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Jean Tigana
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Jean Tigana

Athlete · born June 23, 1955

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Amadou Jean Tigana is a former professional football player and manager. A central midfielder, he was renowned as one of the best midfielders in the world during the 1980s.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~20Joined Sporting Toulon Var1975
  2. ~23Joined Olympique Lyonnais1978
  3. ~25Joined France men's national association football team1980
  4. ~26Joined FC Girondins de Bordeaux1981
  5. ~34Joined Olympique de Marseille1989

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