Fernand Émile Canelle (2 January 1882 – 11 September 1951) was a French footballer. He was born in Paris and after training with English club Norwood and Selhurst FC, started his career in 1896 with Club Français. At the

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, he won a silver medal. He made six appearances for the

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from 1904 to 1908. According to Reeves, captain of the Norwood and Selhurst Football Club interviewed in October 1900, he was one of the best French forwards.

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