Raymond Kopa
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Summary
Raymond Kopa was born on October 13, 1931[1], in Nœux-les-Mines[2]. He died on March 3, 2017[3], in Angers[4]. He worked as an association football player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,832 views/month, #6,895 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimetière de l'Ouest d'Angers[7]
- Country of citizenship: France[8], Poland[9]
- Native language: French[10]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], Ballon d'Or[12], L'Équipe Champion of Champions[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], UEFA President's Award[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of sports team: Stade de Reims[17], Real Madrid Club de Fútbol[18], Angers SCO[19], France men's national association football team[20], France national under-21 association football team[21]
- Commons category: Raymond Kopa[22]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[23]
- Sport: association football[24]
- Family name: Kopaszewski[25], Kopa[26]
- Given name: Raymond[27]
- Participant in: 1958 FIFA World Cup[28], 1954 FIFA World Cup[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
- Birth name: Raymond Kopaszewski[31]
- Country for sport: France[32]
- Name in native language: Raymond Kopa[33]
- Start of work period: 1949[34]
- End of work period: 1967[35]
- Height: 168 cm[36]
- Mass: 68 kg[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Raymond Kopa include Stade Raymond Kopa[38], an association football venue[39], in France[40], founded in 1912[41].
Why It Matters
Raymond Kopa has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Stade Raymond Kopa[38], an association football venue[39], in France[40], founded in 1912[41].
FAQs
Where was Raymond Kopa born?
Raymond Kopa was born in Nœux-les-Mines[2].
Where did Raymond Kopa die?
Raymond Kopa passed away in Angers[4].
What did Raymond Kopa do for work?
Raymond Kopa worked as an association football player[5].
What awards did Raymond Kopa receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], Ballon d'Or[12], L'Équipe Champion of Champions[13], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].