Yvon Douis 1935 – 2021

Biography

Yvon Douis was a French footballer whose passion for the beautiful game defined his life from his childhood in Normandy to his later years on the Côte d’Azur. Born in Les Andelys in 1935, Douis dedicated himself to professional football with the kind of commitment that became part of France’s sporting fabric during a transformative era for the sport. His career reflected both skill and determination—qualities that characterized everything he pursued.

Beyond the pitch, Douis remained deeply connected to the communities around him, settling in Nice where he built lasting relationships. He embodied the spirit of a footballer who understood that the game was about far more than competition—it was about pride, joy, and legacy. When Douis passed away on January 28, 2021, at 85, the world was in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. His memory lives on among those who knew him and in the annals of French football history.