Raoul Courbin
French footballer (1926–1954)
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Raoul Courbin (18 August 1926 – 7 July 1954) was a French footballer.[1] He competed in the men's tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2] Courbin died between 1952 and 1959.[3]
Date of birth
18 August 1926
Place of birth
Saint-Symphorien, France
Date of death
7 July 1954 (aged 27)
Place of death
Île-d'Aix, France
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 August 1926 | ||
| Place of birth | Saint-Symphorien, France | ||
| Date of death | 7 July 1954 (aged 27) | ||
| Place of death | Île-d'Aix, France | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Chamois Niortais | |||
| International career | |||
| 1948 | France Olympic football team | 2 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
International career
Courbin was selected in France Football squad for the 1948 Summer Olympics,[4][5] and played France two Games against India[6] and Great Britain,[7] as France were eliminated in the Quarterfinals. Courbin scored a goal against India at the 1948 Olympics,[8] in France 2–1 win,[9][10] which was independent India's first official match.[11]
