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Gilles Brisson

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Gilles Brisson
Born (1958-04-09) April 9, 1958 (age 68)
France
Occupation(s)Footballer, coach
Known forDefender for Paris Saint-Germain, Toulouse, Sochaux

Gilles Brisson (born 9 April 1958) is a retired French professional footballer and coach. Operating primarily as a defender, he is best known for his time with Paris Saint-Germain, Toulouse, and Sochaux. Throughout his career, he amassed more than 239 appearances in France's premier football divisions, playing a key role in Sochaux's 1987–88 Division 2 championship and their runner-up position in the Coupe de France during the same season.

Personal life

Gilles has a twin brother, François Brisson, who also pursued a professional football career; the siblings were teammates at Paris Saint-Germain.

Player

Sochaux

  • Division 2 Title: 1987–88
  • Coupe de France Finalist: 1987–88

Manager

Rochefort

  • Division d'Honneur Centre-Ouest Winner: 1999–2000