François Hugues
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François Hugues was a France international football player mostly known for his international career and his club stint at Red Star FC, which included two stint spanning over 14 years. With Red Star, Hugues won two Coupe de France
titles in 1921 and 1923. He also played for Rennes, FC Lyon
, and Suisse Paris
. During his time as an international, Hugues was considered one of the best French players of his generation.
Hugues made his international debut 9 March 1919 in a 2–2 draw with Belgium. He was a member of the France teams that participated in the football tournament at both the 1920
and 1924
editions of the Summer Olympics. Hugues wore the captain's armband for the national team on three occasions. In his final match as an international, he wore the armband in a 6–0 defeat to England
.
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
titles in 1921 and 1923. He also played for Rennes, FC Lyon
FC Lyon
FC Lyon is a French sports club. It was established on November 17, 1893, and is notable for its rugby and football sections....
, and Suisse Paris
US Suisse Paris
Union Sportive Suisse de Paris, also known as simply US Suisse or Suisse Paris, is a French amateur football club based in Paris. The club was founded in 1894 under the name United Sports Club and currently play in the Promotion d'Honneur of the Ligue Île-de-France, the ninth division of the...
. During his time as an international, Hugues was considered one of the best French players of his generation.
Hugues made his international debut 9 March 1919 in a 2–2 draw with Belgium. He was a member of the France teams that participated in the football tournament at both the 1920
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
and 1924
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
editions of the Summer Olympics. Hugues wore the captain's armband for the national team on three occasions. In his final match as an international, he wore the armband in a 6–0 defeat to England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
.