Georges Beaucourt 1912 – 2002

Biography

Georges Beaucourt was born on April 15, 1912, in Roubaix, a city in northern France with a rich sporting tradition. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to the sport of association football, contributing to the game both as a player and as a manager. His career spanned much of the twentieth century, during a transformative era for French football.

Beaucourt’s dual role as both player and manager reflected his deep commitment to the sport and his desire to shape its development. Whether on the pitch or from the sidelines, he worked to advance the game he loved, earning respect within French football circles for his knowledge and dedication.

He spent his final years in Douai, another notable city in the Nord region of France. Beaucourt passed away on February 27, 2002, at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy rooted in his years of service to association football. His life embodied the passion and persistence that defined French sports culture across the better part of a century.