French football is mourning André Guy, the former France forward whose goals lit up the top flight across the 1960s. He has died at the age of 85.
A prolific figure in the French top division
Guy leaves behind a significant scoring record in the French championship, having struck 159 goals in the country’s highest division.
- He finished as the league’s leading scorer in 1968-69.
- He scored 25 goals during that campaign.
- His total of 159 top-flight goals places him among the notable finishers of his era.
France career and club journey
Born in Bourg-en-Bresse, in the Ain department, Guy also represented France at international level. He won eight caps for Les Bleus between October 1964 and November 1968, scoring twice.
His club career took him through several major names in French football, including Rennes, Lyon, Lille and Saint-Étienne.
A lasting Ligue 1 legacy
Long before statistics became a nightly fixture of the modern game, Guy built his reputation in penalty areas across France. His title as the division’s leading scorer in 1968-69, along with his 159-goal top-flight return, remains the central mark of a career remembered for its consistency in front of goal.
Condolences have been offered to Guy’s family and loved ones following his death.
