Patrick Battiston

Quick Facts

Full Name	Patrick Battiston
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 12, 1957(1957-03-12)
Age	67
Birthplace	Amnéville
Country	France
Birth City	Grand Est
Horoscope	Pisces

Patrick Battiston Biography

Patrick Battiston is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on March 12, 1957 in Amnéville, Grand Est, France. His paternal grandfather was an Italian born in Veneto. He was the uncle Raymond Battiston (born 1924) was a football player with FC Metz between 1945 and 1953. The father of two boys.

Battiston is a particular hero of that 1982 FIFA World Cup semi final in Seville during which France played West Germany. He was on the bench in the second period, and after 10 minutes of play after a pass from Platini, Battiston was clear across the German defence , and was racing towards goal. It was the German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher, raced towards Battiston when the Frenchman was taking his shot, but missed the goal. Schumacher ran into the air, bending his body, and striking Battiston. As a result, his hip struck the Frenchman’s face. Battiston was smashed and was thrown to the ground in unconsciousness, with broken vertebrae and teeth broken, and later falling into an induced state of coma. Medical emergency personnel had to administer oxygen to the pitch. Michel Platini later said that he believed it was possible that Battiston was dead due to the fact that “he had no pulse and looked pale”.

Battiston was a player who earned 56 caps for his national team with three goals. He played for France in the 1982, 1978 as well as the 1986 World Cups, and contributed to France to win the 1984 European Football Championship.

Patrick Battiston Net Worth

Patrick Battiston is one of the richest Association Football Player from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Patrick Battiston 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Patrick Raymond Jean Battiston (born 12 March 1957) is a French former professional footballer who was a defender in the France national team during three World Cups and won the 1984 European Football Championship. At club level the team he played for was Metz Saint-Etienne, Metz, Bordeaux and Monaco with the goal of winning 5 Ligue 1 titles and one Coupe de France.

The birthplace of Battiston was Amneville, Moselle, Battiston began his football career at the an lower-league club Talange (1966-1973) until being spotted and bought by FC Metz (1973-1980). After seven years with the club, he joined Saint-Etienne (1980-1983) over three consecutive years. There, they were crowned in 1981 the Division 1 title, before shifting into Bordeaux (1983-1987) and where they won the 1984 1985 , and 1987 titles in the league, as well as 2 Coupe de France. Battiston was then transferred into Monaco (1987-1989) in which they took the title of league champion in 1988, prior to his return in Bordeaux (1989-1991).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Patrick Battiston Dating?

According to our records, Patrick Battiston married to Anne Gusse. As of December 1, 2023, Patrick Battiston’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Patrick Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Patrick Battiston celebrates birthday on March 12 of every year.

What happened Battiston?

Battiston, clattered, fell to the ground unconscious, with damaged vertebrae and teeth knocked out, later slipping into a coma. Emergency medics had to administer oxygen on the pitch. Michel Platini later said that he thought that Battiston was dead, because “he had no pulse and looked pale”.

How old was Dino Zoff when he won the World Cup?

He is the oldest ever winner of the World Cup, which he earned as captain of the Italian national team in the 1982 tournament, at the age of 40 years, 4 months and 13 days.

Who is the goalkeeper for Germany?

Goal keepers

Who is better Zoff or Buffon?

The parallels extend into their club careers, too. Both men have a Uefa Cup triumph to their names, while Buffon will almost certainly equal Zoff’s haul of six Serie A titles later this season. When it comes to silverware, there really is nothing to choose between the two.

What age is Dino Zoff?

80 years (February 28, 1942)