Mourning for Marcel Dantheny: Reims legend died at the age of 88

Mourning for Marcel Dantheny: Reims legend died at the age of 88

A big loss for football! Marcel Dantheny, the former goalkeeper of the legendary Stade de Reims, died at the age of 88. The sad news was published on October 29 by the Red Star, for whom he also played. Dantheny was a formative figure in the glorious time of the club and leaves a lasting memory.

The Esly (Seine-ET-Marne) was from 1955 to 1957 and then again in the 1961-62 season with the professionals of the Stade de Reims. Although he only played two games for the Reimser, he left a lasting impression in football history. In 1955 he became the first French goalkeeper to stand in a European Cup game - and that against the Danes of Aarhus who were defeated 2-0!

a master of football

dantheny was not only a talented goalkeeper, but also part of the 1962 championship team, which won the last title of Stade de Reims in the highest league. This season he was used as a replacement for the legendary Dominique Colonna, who died in 2023. Marcel Dantheny will continue to live in the hearts of fans and in the history of the club.