Francis Hédoire

Francis Hédoire (born 1 December 1955) is a French former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He notably played for Dunkerque, Lens, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Playing career While playing at an amateur level with US Billy Berclau and simultaneously working as a mechanical welder in a factory, Hédoire was scouted by Dunkerque, who were then playing in the Division 2. He joined the club in 1973, initially playing for the reserve team. Lens had to beat Paris FC across two legs in order to be promoted; the first leg at the Parc des Princes ended in a 0–0 draw, and so did the second on 14 June 1979 at the Stade Félix-Bollaert. The match went to a penalty shoot-out, and Hédoire saved two of Paris FC's three penalties, while the other one was shot wide. Thanks to their goalkeeper, Lens were promoted back to the Division 1 one year after leaving it. 0 100 0

1978–79 Division 2 31 0 7 0 38 0 1979–80 Division 1 38 0 5 0 43 0 1980–81 Division 1 34 0 9 0 43 0 1981–82 Division 1 28 0 1 0 29 0 1982–83 Division 1 23 0 0 0 23 0

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