A native of the Haut-Rhin region of France, Raymond Kaelbel was one of France's best central defenders for nearly two decades! He began his career with RC Strasbourg in 1950 and retired in 1969 (!), and also played for AS Monaco FC, Le Havre AC and the Stade de Reims and also earned 35 caps for France.

He took part in two World Cup with Les Bleus, including the third-placed finish in 1958. His five Monégasques seasons were a huge success. In all, Raymond Kaelbel played 186 matches for ASM, scoring 27 goals - an excellent return for a defender.

History will also remember that he was the first captain of the club to lift a major trophy, the 1960 Coupe de France, presented by SAS Prince Rainier III after the final against St-Étienne. He was also captain the next season as AS Monaco FC won their first championship, before leaving the club.


Vote for the best central defender of your Dream Team !

For this position, were have decided to split the vote into two parts. The first vote is for the emblematic central defenders to have played for the ASM before 1990. You can vote in this category now, until March 30. The second vote will be for the best central defenders to have represented the club since 1990.