Basile Boli

Footballer

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Basile Boli is a French former professional footballer born in 1967, known for his role as a defender.

He was honored as a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2008 for his contributions to football.

Boli began his professional career at AJ Auxerre, where he played from 1983 to 1990.

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Biography

Early Life

Basile Boli was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in 1967, but moved to France at a young age. He began his football journey in local youth teams in Paris, showcasing his talent as a powerful defender. Boli's professional career took off when he signed with AJ Auxerre in 1982, where he quickly made a name for himself.

Career

Boli's career flourished in the 1980s and 1990s, particularly during his time at Auxerre and Olympique de Marseille. He made his debut for the France national team in 1986 and earned 45 caps, scoring one goal. His standout moment came in the 1992 UEFA Champions League final, where he scored the only goal against A.C. Milan, securing the title for Marseille. Despite his success, Boli's time at Marseille ended in controversy due to a match-fixing scandal, leading him to join Rangers F.C. in 1994. He enjoyed a successful season in Scotland, winning the league title before moving to AS Monaco and later Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan, where he concluded his playing career in 1997.

Personal Life

Beyond football, Boli has remained connected to the sport as a television sports presenter. He is also known for his family ties in football, being the uncle of current players Yannick, Charles, Roli, and Kévin Boli, and the younger brother of former striker Roger Boli. In recognition of his contributions to football, he was awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2008, solidifying his legacy in the sport.

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Career & Clubs

Career

Born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Boli moved to France at an early age and began his career in local youth football in Paris, before signing for Auxerre in 1982. A powerful defender, Boli made his way into the Auxerre first team and soon made his debut for the France national team in 1986 for whom he went on to win 45 caps. His form meant that he soon became a transfer target for the leading clubs in France. Finally, in 1990, Boli signed for Marseille who, under Bernard Tapie, were fast becoming the leading club in France. Boli starred as the club won Ligue 1 in 1991 and 1992 and was also a regular in the club's 1992–93 UEFA Champions League campaign, topping the season off by scoring the only goal of the final against A.C. Milan that gave the cup to OM. Whilst at the club, he even joined teammate Chris Waddle in recording a song entitled "We've Got a Feeling". He is remembered by football fans in England for his appearance for France against the England team in Euro 92 where he headbutted Stuart Pearce. Despite his success at Marseille, Boli was forced to leave in 1994 following revelations of a match fixing scandal and the relegation of the club. He signed for Rangers for £2 million in the summer of that year and went on to make 28 league appearances (two goals) during the 1994–95 season, securing a league winners' medal. Boli left Rangers at the end of that season and wound down his career with a season back in France with Monaco, before ending his career in 1997 after a…

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Career statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Boli goal.

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Club: Rangers F.C. (1994–1995)
Club: AS Monaco FC (1995–1996)
Club: AJ Auxerre (1983–1990)
Club: Urawa Red Diamonds (1996–1997)
Club: Olympique de Marseille (1990–1994)
Club: France men's national association football team (1986–1993)
National team: France

Trophies & Awards

Award: Knight of the Legion of Honour

Personal

Personal life

Boli is the uncle of current players Yannick Boli, Charles Boli, Roli Boli and Kévin Boli, and is the younger brother of former striker Roger Boli.

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Legacy

Honours

Auxerre

Coppa delle Alpi: 1984–85, 1986–87 Marseille

Division 1: 1990–91, 1991–92 UEFA Champions League: 1992–93 Rangers

Scottish Premier Division: 1994–95 Individual

Division 1 Rookie of the Year: 1984 Etoile d'Or: 1989 World Soccer World XI: 1991 The Dream Team 110 years of OM: 2010 Orders

Knight of the Legion of Honour: 2008

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Clubs

Played together with

Discussion

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