| Intro | Senegalese footballer |
| Was |
Sports official Athlete Football player Association football player Association football manager |
| From | Senegal |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
25 November 1958, Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor Department, Ziguinchor, Senegal |
| Death |
7 May 2012, Metz, Moselle, Grand Est, France |
Jules François Bocandé, (25 November 1958 – 7 May 2012), was a Senegalese football striker.
Bocandé is regarded as one of West Africa’s best footballers of all time and was named an African Football Legend by CAF in 2009.
Career
Club
He was one of the first Senegalese footballers in France and was Ligue 1’s top goalscorer in the 1985–86 season with 23 goals.
International
Jules Bocandé participated with the Senegal national team in three editions of Africa Cup of Nations in 1986, 1990 and 1992.
Personal life
He was the father of former FC Metz professional player Daniel Bocandé. He died in Metz at the age of 53 during an operation.