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Raymond Kopa (né Kopaszewski; 13 October 1931 – 3 March 2017) was a French professional footballer, integral to the France national team of the 1950s. At club level he was part of the legendary Real Madrid team of the 1950s, winning three European Cups.
Often considered one of the best players of his generation, Kopa was a forward who was quick, agile and known for his dribbling, playmaking, and prolific scoring. In 1958, Kopa was awarded the Ballon d'Or. In 1970, he became the first football player to receive the Légion d'honneur, and in 2004, Pelé named him one of the 125 Greatest Living Footballers at a FIFA Awards Ceremony.
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GenderMale
Birthday1931-10-13
Deathday2017-03-03 (85 years old)
Birth NameRaymond Kopaszewski
Birth PlaceNœux-les-Mines, France
Height168-centimeter
CitizenshipsFrance, Poland
AwardsKnight of the Legion of Honour, Grand-cross of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, L'Équipe Champion of Champions, Ballon d'Or
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