René Domingo Explained

René Domingo
Fullname:René Domingo
Birth Date:28 December 1928
Birth Place:Sourcieux-les-Mines, France
Death Place:Clermont-Ferrand, France
Height:1.79 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Saint-Étienne
Youthclubs1:La Combelle
Years1:1949–1964
Caps1:456
Goals1:38
Nationalyears1:1957
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:24 November 2019
Ntupdate:24 November 2019

René "Bill" Domingo (28 December 1928 – 13 June 2013) was a French professional footballer who spent his entire career as a midfielder for Saint-Étienne. He was their long-term captain in the 1950s and 60s, and helped the team to their first ever domestic trophies.

Professional career

A youth product of La Combelle, Domingo joined Saint-Étienne in 1949, and became their emblematic player and captain. He captained Saint-Étienne as they won their first ever trophy, the Coupe Charles Drago in 1955. He also led the club to their first two Ligue 1 titles in 1956–57, their first Trophée des Champions in 1957 and 1962, Ligue 2 in 1962–63, and their first Coupe de France in 1962.[1] He is the record appearance holder in the history of Saint-Étienne, with 537 games, and 423 in Ligue 1.[2]

International career

Domingo was born in France to Spanish parents.[3] Domingo made one appearance for the France national football team in a friendly 4-0 loss to England on 27 November 1957.[4]

Death

Domingo died on 13 July 2013, in Clermont-Ferrand.[5]

Honours

Saint-Étienne

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biographie René DOMINGO. www.asse-live.com.
  2. Web site: René Domingo, une légende du football stéphanois à la carrière écourtée. www.leprogres.fr.
  3. Web site: Les ambassadeurs. ASSE.fr.
  4. Web site: Match - Angleterre - France - FFF. www.fff.fr.
  5. Web site: Décès de René Domingo | anciensverts.com. www.anciensverts.com.