Robert Budzynski (21 May 1940 – 17 July 2023) was a French professional
footballer
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who played as a
defender.
He notably played for
France
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at the
1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup was the eighth FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial Association football, football tournament for men's senior national teams. It was played in England from 11 to 30 July 1966. England defeated West Germany 4–2 in the 1966 FI ...
.
Budzynski was of Polish descent. He died on 17 July 2023, at the age of 83.
References
External links
* Frenc
Profile, stats and pictures* Frenc
Profile, stats and pictures
1940 births
2023 deaths
French people of Polish descent
French men's footballers
Men's association football defenders
France men's international footballers
1966 FIFA World Cup players
Ligue 1 players
RC Lens players
FC Nantes players
Footballers from Pas-de-Calais
20th-century French sportsmen
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