When and where was Lucien Laurent born?
Lucien Laurent entered the world on the 10th of December 1907 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, a town near Paris. His family already knew the game well before he ever kicked a ball.
Questions about Lucien Laurent
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who scored the first goal in FIFA World Cup history for Lucien Laurent?
A young forward named Lucien Laurent scored the first goal in FIFA World Cup history during that match against Mexico at the Estadio Pocitos stadium in Montevideo on the 13th of July 1930. The strike came as a volley in the 19th minute of play.
How many caps did Lucien Laurent earn for the French national team?
Laurent earned ten caps for the French national team over several years. He scored only one other goal against England in May 1931 at the Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir.
Why was Lucien Laurent unable to play in the third game of the 1930 tournament?
Laurent was ruled out of the third game due to an injury sustained earlier in the tournament. This single moment defined his legacy forever despite France winning the initial game 4, 1.
Where did Lucien Laurent spend three years as a prisoner of war during the Second World War?
German forces captured him shortly after the conflict began and he spent three years as a prisoner of war in Saxony before being released in 1943. During this time, he played two years of wartime football for Besançon.