About Jean Nicolas
Lived 1913 – 1978 (aged 65). Jean Nicolas was a French association football player and association football coach.
Jean Édouard Marie Nicolas (9 June 1913 – 8 September 1978) was a French international footballer. Born in Nanterre, Nicolas played club football for FC Rouen, and appeared in the 1934 and 1938 World Cup squads for France, and scored two goals in the 1938 edition of the tournament.
He scored a total of 21 goals in 25 international games between 1933 and 1938, making him the fourteenth-highest goalscorer for France.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Nicolas?
French footballer (1913-1978)
When was Jean Nicolas born?
Jean Nicolas was born on 9 June 1913 in Nanterre.
When did Jean Nicolas die?
Jean Nicolas died on 8 September 1978 in Nalliers.
What was Jean Nicolas's occupation?
Jean Nicolas was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jean Nicolas?
Jean Nicolas was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Nicolas. https://biography.guide/jean-nicolas/
MLA: "Jean Nicolas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-nicolas/.
Chicago: "Jean Nicolas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-nicolas/.
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