Patrick Viot (25 May 1952 – 16 March 2021) was a French footballer.[1] He played as a goalkeeper for US Orléans from 1980 to 1991, helping them reach the Coupe de France final in 1980.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 May 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Orléans, France | ||
| Date of death | 16 March 2021 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Orléans, France | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1970–1976 | Arago Orléans | ||
| 1976–1980 | Orléans | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1991 | Orléans | 240 | (0) |
| Total | 240 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Biography
editBorn in Orléans, Viot began his amateur career with Arago Orléans, where he played from 1970 to 1976. He then continued his amateur career with US Orléans, becoming professional in 1980. In his first professional year, he helped his team reach the final of the Coupe de France. During the match, a controversial penalty kick caused AS Monaco to take a 2–1 lead, and ultimately won the game 3–1.[2] He played in 240 matches for Orléans, retiring in 1991. He then worked as a mechanic in Saran alongside his friend, Joël Mauger. Their shop was called "Mauger Viot".[3]
Patrick Viot died in Orléans on 16 March 2021 at the age of 68.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Mort de Patrick Viot, figure de l'US Orléans et finaliste de la Coupe de France de football 1980". France Bleu (in French). 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Jacky Lemée dans " On a retrouvé la Mémoire "". France 3 Centre Val de Loire (in French). 16 November 2013.
- ^ "Patrick Viot (1970-1991)". Orléans Loiret Football (in French). Archived from the original on 22 March 2016.
- ^ "Football : Patrick Viot, le gardien de but emblématique de l'US Orléans, est décédé". La République du Centre (in French). 17 March 2021.
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