Raymond Kopa

French footballer (1931–2017) Raymond Kopa Kopa in 1963Personal informationFull name Raymond KopaBirth name Raymond KopaszewskiDate of birth (1931-10-13)13 October 1931Place of birth Nœux-les-Mines, Pas-de-Calais, FranceDate of death 3 March 2017(2017-03-03) (aged 85)Place of death Angers, Maine-et-Loire, FranceHeight 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Positions Forwardattacking midfielderYouth career1941–1949 Nœux-les-MinesSenior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)1949–1951 Angers 60 (15)1951–1956 Reims 158 (48)1956–1959 Real Madrid 79 (24)1959–1967 Reims 244 (36)Total 541 (123)International career1952–1962 France 45 (18) Medal record Men's football Representing France FIFA World Cup 1958 * Club domestic league appearances and goals 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 the club level he played primarily for Reims but also for Real Madrid teams that won three European Cups. Considered one of the greatest players of all-time, Kopa was a forward or an attacking midfielder who was quick, agile and known for his dribbling, playmaking, and prolific scoring. In 1958, Kopa was a