About Claude Papi
Lived 1949 – 1983 (aged 33). Claude Papi was a French association football player.
Claude Papi (16 April 1949 – 28 January 1983) was a French football midfielder who is regarded as the all-time best player for the SC Bastia.
Playing career Born in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, Papi played his entire career for SC Bastia. He led Bastia to the 1978 UEFA Cup Final, scoring seven goals that season. Papi remains the all-time leading scorer for Bastia with 134 goals in 479 games.
International career Papi was a member of the France national team in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. His only World Cup appearance came in a 3–1 group match win against Hungary.
Death Papi died on 28 January 1983 at the age of 33 of a ruptured aneurysm.
Honours Bastia Ligue 2: 1967–68 Coupe de France: 1980–81 Challenge des champions: 1972 UEFA Cup runner-up: 1978
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Who was Claude Papi?
French footballer (1949-1983)
When was Claude Papi born?
Claude Papi was born on 16 April 1949 in Porto-Vecchio.
When did Claude Papi die?
Claude Papi died on 28 January 1983 in Bastia.
What was Claude Papi's occupation?
Claude Papi was an association football player.
What nationality was Claude Papi?
Claude Papi was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claude Papi. https://biography.guide/claude-papi/
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