René Gardien
René Gardien | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date France |
| Died | February 1, 2006 (aged 77) |
| Occupation(s) | Footballer, football manager |
| Years active | 1947–1961 (player), 1962–1990 (manager) |
| Known for | Forward for FC Sochaux, France national team player, football manager |
René Auguste Gardien (10 February 1928 – 1 February 2006) was a French professional footballer who operated as a forward, most prominently with FC Sochaux, where he netted 122 league goals and added 2 goals at the international level. Following his playing days, he transitioned into football management.
Playing career
Gardien's tenure at Sochaux spanned from July 1947 until June 1959. Afterwards, he spent one season each with Lille and Besançon. In 1953, he represented the France national team twice, scoring a brace against Wales.
Managerial career
Between 1962 and 1969, Gardien took charge of Thiers. His subsequent managerial roles included a single season at Grenoble, followed by periods leading Lille from 1970 to 1973, Montluçon between 1974 and 1983, and finally Clermont from 1988 to 1990.
Honours
Sochaux
- Coupe de France runner-up: 1959