Paul Baron

Corentin Camille André Baron, also known as Paul Baron, was a French footballer and manager.

Playing career

Baron began his career with hometown club VGA Saint-Maur, later joining AS Française. In 1920, Baron joined Olympique de Paris, playing for the club until 1926, when they merged with Red Star Amical Club, forming Red Star Olympique. Baron played for the new club for four years, winning the Coupe de France in 1928, before joining [Racing Club de France national football team|France Football|Racing Club de France], where he finished his career in 1932.
On 22 April 1923, Baron made his only appearance for France, playing in a 2–2 draw against Switzerland.

Following his playing career, Baron moved into management, taking up the reigns at former club Racing Club de France. During his early managerial career Baron regularly moved from French Algeria to manage AS Saint Eugène, back to Racing Club de France, save for a spell with Haiti from 1953 to 1954. Baron won the Coupe de France twice with Racing Club, in 1945 and 1949. In 1956, Baron returned to Red Star Olympique, moving to Cannes a year later. In 1959, Baron was appointed manager of Greece, before returning to Red Star Olympique in 1960 for a year. In 1964, Baron moved back to the newly renamed Racing Club de Paris.