Fernand Canelle

Fernand Émile Canelle (2 January 1882 – 11 September 1951) was a French footballer.[1] He was born in Paris and after training with English club Norwood and Selhurst FC,[2] started his career in 1896 with Club Français.[3] At the 1900 Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal. He made six appearances for the France national team from 1904 to 1908.[3] According to Reeves, captain of the Norwood and Selhurst Football Club interviewed in October 1900, he was one of the best French forwards.[2]

Fernand Canelle
Canelle circa 1900
Personal information
Date of birth (1882-01-02)2 January 1882
Place of birth Paris, France
Date of death 11 September 1951(1951-09-11) (aged 69)
Place of death Rueil-Malmaison, France
Youth career
Club Français
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1896–1922 Club Français
International career
1904–1908 France 6 (0)
Medal record
Men's association football
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1900 Paris Team competition
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

  1. "Fernand Canelle". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  2. "L'avis d'un joueur anglais". Gallica. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  3. Fernand Canelle at National-Football-Teams.com


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