René Domingo


René "Bill" Domingo was a French professional footballer who spent his entire career as a midfielder for Saint-Étienne. He was their long-term captain in the 1950s and 60s, and helped the team to their first ever domestic trophies.

Professional career

A youth product of La Combelle, Domingo joined Saint-Étienne in 1949, and became their emblematic player and captain. He captained Saint-Étienne as they won their first ever trophy, the Coupe Charles Drago in 1955. He also led the club to their first two Ligue 1 titles in 1956–57, their first Trophée des Champions in 1957 and 1962, Ligue 2 in 1962–63, and their first Coupe de France in 1962. He is the record appearance holder in the history of Saint-Étienne, with 537 games, and 423 in Ligue 1.

International career

Domingo was born in France to Spanish parents. Domingo made one appearance for the France national football team in a friendly 4-0 loss to England on 27 November 1957.

Death

Domingo died on 13 July 2013, in Clermont-Ferrand.

Honours

;Saint-Étienne