Maryan Wisniewski 1937 – 2022

Biography

Maryan Wisniewski was born on February 1, 1937, in Calonne-Ricouart, a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. He built a life centered around football, the sport that defined much of his identity and contributions to French athletic culture. Throughout his career, Wisniewski dedicated himself to the game, becoming part of France’s footballing heritage during a formative period for the sport in the country.

His life spanned nearly nine decades, witnessing tremendous changes in French society and international football. Wisniewski remained connected to the sport he loved throughout his years, and his legacy as a footballer endured long after his playing days concluded. On March 3, 2022, at the age of 85, he passed away in Carpentras, in the Provence region of southern France, far from his native north but having lived a full life shaped by his passion for the game.