Georges Carnus (born 13 August 1940) is a former French international footballer who played as goalkeeper.
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1940-08-13) 13 August 1940 (age 81) | ||
Place of birth | Gignac-la-Nerthe, Bouches-du-Rhône, France | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1958–1962 | Aix | 77 | (0) |
1962–1967 | Stade Français | 171 | (0) |
1967–1971 | Saint-Étienne | 130 | (0) |
1971–1974 | Marseille | 109 | (0) |
National team | |||
1963–1973 | France | 36 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He was selected in France for FIFA World Cup 1966 in England but remained Marcel Aubour's substitute. He later signed with AS Saint-Étienne, winning his first titles. His successes with les Verts and his talent as a goalkeeper allowed him to take Marcel Aubour's titular spot in France's goal after the FIFA World Cup 1966.In 1971, he surprisingly left AS Saint-Étienne, along with teammate Bernard Bosquier for Olympique Marseille.Their combination in l'OM's defense was full of success, and Marseille won French championship and Coupe de France in 1972.
Saint-Étienne
Marseille
French Player of the Year | |
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France squad – 1966 FIFA World Cup | ||
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