André Rollet
French footballer (1905–1985)
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André Gustave Rollet (8 October 1905 – 20 April 1985) was a French footballer who played as a defender for FEC Levallois and the French national team in the 1920s.
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Rollet in 1927 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | André Gustave Rollet | ||
| Date of birth | 8 October 1905 | ||
| Place of birth | Ivry-sur-Seine, France | ||
| Date of death | 20 April 1985 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | 12th arrondissement of Paris, France | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1921–1930 | FEC Levallois | ||
| International career | |||
| 1927 | France | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in the Val-de-Marne town of Ivry-sur-Seine on 8 October 1905, Rollet spent his entire 9-year career at FEC Levallois, from 1921 until 1930,[1] eventually establishing himself as the team's captain.[citation needed] On 24 April 1927, the 21-year-old Rollet made his international debut for France in a friendly against Italy at Colombes, which ended in a 3–3 draw.[2] The following day, the journalists of the French newspaper L'Auto (currently known as L'Équipe) stated that he "defended skillfully".[3][4]
Rollet played a further three matches for France in May and June 1927, with his last appearance ending in a resounding 13–1 loss to Hungary, in which he was replaced by Jean Fidon in the 28th minute.[2][5][6] In total, he earned four international caps for France, all in 1927, which ended in three defeats and one draw.[2][7] The following year, he was a member of the French squad that competed in the football tournament of the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, being selected as a late replacement for Jacques Wild, who, unlike Rollet, is listed in the official report.[8]
Death
Rollet died in 12th arrondissement of Paris on 20 April 1985, at the age of 79.[9]