About Jean Petit
Lived 1949 – 2024 (aged 74). Jean Petit was a French association football player and association football coach.
Jean Petit (25 September 1949 – 23 January 2024) was a French football midfielder, who earned twelve international caps (one goal) for the France national team during the late 1970s. Petit played much of his professional career for AS Monaco, with whom he won the French title in 1978. He was a member of the France team in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Petit died on 23 January 2024, at the age of 74.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Petit?
French footballer (1949–2024)
When was Jean Petit born?
Jean Petit was born on 25 September 1949 in Toulouse.
When did Jean Petit die?
Jean Petit died on 23 January 2024 in Nice.
What was Jean Petit's occupation?
Jean Petit was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jean Petit?
Jean Petit was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean Petit (footballer, born 1949)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Petit. https://biography.guide/jean-petit-association-football-player-1949/
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