René Gardien
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| Intro | Footballer | |
| Places | France | |
| was | Sports official Athlete Football player Association football player Association football manager | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 10 February 1928, Chambéry | |
| Death | 1 February 2006Thiers (aged 78 years) |
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Biography
René Gardien is a former French footballer born 10 February 1928 in Chambéry (Savoie), died 1 February 2006 . He played as an attacker at FC Sochaux and was remarkably efficient, he scored 122 league goals.
Playing career
- 1947-1959: FC Sochaux
- 1959-1960: Lille OSC (in Division 2)
- 1960-1961: RCFC Besançon (in Division 2)
Managerial career
- 1969-1970: FC Grenoble
- 1970-1973: Lille OSC
- 1974-1983: EDS Montluçon
- January 1989-1990: Clermont FC
Honours
- International in 1953 (2 caps and 2 goals)
- Coupe de France finalist in 1959 (with FC Sochaux)
- 122 league goals in Division 1 and 27 goals in Division 2.