played as a striker and was known for scoring amazing goals. He even won the Ballon d'Or award in 1991, which means he was named the best football player in Europe that year!
Jean-Pierre Papin is considered one of the greatest living footballers. He was chosen for the FIFA 100 list by Pelé in 2004. People often called him "JPP." He was famous for his powerful shots, overhead kicks, and volleys, which were so special they were nicknamed Papinades!
He started his professional journey at Valenciennes in 1984. After playing for Brugge and winning the Belgian Cup, he joined Marseille. This was where he became a true superstar. He won many French league titles and reached the UEFA Champions League final. Later, he played for big clubs like AC Milan and Bayern Munich, winning more major trophies. After his playing career, he became a football manager.
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Early Life and First Steps in Football
Jean-Pierre Papin was born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, on November 5, 1963. His father, Guy Papin, was also a professional footballer. Jean-Pierre started playing football at a young age. When he was 15, he began his professional career with the club Valenciennes in northern France.
Club Career Highlights
Jean-Pierre Papin played for several top clubs during his career. He was known for his incredible goal-scoring ability.
Success at Club Brugge
After Valenciennes, Papin moved to Club Brugge in Belgium. He had a fantastic first season, scoring 32 goals in 43 games! Even though he only played there for one season, fans later voted him their greatest foreign player ever.
Becoming a Legend at Marseille
Papin's time at Marseille was truly special. He was the main striker and captain of the team.
- Marseille won four French league championships in a row (1989–1992).
- They also won the Coupe de France in 1989.
- In 1991, they reached the final of the European Cup, but lost on penalties.
During these years, Papin scored an amazing 181 goals in 279 games. He was the top scorer in the French league for five seasons in a row! In 1991, while at Marseille, he won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
Moving to AC Milan
In 1992, Papin joined the Italian giant AC Milan for a record transfer fee of £10 million. He was one of the first big French players to move to the Italian league. He faced some challenges with injuries and adapting to the new league. Also, back then, teams could only have a few foreign players, so he had strong competition for a spot.
Even so, he won the Serie A league title twice with Milan (1993, 1994). He also won the UEFA Champions League in 1994, though he didn't play in the final match. Papin still remembers his time in Italy fondly and often talks about his former Milan coaches as his role models.
Winning in Germany with Bayern Munich
In 1994, Papin moved to Bayern Munich in Germany. His first season there was also affected by injuries. However, in his second season, he helped Bayern win the UEFA Cup in 1996. They beat his future club, Bordeaux, in the final.
Return to France: Bordeaux and Guingamp
After his time in Germany, Papin returned to France to play for Bordeaux. He reached the final of the Coupe de la Ligue twice with Bordeaux, in 1997 and 1998, but didn't win. He ended his professional playing career in 1998 with Guingamp, a team in the Second Division.
Later Playing Career
After his professional career, Papin continued to play football for amateur clubs. He played for US Cap-Ferret from 2001 to 2004 and later for AS Facture-Biganos Boïen.
International Career for France
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Jean-Pierre Papin first played for the French national team in 1985 in a tournament called the Toulon Tournament, which France won. He was the top scorer in that tournament.
He made his official debut for the senior French team in February 1986. He then played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He scored two goals in that tournament, helping France finish in third place.
France did not qualify for the 1990 World Cup. Papin was part of the team for UEFA Euro 1992, where he scored two goals. He was also a key player during the qualifiers for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Sadly, France did not qualify for that World Cup either, despite having a strong team.
Papin played his last international match for France in January 1995. Injuries and the rise of new talented players like Zinedine Zidane meant his time with the national team came to an end.
Papin's Unique Playing Style
Papin was known as a very fast and dangerous striker. He could score goals in many different ways. He was great at neat, chipped finishes, powerful shots into the corner, strong headers, and especially amazing volleys.
During his career, his powerful volleys from difficult angles became so famous that they were given their own name: Papinades!
Managerial Career
After retiring as a player, Jean-Pierre Papin became a football manager.
- From 2004 to 2006, he coached an amateur team called Arcachon.
- In 2006, he became the coach of Strasbourg, helping them get promoted back to the top league.
- He also managed Lens and Châteauroux.
- In 2014, he returned to coach FC Bassin d'Archachon.
- From 2020 to 2022, he managed C'Chartres.
- In October 2022, he went back to Marseille as a technical advisor, and is currently the head coach of Marseille B.
Life Outside Football
Jean-Pierre Papin is also well-known for his work off the field. After his daughter, Emily, was diagnosed with a condition called cerebral palsy when she was a baby, Jean-Pierre and his wife started a foundation. This foundation is called "Neuf de Cœur" (Nine of Hearts), named after Papin's jersey number, 9. The foundation helps families who have children with similar conditions. They work to find ways to help these children learn and grow both mentally and physically.
Papin also takes part in charity events, like the Amélie evenings organized by Amélie Mauresmo, which raise money for medical research. He is also an ambassador for Footgolf, a sport that combines football and golf.
Honours
Jean-Pierre Papin won many awards and trophies during his amazing career:
Club Trophies
- INF Vichy
- Division 3: 1982–83
- Club Brugge
- Belgian Cup: 1985–86
- Marseille
- Division 1: 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92
- Coupe de France: 1988–89
- AC Milan
- Serie A: 1992–93, 1993–94
- Supercoppa Italiana: 1992
- UEFA Champions League: 1993–94
- Bayern Munich
- UEFA Cup: 1995–96
International Trophies
- France U21
- Toulon Tournament: 1985
- France
- Kirin Cup: 1994
- FIFA World Cup third place: 1986
Individual Awards
- Ballon d'Or: 1991 (Europe's best player)
- Onze d'Or: 1991
- French Player of the Year: 1989, 1991
- FIFA World Player of the Year: Silver award 1991
- IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer: 1991
- FIFA 100: 2004 (list of greatest living footballers)
- Named best foreign player of Club Brugge ever: 2008
- Named player of the century of Marseille: 2009
- Golden Foot Award Legends: 2013
- Ligue 1 top scorer: 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92 (five times in a row!)
- European Cup top scorer: 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92
See also
In Spanish: Jean-Pierre Papin para niños
