Benjamin Genghini
Benjamin Genghini | |
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| Born | December 16, 1985 Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2005– |
| Known for | Attacking midfielder for AS Mutzig |
Benjamin Genghini (born 16 December 1985) is a French professional football player who operates primarily as an attacking midfielder. He currently represents AS Mutzig, a club competing in the Régional 3 – Grand Est division.
Career
Born in Menton, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, Genghini began his professional career with FC Sochaux-Montbéliard. He debuted in Ligue 1 on 26 November 2005, entering as a substitute and scoring the match’s only goal against Rennes. During that season, he made two additional appearances. The following year, he was loaned to US Raon-l'Étape in the Championnat National, where he featured in 30 league matches and netted eight goals.
After parting ways with Sochaux in 2008, Genghini remained unattached until January 2009 when he secured a six-month deal with FC Gueugnon, also competing in the Championnat National. He extended his stay for another season, becoming a regular fixture in the squad.
On 25 June 2010, Genghini agreed to a one-year contract with an option for renewal at RC Strasbourg. Throughout the 2010–11 Championnat National campaign, he was a key player as Strasbourg narrowly missed promotion. Subsequently, the club faced administrative relegation due to financial difficulties. Despite missing half of the 2012–13 season owing to an achilles tendon injury, Genghini played a significant role in Strasbourg’s consecutive promotions.
In August 2014, he transferred to FC Mulhouse, competing in the Championnat de France Amateur, where he appeared in 54 out of 60 matches over two seasons. Summer 2016 saw him join SC Schiltigheim to compete in the Championnat National 3.
After departing from ASC Biesheim in summer 2022 with intentions to play at the sixth-tier level (Régional 1), Genghini instead signed with AS Mutzig, which competes in Régional 3 – Grand Est.
Personal life
Benjamin Genghini is of Italian heritage and is the son of former professional footballer Bernard Genghini, who was part of the squad that won the 1984 European Championship.