| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 May 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Orléans,France | ||
| Date of death | 16 March 2021(2021-03-16) (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Orléans, France | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1970–1976 | Arago Orléans [fr] | ||
| 1976–1980 | Orléans | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1991 | Orléans | 240 | (0) |
| Total | 240 | (0) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Patrick Viot (25 May 1952 – 16 March 2021) was a Frenchfootballer.[1] He played as agoalkeeper forUS Orléans from 1980 to 1991, helping them reach theCoupe de France final in 1980.
Born inOrléans, Viot began his amateur career withArago Orléans [fr], where he played from 1970 to 1976. He then continued his amateur career with US Orléans, becoming professional in 1980. In his first professional year, he helped his team reach the final of theCoupe de France. During the match, a controversial penalty kick causedAS Monaco to take a 2–1 lead, and ultimately won the game 3–1.[2] He played in 240 matches for Orléans, retiring in 1991. He then worked as a mechanic inSaran alongside his friend, Joël Mauger. Their shop was called "Mauger Viot".[3]
Viot died in Orléans on 16 March 2021 at the age of 68.[4]
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