Marius Trésor

Marius Paul Trésor (born 15 January 1950) is a French former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation.

Early life and education
Marius Paul Trésor was born on 15 January 1950 in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe.

Career
Trésor's career began with the French club Ajaccio in 1969, and he later played for Olympique de Marseille and Girondins de Bordeaux. With Marseille, he won the French Cup in 1976, and won the Ligue 1 title in 1984 with Bordeaux.

For the France national team, Trésor played in the World Cup in 1978 and 1982. He obtained 65 international caps, scoring four goals.

Recognition
Trésor is regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, and as one of France's greatest ever defenders.

He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers.

International goals

 * Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Trésor goal.

Honours
Marseille
 * Coupe de France: 1975–76

Bordeaux
 * Division 1: 1983–84

Individual
 * French Player of the Year: 1972
 * Sport Ideal European XI: 1977, 1978
 * 6th French Player of the Century
 * FIFA 100

Orders
 * Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur: 1984