Jean-Pierre Papin
Forward · 1981 to 2003
- Goals
- 386
- Appearances
- 734
- Goals per game
- 0.53
- Major honours
- 43
Scored 184 of 386 career goals for Marseille, at 0.66 per game.
Goals by age
Career total by age
| Age | Goals |
|---|---|
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 21 | 30 |
| 22 | 65 |
| 23 | 81 |
| 24 | 105 |
| 25 | 141 |
| 26 | 183 |
| 27 | 226 |
| 28 | 271 |
| 29 | 294 |
| 30 | 308 |
| 31 | 311 |
| 32 | 314 |
| 33 | 330 |
| 34 | 344 |
| 35 | 347 |
| 36 | 351 |
| 37 | 360 |
| 38 | 368 |
| 39 | 375 |
| 40 | 386 |
Career totals
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Per game | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INF Vichy | 1981–1983 | 50 | 13 | 0.26 | 4% |
| Valenciennes | 1984 | 35 | 17 | 0.49 | 5% |
| Club Brugge | 1985 | 45 | 33 | 0.73 | 9% |
| Marseille | 1986–1991 | 279 | 184 | 0.66 | 52% |
| AC Milan | 1992–1993 | 63 | 31 | 0.49 | 9% |
| Bayern Munich | 1994–1995 | 40 | 6 | 0.15 | 2% |
| Bordeaux | 1996–1997 | 70 | 30 | 0.43 | 8% |
| Guingamp | 1998 | 10 | 3 | 0.30 | 1% |
| JS Saint-Pierroise | 1999–2000 | 27 | 13 | 0.48 | 4% |
| US Lège-Cap-Ferret | 2001–2003 | 61 | 26 | 0.43 | 7% |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| League | 510 | 244 |
| Domestic cup | 49 | 32 |
| League cup | 13 | 7 |
| Continental | 57 | 38 |
| Other | 5 | 2 |
| International | 54 | 30 |
Competition splits are available for 96% of this player's seasons.
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| France | 532 | 286 |
| Belgium | 45 | 33 |
| Italy | 63 | 31 |
| Germany | 40 | 6 |
Honours
| Champions League | 1 time · 1993–94 |
|---|---|
| UEFA Cup | 1 time · 1995–96 |
| Serie A | 2 times · 1992–93 and 1993–94 |
| Coupe de France | 1 time · 1988–89 |
| Division 1 | 4 times · 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, and 1991–92 |
| Belgian Cup | 1 time · 1985–86 |
| Division 3 | 1 time · 1982–83 |
| Kirin Cup | 1 time · 1994 |
| Supercoppa Italiana | 1 time · 1992 |
| Toulon Tournament | 1 time · 1985 |
| Ballon d'Or | 1 time · 1991 |
|---|---|
| Ligue 1 Top Scorer | 5 times · 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, and 1991–92 |
| European Cup top scorer | 3 times · 1989–90, 1990–91, and 1991–92 |
| Onze de Bronze | 3 times · 1989, 1990, and 1992 |
| World XI | 3 times · 1997, 1998, and 1999 |
| French Player of the Year | 2 times · 1989 and 1991 |
| 8th French Player of the Century | 1 time · 2018 |
| European player of the year El Pais | 1 time · 1991 |
| FIFA 100 | 1 time · 2004 |
| Goal of the Year (Germany) | 1 time · 1995 |
| Golden Foot Award Legends | 1 time · 2013 |
| IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer | 1 time · 1991 |
| Named best foreign player of Club Brugge ever | 1 time · 2008 |
| Named player of the century of Marseille | 1 time · 2009 |
| Onze d'Or | 1 time · 1991 |
| The Dream Team 110 years of Marseille | 1 time · 2010 |
| UNFP 20 years Special Team Trophy | 1 time · 2011 |
| UNFP Oscar trophy | 1 time · 1999 |
Common questions
- How many goals has Jean-Pierre Papin scored?
- 386 goals in 734 appearances across club and international football.
- Which club did Jean-Pierre Papin score the most goals for?
- 184 goals for Marseille, more than for any other club.
- How many trophies has Jean-Pierre Papin won?
- 43 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
- What was Jean-Pierre Papin's best season?
- 38 goals in 1989–90 for Marseille, the highest of the career.
- How many international goals does Jean-Pierre Papin have?
- 30 goals in 54 appearances for France.
Where they rank
Jean-Pierre Papin updated Jul 18, 2026 · Wikipedia