Lucien Gamblin

Lucien "Lulu" Gamblin (22 July 1890 – 30 August 1972) was a French international football player. He spent his entire career playing for Red Star FC and captained the team to three straight Coupe de France titles from 1921–1923.[1][2][3] Gamblin was also a France international and made his debut with the team on 23 April 1911 in a 5–2 defeat to Switzerland.[4] His international career was put on hold due to World War I. Following the war's conclusion, Gamblin captained the team in his final nine appearances. After retiring from football in 1923, he became a sports journalist working for such newspapers as L'Auto and France Football.

Lucien Gamblin
Personal information
Full name Lucien Gamblin
Date of birth 22 July 1890
Place of birth Ivry-sur-Seine, France
Date of death 30 August 1972(1972-08-30) (aged 82)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1904–1907 US Saint-Mandé
1907–1911 Red Star FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1911–1923 Red Star FC – (–)
National team
1911–1923 France 17 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. "Finale le 24/04/1921, Paris (Pershing)" (in French). French Football Federation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  2. "Finale le 07/05/1922, Paris (Pershing)" (in French). French Football Federation. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
  3. "Finale le 06/05/1923, Paris (Pershing)" (in French). French Football Federation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
  4. "23/04/1911 Equipe de France A - Amical" (in French). French Football Federation. Retrieved 23 February 2011.


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