Jules Dewaquez
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Jules Dewaquez (born 9 March 1899 in Paris; died 12 June 1971 in Lyon
) was a French amateur footballer, who played for both club and country on the right wing. He was extremely short (1.69m) and renowned for his small moustache. By profession he was a technical draughtsman
, but he became one of the most successful French players during the 1920s. As a player he was an agile and fast dribbler, had a powerful shot and was also an extraordinarily strong header of the ball – unusual for someone of his size and playing position.
, in 1915, before moving in 1917 to Olympique de Pantin (which became Olympique de Paris
), where he won the French Cup
in 1918
, and was a finalist in 1919
and 1921
.
His first international
selection was on 18 January 1920 in a 9–4 defeat by Italy
. In his next match, on 29 February he scored in a 2–0 victory over Switzerland
, and appeared in all France’s international matches in 1920, including two matches in the 1920 Olympics
held in Antwerp, being eliminated in a 4–1 defeat by Czechoslovakia
. He was selected for all the French internationals over the next two years, including a match against an England
amateur XI on 5 May 1921, when he scored in a 2–1 victory. This was the first time in which a French national team had defeated its English equivalent. This game is recognised as a full international by the French Football Federation
but not by the Football Association
who consider it as an amateur match. (Of the England players, only Bert Coleman
, Alfred Bower
and Albert Read
were later selected for the full England XI.)
The first match against France
officially recognized by the FA came on 10 May 1923, when Dewaquez scored France’s 89th minute consolation goal in a 4–1 defeat, with England’s goals coming from Kenneth Hegan
(two), Charlie Buchan
and Norman Creek
. The following year, on 17 May 1924, Dewaquez again scored France’s goal in a 3–1 defeat against England, with England’s goals coming from Vivian Gibbins
(two) and Harry Storer
.
Dewaquez was a member of France’s squad for the 1924 Olympic Games
, held in Paris, where they were defeated 5–1 by eventual winners Uruguay
, after defeating Lithuania
7–0 in the first round.
In the summer of 1924, he moved to Olympique de Marseille
. His only international selection in 1925 was against England
on 21 May, when he again scored in a 3–2 defeat. In this match, England’s goalkeeper Freddie Fox
had to leave the field in the 75th minute following a head injury sustained in a charge by Dewaquez when scoring his goal, and was prevented from completing his sole appearance for England. Following an earlier withdrawal by goalscorer Vivian Gibbins
, England finished with nine men, but managed to hang on to win the game.
He helped OM win the French Cup
in 1926
, when he scored twice in a 4–1 victory over AS Valentigney, and again in 1927
when he scored in a 3–0 victory over US Quevilly. He was now no longer an automatic choice for the French national team, but was, however, selected for France for the 1928 Olympics
, held in Amsterdam
, where France were eliminated by Italy
4–3. In 1929, he appeared in five of France’s international matches, scoring twice – against England in a 4–1 defeat on 9 May (England's goals were scored by Edgar Kail
and George Camsell
(2 each)) and in his final International appearance, in another 4–1 defeat against Belgium on 17 May. In his international career, he played 41 times scoring 12 goals, of which four came against England. He was captain four times and his pairing with Raymond Dubly
as the two wingers until 1925 was one of the most exciting in Europe. His total of international appearances was the French record, until Étienne Mattler
exceeded it in 1938.
By now, his amateur status was rather dubious; ostensibly he worked in the retail trade, but was in receipt of substantial bonus payments and expenses from OM and was in reality a “secret professional”. In 1930 he moved on to OGC Nice
for three years, turning professional in 1932, before finishing his playing career with AS Béziers
where he became a player/coach, finally hanging up his boots in 1934.
, Olympique de Marseille
, AS Aix-en-Provence
and finally at Lyon OU
. After retiring from football, he became a departmental manager at one of the largest Renault
dealers in Lyon
.
Olympique de Marseille
Lyon
Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
) was a French amateur footballer, who played for both club and country on the right wing. He was extremely short (1.69m) and renowned for his small moustache. By profession he was a technical draughtsman
Technical drawing
Technical drawing, also known as drafting or draughting, is the act and discipline of composing plans that visually communicate how something functions or has to be constructed.Drafting is the language of industry....
, but he became one of the most successful French players during the 1920s. As a player he was an agile and fast dribbler, had a powerful shot and was also an extraordinarily strong header of the ball – unusual for someone of his size and playing position.
Playing career
He started his football career with US Saint-Denis, based in Saint-DenisSaint-Denis
Saint-Denis is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Saint-Denis is a sous-préfecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Saint-Denis....
, in 1915, before moving in 1917 to Olympique de Pantin (which became Olympique de Paris
Olympique de Paris
Olympique de Paris was a French association football team based in Paris which existed from 1895 to 1926. Founded with the name Olympique de Pantin, it won the Coupe de France in 1918 and played in the finals in 1919 and 1921. It merged with Red Star Saint-Ouen in 1926.-Famous players:...
), where he won the French Cup
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
in 1918
Coupe de France Final 1918
The Coupe de France Final 1918 was a football match held at Légion Saint-Michel field, Paris on May 5, 1918, that saw Olympique de Pantin defeat FC Lyon 3-0 thanks to goals by A. Fievet and Louis Darques.-Match details:-External links:**...
, and was a finalist in 1919
Coupe de France Final 1919
The Coupe de France Final 1919 was a football match held at Parc des Princes, Paris on April 6, 1919, that saw CASG Paris defeat Olympique de Paris 3-2 thanks to goals by Emilien Devic and Louis Hatzfeld .-Match details:-External links:**...
and 1921
Coupe de France Final 1921
The Coupe de France Final 1921 was a football match held at Stade Pershing, Paris on April 24, 1921, that saw Red Star defeat Olympique de Paris 2-1 thanks to goals by Robert Clavel and Marcel Naudin.-Match details:-External links:**...
.
His first international
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
selection was on 18 January 1920 in a 9–4 defeat by Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
. In his next match, on 29 February he scored in a 2–0 victory over Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
, and appeared in all France’s international matches in 1920, including two matches in the 1920 Olympics
Football at the 1920 Summer Olympics
The football at the 1920 Summer Olympics, was one of the 154 events at the 1920 Summer Olympics, held in Antwerp. It was the fifth time football was on the Olympic schedule. The tournament was contested by 14 teams, with host country Belgium winning the gold medals...
held in Antwerp, being eliminated in a 4–1 defeat by Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia national football team
The Czechoslovakia national football team was the national association football team of Czechoslovakia from 1922 to 1993. At the dissolution of Czechoslovakia at the end of 1992, the team was participating in UEFA qualifying Group 4 for the 1994 World Cup; it completed this campaign under the name...
. He was selected for all the French internationals over the next two years, including a match against an England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
amateur XI on 5 May 1921, when he scored in a 2–1 victory. This was the first time in which a French national team had defeated its English equivalent. This game is recognised as a full international by the French Football Federation
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...
but not by the Football Association
The Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
who consider it as an amateur match. (Of the England players, only Bert Coleman
Bert Coleman
Ernest Herbert "Bert" Coleman was an English footballer, notable for making an appearance in 1921 with the English national side despite playing for non-league Dulwich Hamlet.-External links:**...
, Alfred Bower
Alfred Bower
Alfred George "Baishe" Bower was an English amateur footballer who played at full back. He made five appearances for England between 1923 and 1927, three times as captain...
and Albert Read
Albert Read (footballer)
Albert Read was an English international footballer, who played as a centre half.-Career:Born in Ealing, Read played for Tufnell Park, and earned one cap for England in 1921....
were later selected for the full England XI.)
The first match against France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
officially recognized by the FA came on 10 May 1923, when Dewaquez scored France’s 89th minute consolation goal in a 4–1 defeat, with England’s goals coming from Kenneth Hegan
Kenneth Hegan
Kenneth Edward "Jackie" Hegan OBE was an English amateur footballer who played on the wing and made four appearances for England in 1923, scoring four goals. He was a member of the Corinthian amateur club, and a professional soldier.-Career:Hegan was born in Coventry, and attended Bablake School...
(two), Charlie Buchan
Charlie Buchan
Charles Murray Buchan was an English football player and writer.-Early career:Born in Plumstead, London, Buchan first played as an amateur for local club Woolwich Arsenal, joining the club in December 1909...
and Norman Creek
Norman Creek (footballer)
Frederick Norman Smith Creek MBE, MC was an English amateur footballer who was associated with the Corinthians amateur team for many years...
. The following year, on 17 May 1924, Dewaquez again scored France’s goal in a 3–1 defeat against England, with England’s goals coming from Vivian Gibbins
Vivian Gibbins
William Vivian Talbot Gibbins was an English amateur footballer who played as a striker....
(two) and Harry Storer
Harry Storer, Jr.
Harry Storer was an English professional footballer, cricketer and football manager.-Early life:Storer was born in West Derby, Liverpool, the son of Harry Storer...
.
Dewaquez was a member of France’s squad for the 1924 Olympic Games
Football at the 1924 Summer Olympics
At the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, Uruguay dominated the Football tournament winning the Gold.-Amateur Status:In 1921, the Belgium Football Association first allowed for payments to players for time lost from work; in the months that followed four other Associations permitted similar...
, held in Paris, where they were defeated 5–1 by eventual winners Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
, after defeating Lithuania
Lithuania national football team
The national football team of Lithuania is under the auspices of the Lithuanian Football Federation. It played its first match in 1923. In 1940, Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union; the country regained its independence in 1990 and played their first match as a new nation against Georgia on...
7–0 in the first round.
In the summer of 1924, he moved to Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
. His only international selection in 1925 was against England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
on 21 May, when he again scored in a 3–2 defeat. In this match, England’s goalkeeper Freddie Fox
Freddie Fox
Frederick Samuel "Freddie" Fox was an English football goalkeeper....
had to leave the field in the 75th minute following a head injury sustained in a charge by Dewaquez when scoring his goal, and was prevented from completing his sole appearance for England. Following an earlier withdrawal by goalscorer Vivian Gibbins
Vivian Gibbins
William Vivian Talbot Gibbins was an English amateur footballer who played as a striker....
, England finished with nine men, but managed to hang on to win the game.
He helped OM win the French Cup
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
in 1926
Coupe de France Final 1926
The Coupe de France Final 1926 was a football match held at Stade Olympique, Colombes on May 9, 1926, that saw Olympique de Marseille defeat AS Valentigney 4-1 thanks to goals by Jules Dewaquez , Douglas De Ruymbecke and Jean Boyer.-Match details:...
, when he scored twice in a 4–1 victory over AS Valentigney, and again in 1927
Coupe de France Final 1927
The Coupe de France Final 1927 was a football match held at Stade Olympique, Colombes on May 6, 1927, that saw Olympique de Marseille defeat US Quevilly 3-0 thanks to goals by Raymond Durand, Maurice Galley and Jules Dewaquez.-Match details:...
when he scored in a 3–0 victory over US Quevilly. He was now no longer an automatic choice for the French national team, but was, however, selected for France for the 1928 Olympics
Football at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Football at the 1928 Summer Olympics tournament, won by Uruguay against Argentina, would be the precursor to the first FIFA World Cup held in 1930 in Uruguay.-Medalists:-Background:...
, held in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, where France were eliminated by Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
4–3. In 1929, he appeared in five of France’s international matches, scoring twice – against England in a 4–1 defeat on 9 May (England's goals were scored by Edgar Kail
Edgar Kail
Edgar Isaac Lewis Kail was a former England footballer. He gained three caps in 1929 for England, playing Spain, Belgium and France. He scored two goals on his debut against France. Kail was a committed amateur, turning down moves to professional clubs to stay at his club, Dulwich Hamlet...
and George Camsell
George Camsell
George Henry Camsell was an English football player, most notably for Middlesbrough.Born in Framwellgate Moor, Durham City in 1902, Camsell played for Durham City before signing for Middlesbrough on 6 October 1925 for the sum of £500. His debut was against Nottingham Forest on 31 October 1925...
(2 each)) and in his final International appearance, in another 4–1 defeat against Belgium on 17 May. In his international career, he played 41 times scoring 12 goals, of which four came against England. He was captain four times and his pairing with Raymond Dubly
Raymond Dubly
Raymond Dubly was a French international footballer who played for France national football team at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
as the two wingers until 1925 was one of the most exciting in Europe. His total of international appearances was the French record, until Étienne Mattler
Étienne Mattler
Étienne Mattler was a French international footballer, nicknamed Le Lion de Belfort.Mattler, born in Belfort, played for the clubs US Belfort , Troyes AC , and FC Sochaux where he won two Ligue 1 titles in 1935 and 1938 and one Coupe de France in 1937.For the national team, he won 46 caps and...
exceeded it in 1938.
By now, his amateur status was rather dubious; ostensibly he worked in the retail trade, but was in receipt of substantial bonus payments and expenses from OM and was in reality a “secret professional”. In 1930 he moved on to OGC Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
for three years, turning professional in 1932, before finishing his playing career with AS Béziers
AS Béziers (football)
Association sportive de Béziers was a French association football team playing in the city of Béziers, Hérault. The team was founded in 1911 and disappeared in 1990, due to financial problems...
where he became a player/coach, finally hanging up his boots in 1934.
Career as a coach
After World War Two, he became trainer at FC GrenobleFC Grenoble
Football Club de Grenoble Alpes Rugby is a French rugby union club which, until recently, competed in the top level of the French league system. They play at Stade Lesdiguières . They wear red and blue.-History:...
, Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
, AS Aix-en-Provence
AS Aix-en-Provence
Association Sportive Aixoise is a French association football team playing in the city of Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône. The team was founded in 1941 by Germain Reynier and played in Division 1 in 1967–1968...
and finally at Lyon OU
Lyon OU
Lyon Olympique Universitaire or LOU is a French rugby union team that competes in the Top 14, the first level of the country's professional league system. They earned their spot in the Top 14 by winning the 2010–11 title of the second-tier Pro D2....
. After retiring from football, he became a departmental manager at one of the largest Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
dealers in Lyon
Lyon
Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
.
Honours
Olympique de ParisOlympique de Paris
Olympique de Paris was a French association football team based in Paris which existed from 1895 to 1926. Founded with the name Olympique de Pantin, it won the Coupe de France in 1918 and played in the finals in 1919 and 1921. It merged with Red Star Saint-Ouen in 1926.-Famous players:...
- Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
Winners: 1918Coupe de France Final 1918The Coupe de France Final 1918 was a football match held at Légion Saint-Michel field, Paris on May 5, 1918, that saw Olympique de Pantin defeat FC Lyon 3-0 thanks to goals by A. Fievet and Louis Darques.-Match details:-External links:**... - Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
Finalists: 1919Coupe de France Final 1919The Coupe de France Final 1919 was a football match held at Parc des Princes, Paris on April 6, 1919, that saw CASG Paris defeat Olympique de Paris 3-2 thanks to goals by Emilien Devic and Louis Hatzfeld .-Match details:-External links:**...
and 1921Coupe de France Final 1921The Coupe de France Final 1921 was a football match held at Stade Pershing, Paris on April 24, 1921, that saw Red Star defeat Olympique de Paris 2-1 thanks to goals by Robert Clavel and Marcel Naudin.-Match details:-External links:**...
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
- Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
Winners: 1926Coupe de France Final 1926The Coupe de France Final 1926 was a football match held at Stade Olympique, Colombes on May 9, 1926, that saw Olympique de Marseille defeat AS Valentigney 4-1 thanks to goals by Jules Dewaquez , Douglas De Ruymbecke and Jean Boyer.-Match details:...
and 1927Coupe de France Final 1927The Coupe de France Final 1927 was a football match held at Stade Olympique, Colombes on May 6, 1927, that saw Olympique de Marseille defeat US Quevilly 3-0 thanks to goals by Raymond Durand, Maurice Galley and Jules Dewaquez.-Match details:...