Bernard Genghini

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Bernard Genghini
Drawing of Bernard Genghini
Personal information
Date of birth January 18, 1958 (1958-01-18) (age 50)
Place of birth    Soultz-Haut-Rhin, France
Playing position Midfielder
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1976-1982
1982-1983
1983-1986
1986
1986-1988
1988-1989
FC Sochaux
AS Saint-Étienne
AS Monaco
Servette FC
Olympique de Marseille
Girondins de Bordeaux
   
National team
1980-1986 France 27 (6)
Teams managed
1992-1995 FC Mulhouse

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals)

Bernard Genghini (born 18 January 1958 in Soultz-Haut-Rhin) is a French former football midfielder. He earned 27 caps and scored 6 goals for the France national football team. He played in three major international tournaments: the 1982 FIFA World Cup (4th place), Euro 84 (champions), and the 1986 FIFA World Cup (3rd place).

Genghini is one of five players who have scored twice from a direct free kick in World Cup history. The others are Pelé, Rivelino, Teófilo Cubillas, and David Beckham.

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