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21 / France · 1980–1988

Jean Tigana

CM creator
Caps · France
52
Goals · France
1
Life
1955
Clubs
Sporting Toulon Var, Olympique Lyonnais, FC Girondins de Bordeaux
#21
Editorial rank of 33 for France
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A relentless presence in France's 'Carré Magique' (Magic Square) midfield, his tireless running and tactical intelligence were vital to their Euro 1984 success. Career record: 52 caps and 1 goals for France; club career at Sporting Toulon Var, Olympique Lyonnais, FC Girondins de Bordeaux.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q295559
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Career record

1975–1978Sporting Toulon Var
1978–1981Olympique Lyonnais
1981–1989FC Girondins de Bordeaux
1989–1991Olympique de Marseille
France52 caps, 1 goals

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Around Tigana in the almanac

One rank above: Franck Ribéry at #20.

One rank below: Laurent Blanc at #22.

France's editorial top five: Zinedine Zidane · Michel Platini · Thierry Henry · Karim Benzema · Kylian Mbappé.

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