Patrick Parizon
Patrick Parizon | |
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| Born | June 3, 1950 France |
| Occupation(s) | Football player, football coach |
| Years active | As player: until late 1980s; as coach: until at least 2009 |
| Known for | Playing as forward for Saint-Étienne, Troyes, Lille, Sochaux, Brest, Evian, Niort; managing Niort, Grenoble, Amiens, Rouen, Martigues, Paris FC, Caen, Ivory Coast national team, Mauritius national team |
Patrick Parizon (born 3 June 1950) is a former French forward and current football coach. Throughout his playing days, he featured prominently for clubs such as Saint-Étienne, Troyes, Lille, Sochaux, Brest, Evian, and Niort, making significant contributions in Ligue 1 with numerous appearances and goals. On the international stage, he represented France three times in 1975, netting one goal.
After retiring as a player, Parizon embarked on a managerial career overseeing teams including Niort, Grenoble, Amiens, Rouen, Martigues, Paris FC, and Caen. His coaching portfolio also extends beyond France, having been at the helm of the Ivory Coast and Mauritius national squads. His leadership at SM Caen concluded in June 2009.
Parizon's professional journey demonstrates a broad spectrum of involvement in French football, combining his on-field expertise with extensive coaching responsibilities across both domestic clubs and African national teams.