Yves du Manoir

Du Manoir was born at Vaucresson, into an aristocratic family; his father and mother were Viscount and Viscountess Le Pelley.

Despite a 9-3 defeat, his flamboyant style made him the darling of the crowd, who chanted his name during the game, and he was chosen as man of the match.

He enrolled at the prestigious military school École polytechnique, where he graduated as an air force second lieutenant in 1925.

Georges Gerald, the France vice-captain and close friend of Du Manoir's with whom he played for Racing as centre, burst into tears as he was making the traditional speech.

There is a statue of Du Manoir at the entrance of the stadium, where Racing Club de France played until 2017.