Gérard Janvion


Gérard Janvion 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.

Club career

Janvion started his career in Martinique with the local side CS Case-Pilote. He played professionally for AS Saint-Étienne, where he competed alongside Michel Platini and Paris Saint-Germain 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. He also participated in two World Cups.

Honours

Saint-Étienne