Robert Budzynski (21 May 1940 – 17 July 2023) was a French professional footballer who played as a defender.[1] He notably played for France at the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

Robert Budzynski
Personal information
Date of birth (1940-05-21)21 May 1940
Place of birth Calonne-Ricouart, France
Date of death 17 July 2023(2023-07-17) (aged 83)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1958–1963 Lens 134 (2)
1963–1968 Nantes 170 (2)
Total 304 (4)
International career
1965–1967 France 11 (0)
Managerial career
1970–2005 Nantes (Sport director)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Budzynski was of Polish descent. He died on 17 July 2023, at the age of 83.[2]

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  1. ^ Capocci, Ernest (January 2005). "Le vrai Fogiel" (PDF). Le Journaliste Francilien. Retrieved 15 August 2009.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "L'ancien joueur de Nantes et international français Robert Budzynski est mort". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 17 July 2023.

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