Gérard Janvion

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.

Club career Janvion started his career in Martinique with the local side CS Case-Pilote. 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.

Career statistics International

Honours Saint-Étienne Division 1: 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1980–81 Coupe de France: 1973–74, 1974–75, 1976–77