Laurent Robuschi

Laurent Robuschi (born 5 October 1935) is a French former football striker who played for Girondins de Bordeaux in the 1960s and was part of French national team at the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He is also the maternal grandfather of Anthony Gonzalez, known for his work in the band M83.

Playing career Club career Born on 5 October 1935 in Nice, Robuschi began his football career in the youth ranks of his hometown club La Semeuse Nice in 1948, aged 13, where he was coached by Raoul Chaisaz, a former professional player from the 1930s. Due to his small height, he had a low center of gravity, being also a lively and tenacious winger with a great short pass. He remained loyal to Bordeaux for eight years, from 1959 until 1967, scoring a total of 115 goals in 264 matches. In total, he scored 68 goals in 189 Ligue 1 matches.

Managerial career After his career as a player ended, Robuschi remained linked to Antibes, now as a full-time coach, a position that he held for nearly two decades, from 1975 until 1993, when he decided to retire.

Honours

Girondins de Bordeaux Ligue 1: Runner-up (2): 1964–65 and 1965–66

Coupe de France: Runner-up (1): 1963–64