Gérard Janvion (born 21 August 1953) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender. A French international from 1975 to 1982 he made 40 appearances for the France national team. Having started his senior career in 1972 at Saint-Étienne he went on to spend most of playing days there before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 1983. He retired from playing in 1987 after a two-year stint with Béziers.
![]() Janvion playing for France at the 1978 FIFA World Cup | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1953-08-21) 21 August 1953 (age 68) | ||
Place of birth | Fort-de-France, Martinique | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
1965–1972 | CS Case-Pilote | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1972–1983 | Saint-Étienne | 301 | (8) |
1983–1985 | Paris Saint-Germain | 42 | (0) |
1985–1987 | Béziers | 39 | (1) |
Total | 382 | (9) | |
National team | |||
1975–1982 | France | 40 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Janvion started his career in Martinique with the local side CS Case-Pilote.[1] He played professionally for AS Saint-Étienne, where he competed alongside Michel Platini (1972–83) and Paris Saint-Germain (1983–85) before retiring at AS Béziers.
Janvion was also the manager of Martinique's top-level side CS Case-Pilote in the 2007–08 season.
From 1975 to 1982, Janvion earned 40 caps for France.[1] He also participated in two World Cups (1978 and 1982).[2]
Saint-Étienne
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