He practiced rugby union in Lombez since 12 years, then at the club born from the merger of the Lombez and Samatan clubs. Later, he joined
Auch at the age of 22 for three seasons before switching codes to
rugby league following a disagreement with the Auch club. His arrival in rugby league at
Saint-Gaudens was successful as he formed with Michel Molinier one of the most performant winger combinations. The two teammates are regularly selected for the
France national team. Marsolan notably took part at the
1970 and
1972 World Cups. At Saint-Gaudens, he takes part to five
French Championship finals in 1969, 1970 (won), 1971, 1973 et 1974 (won), and won as well the
Lord Derby Cup in 1972. ==References==