Luc Borrelli
French footballer (1965-1999)
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Luc Borrelli (2 July 1965 – 3 February 1999) was a French professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
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Borrelli in 1996 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 July 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Marseille, France | ||
| Date of death | 3 February 1999 (aged 33) | ||
| Place of death | Molphey, France | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1986 | ASPTT Marseille | ||
| 1986–1993 | Toulon | 143 | (0) |
| 1993–1995 | Paris Saint Germain | 4 | (0) |
| 1995–1998 | Caen | 89 | (0) |
| 1998–1999 | Lyon | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Borrelli was born in Marseille and began his career with ASPTT Marseille. In 1986, he moved to Toulon, where he played almost 150 times. In 1993 Borrelli joined Paris Saint Germain, but played just four times in two seasons, leaving for Stade Malherbe Caen in 1995. The highlight of this time at PSG was playing as they won the 1995 Coupe de la Ligue Final against SC Bastia.[1]
Death
On February 3, 1999, Borrelli was killed in a car accident in Molphey on Route nationale 6. Borrelli's vehicle was struck by a truck, resulting in a fiery accident that severely charred his body. Borrelli's death prompted an outpouring of support and tributes amongst the French footballing world.
Borrelli's funeral took place at the church of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges in Bonneveine, Marseille. He was then buried at the Cimetière Saint-Pierre.[2]
