Jules Bocandé: profile
Jules Bocandé (born 25 November 1958 in Ziguinchor, Senegal) was a Senegalese footballer who played as a forward. He died on 7 May 2012.
Bocandé's senior club career began in 1978 at Casa Sports. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries between 1978 and 1993. His most appearances came at OGC Nice (1987–1991), where he made 98 appearances and scored 25 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 413 appearances and 121 goals.
At international level, Bocandé represented Senegal (1979–1993), earning 73 caps and scoring 20 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Mozambique on 10 March 1986 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Ziguinchor has produced 22 footballers in our database, including Aliou Cissé, Alfred Gomis and El Hadji Malick Diouf.
Nationality explained: Why does Jules Bocandé play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1979 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1986 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1978–1993 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Senegal, Belgium and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.29 (121 in 413)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 65% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- SC Eendracht Aalst (1992)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aaron Mokoena, Hillal Soudani and MacBeth Sibaya (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1980 |  Casa Sports |
Senegal Premier League | 58 | 9 |
| 1980–1982 |  R.F.C. Tournai |
Belgian First Division B | 68 | 20 |
| 1982–1984 | R.F.C. Seraing |
Belgian Pro League | 58 | 20 |
| 1984–1986 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 61 | 33 |
| 1986–1987 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | 38 | 6 |
| 1987–1991 | OGC Nice |
Ligue 1 | 98 | 25 |
| 1991–1992 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 26 | 5 |
| 1992–1993 | SC Eendracht Aalst |
Belgian First Division B | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 413 | 121 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1993 | Senegal |
Senior | 73 | 20 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Mar 1986 | Mozambique 0–2 Senegal | 83 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 12 Jan 1992 | Senegal 1–2 Nigeria | 36 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 16 Jan 1992 | Senegal 3–0 Kenya | 68 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jules Bocandé born?
Jules Bocandé was born in Ziguinchor, Senegal.
Which national team does Jules Bocandé play for?
Jules Bocandé played international football for Senegal. He has 73 caps and 20 goals on record.
Which clubs has Jules Bocandé played for?
Jules Bocandé's recorded clubs are Casa Sports, R.F.C. Tournai, R.F.C. Seraing, FC Metz, Paris Saint-Germain FC, OGC Nice, R.C. Lens and SC Eendracht Aalst.
How tall is Jules Bocandé?
Jules Bocandé is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Jules Bocandé play?
Jules Bocandé played as a forward.
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