Sylver Hoffer (27 July 1967 – 1 July 2011) was a French professional footballer who played as a forward.[1] In his career, he played for INF Vichy, Nîmes, Louhans-Cuiseaux, Martigues, Istres, Bourges, and Montluçon.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 July 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Uzès, France | ||
| Date of death | 1 July 2011 (aged 43) | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| INF Vichy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1986 | INF Vichy | ||
| 1986–1988 | Nîmes | 15 | (3) |
| 1988–1993 | Louhans-Cuiseaux | 149 | (51) |
| 1993 | Martigues | 2 | (0) |
| 1993–1994 | Istres | 10 | (2) |
| 1994–1995 | Bourges | ||
| 1995–1997 | Montluçon | ||
| 1997 | Bourges | ||
| Total | 178+ | (56+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life and death
Sylver's partner is named Stéphanie, and his brother is named Romuald. He died on 1 July 2011, at the age of 43. His funeral was held on 6 July at the basilica of Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, and he was subsequently cremated at the crematorium of Vichy.[3]