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Jean-Pierre Papin was born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France on November 5, 1963. Public records list Jean-Pierre Papin as an association football player and association football coach. The age as of 2026 is 62. Recorded honors include Knight of the Legion of Honour (2005). The listed height is 177 cm.
My Take
Jean-Pierre Papin is, to me, the platonic ideal of a goal poacher. The 1991 Ballon d'Or, the years of relentless scoring at Marseille, and that signature acrobatic volley so distinctive it earned its own nickname — this was a man built entirely around the instinct to finish. What I respect most is the second act: a Knight of the Legion of Honour who turned to coaching and developing young talent. A pure striker rarely makes a patient teacher, yet he chose to give back. That blend of killer instinct and quiet mentorship makes him a far richer figure than his goal tally suggests.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jean-Pierre Papin
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン＝ピエール・パパン
- Reading
- じゃん＝ぴえーる・ぱぱん
- Born
- November 5, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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 Jean-Pierre Papin born?
Born November 5, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Jean-Pierre Papin from?
Jean-Pierre Papin is from Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France.
What does Jean-Pierre Papin do?
Jean-Pierre Papin works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Jean-Pierre Papin?
Jean-Pierre Papin is 177 cm.
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