“He was a model for us”: former footballer Patrice Lecornu, figure of Red Star, has died

It is a determine of the Red Star who passed away this Tuesday. The National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) announced the demise of Patrice Lecornu, at the age of 65. This former worldwide participant (3 caps) had worn several hats: the ones of participant then educate, training director and technical director.

Born in Flers (Orne), this winger was compelled to end his playing profession due to a chronic knee injury at the age of 27. Between 1976 and 1985, he played nine expert seasons at Red Star (D2, between 1976 and 1978), Angers (1978-1981) and Nantes (1981-1984). His performances earned him selection for the French team 3 instances among 1979 and 1981.

Victim of a vehicle accident in 1983, Patrice Lecornu ended his profession at Red Star the subsequent season. It changed into within the Seine-Saint-Denis crew that he started his training profession. First with the reserve group then as assistant to Philippe Troussier from 1987 to 1989 before becoming primary train at some point of the 1989-1990 season.

 

In 1992, he became director of the Audon club’s education center. A function he held till 2000. Future internationals Steve Marlet (23 caps for the French team) and Khalilou Fadiga (37 caps with the Senegal choice) left the Ile-de-France membership all through this era.

 

In 2000, Patrice Lecornu held the identical function at PSG for five years. Since then, he have been technical manager of Paris FC then technical director of Red Star.

The former Malian international, Fousseni Diawara, educated at Red Star and notably spent with AS Saint-Étienne, reacted on X (ex-Twitter). “My deepest condolences to his own family. Patrice was tons extra than a instructor, he changed into a mentor and a supply of proposal to everyone at Red Star. His legacy will live on via the gamers he advanced and the memories he created. Thank you for the whole thing Patrice. »

Reached by phone, Steve Marlet recollects with emotion one of his first coaches. “We were proud of him. He changed into a model for us because he had played in Nantes and within the French team, confides the modern-day marketing consultant to the president of Red Star. I do not forget his perfect human control. We won plenty of fits with him. »