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Born on February 9, 1958 in Maripasoula, France, Cyrille Regis was an association football player and association football coach. Cyrille Regis died on January 14, 2018, aged 59. Education on record includes Newman Catholic College. Recorded honors include Member of the Order of the British Empire. The listed height was 183 cm.
My Take
Cyrille Regis means far more to me than his impressive numbers, 158 league goals across nineteen years. Born in French Guiana and rising through English football in the racially hostile 1970s and 80s, he was a genuine pioneer who endured abuse so others could follow. His five England caps and MBE only hint at the doors he opened. When I picture his commanding 183 cm frame leading the line at West Brom and Coventry, I see courage as much as talent. His death in 2018 was a loss, but every diverse squad today owes him a debt. A true trailblazer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cyrille Regis
- Name (Japanese)
- シリル・レギス
- Reading
- しりる・れぎす
- Born
- February 9, 1958 – January 14, 2018
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- Maripasoula, France
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- University
- Newman Catholic College
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://cyrilleregis.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrille%20Regis
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q431116
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cyrille Regis born?
Born February 9, 1958.
When did Cyrille Regis die?
Died January 14, 2018, aged 59.
Where was Cyrille Regis from?
Cyrille Regis was from Maripasoula, France.
What did Cyrille Regis do?
Cyrille Regis worked as association football player, association football coach.
How tall was Cyrille Regis?
Cyrille Regis was 183 cm.
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