Jules Bocandé
Senegalese footballer
About Jules Bocandé
Lived 1958 – 2012 (aged 53). Jules Bocandé was a Senegalese and French association football player and association football coach.
Jules François Bocandé (25 November 1958 – 7 May 2012) was a Senegalese professional footballer who played as a striker. Bocandé is regarded as one of West Africa's best footballers of all time and was named an African Football Legend by CAF in 2009.
Club career Bocandé was one of the first Senegalese footballers in France and was Ligue 1's top goalscorer in the 1985–86 season with 23 goals.
International career Jules Bocandé participated with the Senegal national team in three editions of Africa Cup of Nations in 1986, 1990 and 1992.
Personal life and death He was the father of former FC Metz professional player Daniel Bocandé. He died in Metz at the age of 53 during an operation.
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Who was Jules Bocandé?
Senegalese footballer (1958–2012)
When was Jules Bocandé born?
Jules Bocandé was born on 25 November 1958 in Ziguinchor.
When did Jules Bocandé die?
Jules Bocandé died on 7 May 2012 in Metz.
What was Jules Bocandé's occupation?
Jules Bocandé was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jules Bocandé?
Jules Bocandé was Senegalese and French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jules Bocandé. https://biography.guide/jules-bocande/
MLA: "Jules Bocandé." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jules-bocande/.
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