Patrick BATTISTON | 1983-1984 | PES Stats Database (Golden Era Backup)

BATTISTON PES STATS | 1983-1984

electric_trigger Patrick BATTISTON | 1983-1984 Club: Bordeaux Number: Position: CWP*, CB, WB, SB Nationality: French Age: 27 Era: 1983-1984 Foot: L Side: L Length: 1.80m Weight: 78 kg Attack: 72 Defence: 85 Balance: 82 Stamina: 86 Top Speed: 82 Acceleration: 81 Response: 85 Agility: 80 Dribble Accuracy: 78 Dribble Speed: 77 Short Pass Accuracy: 76 Short Pass Speed: 77 Long Pass Accuracy: 83 Long Pass Speed: 79 Shot Accuracy: 70 Shot Power: 82 Shot Technique: 72 Free Kick: 74 Curling: 77 Header: 75 Jump: 84 Technique: 82 Aggression: 74 Mentality: 80 Keeper Skills: 50 Team Work: 85 Injury Tolerance: B Condition/Fitness: 5 Weak Foot Accuracy: 6 Weak Foot frequency: 4 Special *Covering *D-Line Battiston began his career at lower league club Talange (1966-1973), before he was spotted and purchased by FC Metz (1973-1980). After seven years at that club, he moved to Saint-Etienne (1980-1983) for three years, where they won the 1981 Division 1 title, before moving to Bordeaux (1983-1987), where they won the 1984, 1985 and 1987 league titles and two Coupe de Frances. Battiston then moved on to Monaco (1987-1989), where they won the 1988 league title, before he returned to Bordeaux (1989-1991). Battiston earned 56 caps for his national side, scoring three goals. He represented France in the 1978, 1982 and 1986 World Cups, and helped France to their victory in the 1984 European Football Championship. 1982 World Cup incident http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3byTNRoxujo&feature=related Battiston is particularly remembered for the 1982 FIFA World Cup semi final in Seville, when France faced West Germany. He came off the bench in the second half, and after ten minutes of play, following a through ball by Platini, Battiston was clear through the German defence racing towards goal. The German goalkeeper, Harald Schumacher, raced towards Battiston as the Frenchman took the shot, missing the goal. Schumacher leapt into the air, twisting his body and colliding with Battiston. In the process Schumacher's hip hit the Frenchman's face. Battiston, clattered, fell to the ground unconscious, with damaged vertebrae and teeth knocked out, later slipping into a coma. Emergency medics had to administer oxygen on the pitch.[1] Michel Platini later said that he thought that Battiston was dead, because ''he had no pulse and looked pale''. The referee did not give a foul, let alone send Schumacher off. Schumacher then proceeded to take the goal-kick and play resumed. After winning the game, the goalkeeper caused more controversy when he was told that Battiston had lost several teeth, and replied: ''If that's all that's wrong with him, I'll pay him the crowns.'' Schumacher later apologised in person to Battiston, and the apology was accepted by Battiston. In his autobiography, Anpfiff, published a couple of years later, Schumacher said the reason he did not go over to check on Battiston's condition was because a number of French players were standing around Battiston and making threatening gestures in his direction Patrick BATTISTON | 1983-1984 | PES Stats Database (Golden Era Backup)