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Matthew Le Tissier - "Le God" Trivia Quiz

A short and easy quiz about Southampton legend, Matthew "Le God" Le Tissier.

A multiple-choice quiz by voodoo62. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
voodoo62

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
297,526

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
174

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Le Tissier born? Hint

Guernsey

London

Isle Of Man

Southampton

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Question 2 of 10

2. Le Tissier only played for one club during his career, Southampton. How many appearances did he make, and how many goals did he score in all competitions? Hint

443 appearances, 209 goals

540 appearances, 209 goals

443 appearances, 162 goals

540 appearances, 162 goals

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Question 3 of 10

3. Le Tissier was known for his penalty skills, scoring 48 from 49 spot kicks. Who was the only goalkeeper to have saved a Le Tissier penalty? Hint

Peter Schmeichel

Tim Flowers

David Seaman

Mark Crossley

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Question 4 of 10

4. Le Tissier was immense for the Saints, yet he was regularly overlooked in international football. How many caps did Le Tiss win? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Le Tissier spent many years at the Dell, however he had a trial with Oxford United in 1985. Did he ever play for them?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Le Tissier is Southampton's highest ever goalscorer.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which year did Le God score 25 goals in the Premiership? Hint

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

1991-92

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many times did Le Tissier win the Goal of the Season award? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Le Tissier's testimonial was a very high-scoring affair. What was the final score? Hint

7-6

10-1

9-9

8-7

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Question 10 of 10

10. Le Tissier once signed a contract for another club, but tore it up. Which club was this? Hint

Chelsea

Manchester United

AC Milan

Tottenham Hotspur

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Le Tissier born?

Answer: Guernsey

Le Tissier was born in St. Peter Port, Guernsey on October 14, 1968.

2. Le Tissier only played for one club during his career, Southampton. How many appearances did he make, and how many goals did he score in all competitions?

Answer: 540 appearances, 209 goals

Le Tissier played 540 official games for Southampton, 443 of them in the Premiership. He also scored 209 goals for them (162 in the Premiership).

3. Le Tissier was known for his penalty skills, scoring 48 from 49 spot kicks. Who was the only goalkeeper to have saved a Le Tissier penalty?

Answer: Mark Crossley

Crossley saved from Le Tissier when the Saints hosted Nottingham Forest in 1993. Forest won the match 2-1. Crossley had faced 14 penalties in the Premiership and has saved eight.

4. Le Tissier was immense for the Saints, yet he was regularly overlooked in international football. How many caps did Le Tiss win?

Answer: 8

Between 1994 and 1998, Le God only received eight caps for England, not scoring once.

5. Le Tissier spent many years at the Dell, however he had a trial with Oxford United in 1985. Did he ever play for them?

Answer: No

He trialed with Oxford United in 1985, just after he left school. However, he signed for Southampton without ever playing for Oxford.

6. Le Tissier is Southampton's highest ever goalscorer.

Answer: False

When Le God retired, he was second top scorer to Mick Channon of the Saints.

7. Which year did Le God score 25 goals in the Premiership?

Answer: 1993-94

He scored 25 goals in 1993-94, his top scoring season.

8. How many times did Le Tissier win the Goal of the Season award?

Answer: 1

He won the award in 1994-95 for his outstanding goal against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on 10th December 1994.

9. Le Tissier's testimonial was a very high-scoring affair. What was the final score?

Answer: 9-9

The final score was Southampton 9, England XI 9. Le Tissier played 45 minutes for each side, and his son was a second half substitute and still scored four goals.

10. Le Tissier once signed a contract for another club, but tore it up. Which club was this?

Answer: Tottenham Hotspur

Le Tiss signed for Tottenham in 1991 but tore up the contract, choosing to stay with the Saints.

Source: Author voodoo62

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