About Célestin Oliver
Lived 1930 – 2011 (aged 80). Célestin Oliver was a French association football player and association football coach.
Célestin Oliver (12 July 1930 – 5 June 2011) was a French footballer who played as a striker. He was part of the France national team during the 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1958 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
In 1979, he created an education academy in Marseille, where he trained Christophe Galtier, Eric Cantona, Benjamin Gavanon, and Cédric Carrasso.
Honours Sedan Coupe de France: 1955–56
France FIFA World Cup third place: 1958
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Who was Célestin Oliver?
French footballer (1930-2011)
When was Célestin Oliver born?
Célestin Oliver was born on 12 July 1930 in Mostaganem.
When did Célestin Oliver die?
Célestin Oliver died on 5 June 2011 in 8th arrondissement of Marseille.
What was Célestin Oliver's occupation?
Célestin Oliver was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Célestin Oliver?
Célestin Oliver was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Célestin Oliver. https://biography.guide/celestin-oliver/
MLA: "Célestin Oliver." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/celestin-oliver/.
Chicago: "Célestin Oliver." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/celestin-oliver/.
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