Your Stars
Rabah Madjer
Considered as one of the great talents in the history of African football, In 1983 he signed for Racing Club, seduced by Matra’s money. After being promoted to Ligue 1, in his first season in the first division he scored 20 goals in 27 games, which earned him the chance to later sign for Porto and become European champion with the Portuguese team, scoring a goal in the final against Bayern. .
Enzo Francescoli
Considered one of the best Uruguayan players in history, Enzo Francescoli arrived at Racing in 1986. He was, for three seasons, the Parisians’ best player, although his eight goals were not enough, in 1987, to bring the club closer to Europe, despite having Artur Jorge on the bench. Later, he would sign for Marseille, where Zidane idolized him, naming one of his sons Enzo in honor of the excellent Uruguayan footballer.
Pierre Littbarski
The midfielder, world champion in 1990 with Germany, was attracted, like so many others, by Racing’s capital. In 1986, he signed for the team from the French capital, where He played a season, Matra’s best, giving a great performance. However, the few guarantees of the short-term project forced him to return to Colonia a year later.
Luis Fernandez
Known for his time at Athletic or Real Betis, the excellent defensive midfielder, considered one of the best in the world, He left PSG, which he placed among the best teams in France, to sign for Racing in 1986. After three seasons at an excellent level, he would later go to Cannes, where he later met Zidane when, once retired, he worked as a coach.
Ruben Paz
Considered one of the best Uruguayan defenders in history, Rubén Paz joined Francescoli in the Racing project in 1986. However, His passage was ephemeral that he is hardly even remembered by Colombes, since in the 1986/1987 season he only played six games. He later returned to Racing de Avellaneda, a team twinned with Racing de Paris. He played in two World Cups with the light blue.
Artur Jorge
Surprisingly, Racing Matra managed to convince Artur Jorge to leave Porto. Just after becoming champion of the European Cup, the Portuguese coach packed his bags for Paris. He trained for two years in France, from 1987 to 1989, achieving a creditable seventh position in his first campaign, but later, The financial problems that shook the club forced him to leave in 1989. He coached Paris Saint Germain for three seasons, from 1991 to 1994, before returning to Paris in 2006 to coach US Creteil Luisitanos for a campaign.