Gérard Janvion

Gérard Janvion (French pronunciation: [ʒeʁaʁ ʒɑ̃vjɔ̃]; 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.

Gérard Janvion

Janvion playing for France at the 1978 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Date of birth	(1953-08-21) 21 August 1953 (age 72)
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)
International career
1975–1982	France	40	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Janvion started his career in Martinique with the local side CS Case-Pilote.^[1] He played professionally for AS Saint-Étienne (1972–83), where he competed alongside Michel Platini, and for 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.

International career

From 1975 to 1982, Janvion earned 40 caps for France.^[1] He also participated in two World Cups (1978 and 1982).^[2]

Honours

Saint-Étienne

• Division 1: 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1980–81
• Coupe de France: 1973–74, 1974–75, 1976–77