André Chardar (7 October 1906 – 13 April 1993) was a French international footballer.

Career

Chardar was born in

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in Argentina to French parents. While growing up in the country, he drew in interest to the sport of football and, after his family return to France, joined CA Paris at the age of 13. After spending six years with the club as a youth, Chardar joined US Juvisy. He only spent a season at the club before moving to

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where he achieved most of his success. With Sète, Chardar won the

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in 1930 and established himself as a French international. After departing Sète in 1933, he played for a host of clubs before ending his career with

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in 1938. Chardar later moved into the managerial role engaging in coaching stints with US Métro and his former club CA Paris.

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* * 1906 births 1993 deaths Footballers from Buenos Aires French men's footballers France men's international footballers Argentine men's footballers Argentine people of French descent Argentine emigrants to France FC Sète 34 players Racing Club de France Football players Nîmes Olympique players Olympique Alès players Valenciennes FC players Men's association football defenders French football managers Argentine football managers {{France-footy-defender-1900s-stub