Pascal Olmeta

French football goalkeeper

Pascal Olmeta - French football goalkeeper
Born

April 7th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Born in 1961, a career as a professional football goalkeeper spanned from the early 1980s to the late 1990s. Played for clubs such as Olympique de Marseille, FC Nantes, and SC Bastia. Gained recognition for performances in Ligue 1 and notable appearances in European competitions. Represented the French national team, participating in international matches and tournaments during the 1980s and 1990s.

Played for Olympique de Marseille

Participated in the 1986 FIFA World Cup

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