Jean Pierre Papin: PAPINADE 🇫🇷 A Papinade is a term used in football to describe a powerful, acrobatic volley or overhead kick struck with exceptional technical precision, often from a difficult angle. The term was coined by journalist Alain Pécheral of Le Provençal in 1988 after witnessing Jean-Pierre Papin score an extraordinary goal for Marseille against Niort. While the definition is occasionally debated, it generally refers to Papin's ability to adjust his body in mid-air to strike the ball first-time with immense power. Historical Context & Career Stats Jean-Pierre Papin was the premier French striker of his era, winning the Ballon d'Or in 1991. His career was defined by his lethal finishing and high-work-rate training sessions specifically designed to master these volleys. Notable "Papinades" While he scored many, two stand out in international history: Against Spain (1991): The goal you mentioned—an overhead kick from an inswinging Manuel Amoros cross where Papin had to ad...