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Victor NurenbergLuxembourg footballer, striker
Date of Birth: 22.11.1930
Country:  France |
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Early Life and Career
Born and raised in Niederkorn, Luxembourg, Victor Nurenberg began his football journey at the local club, Progrès Niederkorn, where he juggled football with his work as a mechanic. After completing his military service, he joined the club's senior team and made an immediate impact.
Professional Career
In 1951, at the age of 21, Nurenberg received his first call-up to the Luxembourg national team. Shortly after, he signed an amateur contract with French club Nice, where he made a name for himself as a prolific scorer. In 1952, he played a key role in Nice's league and cup double, scoring in the Coupe de France final.
Nurenberg spent nine seasons with Nice, showcasing his exceptional talent in the 1959-1960 European Cup quarterfinal, where he scored a hat-trick against Real Madrid. In 1960, he moved to Sochaux, a club that oscillated between the top two divisions of French football.
After a stint with Lyon, Nurenberg returned to Nice in 1963 but faced limited opportunities due to foreign player restrictions. He subsequently joined Bastia and helped them win the Corsica Cup.
Coaching Career
In 1964, after obtaining his coaching diploma, Nurenberg returned to Luxembourg and became player-manager of Spora Luxembourg. He retired from international football that same year.
International Career
Nurenberg made his debut for the Luxembourg national team in 1951 and represented the country at the 1952 Olympics. He also participated in the qualifying rounds for the 1950, 1958, and 1966 FIFA World Cups, accumulating 16 appearances in total.
Honours
ClubFrench Championship:1952, 1956, 1959 (Nice)
Coupe de France:1952, 1954 (Nice)
Coupe de Corse:1963 (Bastia)
Coupe de Luxembourg:1965, 1966 (Spora Luxembourg)
Individual
All-time leading goalscorer for Nice in Ligue 1
Post-Retirement
Upon retiring from football, Nurenberg worked at a casino in Nice and later opened his own cafe in the same city. He is married with two children.
