Yvon Douis


Yvon Douis was a French professional footballer who played as a striker.

Career

Douis was born in Les Andelys. During his career he played for Lille OSC, Le Havre AC, AS Monaco and AS Cannes. He earned 20 caps and scored 4 goals for the France [national football team] between 1957 and 1965, and played in the 1958 [FIFA World Cup], in which France finished third. Douis scored in the third place play off against West Germany at Sweden 1958.

Personal life

Yvon was the older brother of Jean-François, who was also a footballer.

Death

Douis died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in France.