Georges Carnus

Georges Carnus (born 13 August 1940) is a former French international footballer who played as goalkeeper.

Georges Carnus
Personal information
Date of birth (1940-08-13) 13 August 1940
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)
1959–1961 Aix ? (?)
1961–1967 Stade Français 171 (0)
1967–1971 Saint-Étienne 130 (0)
1971–1974 Marseille 109 (0)
National team
1963–1973 France 36 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

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.

Honours

Saint-Étienne

Marseille

References

  1. "Georges Carnus". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
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