French footballer (1907–2005)

Lucien Laurent

Lucien Laurent was a French footballer who played as a forward.

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Profession
French footballer (1907–2005)
Born
1907-12-10
Portrait of Lucien Laurent
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Overview

Lucien Laurent was a French footballer who played as a forward. Playing for France, at the 1930 FIFA World Cup, he scored the first ever FIFA World Cup goal, against Mexico.

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