A sentry before the hour. If Stade de Reims was so brilliant in the 1950s, it owes it in part to tactical science and Armand Penverne's downfall in the middle of the field. " Our most precious asset for ten years ", even said his trainer Albert Batteux. His shadow role was also decisive in the course of the Blues during the 1958 World Cup. Relentlessly supporting his defense and relaunching the game with clairvoyance towards the virtuosos of the attack, he operates as a perfect complement to Robert Jonquet. He was a key midfielder in the club and national team with a great overview of the game, very intelligent and with great passes. He made up for his short stature (172 cm) with perseverance, courage and great sacrifice.