Georges Carnus
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Georges Carnus
Georges Carnus (born 13 August 1940 is a former French international footballer who played as goalkeeper
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for FIFA World Cup 1966 in England but remained Marcel Aubour
's substitute.He later signed with AS Saint-Étienne
, winning his first titles.His successes with les Verts and his talent as a goalkeeper allowed him to take Marcel Aubour
's titular spot in France
's goal after the FIFA World Cup 1966.In 1971, he surprisingly left AS Saint-Étienne
, along with teammate Bernard Bosquier
for Olympique Marseille.Their combination in l'OMs defense was full of success, and Marseille won French championship
and Coupe de France
in 1972.
Georges Carnus (born 13 August 1940 is a former French international footballer who played as goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
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Biography
He was selected in FranceFrance national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
for FIFA World Cup 1966 in England but remained Marcel Aubour
Marcel Aubour
Marcel Aubour is a retired French international footballer who played as goalkeeper. He was the first goalkeeper for France in the FIFA World Cup 1966.-Titles:...
's substitute.He later signed with AS Saint-Étienne
AS Saint-Étienne
Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city...
, winning his first titles.His successes with les Verts and his talent as a goalkeeper allowed him to take Marcel Aubour
Marcel Aubour
Marcel Aubour is a retired French international footballer who played as goalkeeper. He was the first goalkeeper for France in the FIFA World Cup 1966.-Titles:...
's titular spot in France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
's goal after the FIFA World Cup 1966.In 1971, he surprisingly left AS Saint-Étienne
AS Saint-Étienne
Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city...
, along with teammate Bernard Bosquier
Bernard Bosquier
Bernard Bosquier is a former French international footballer who played defender.-Biography:...
for Olympique Marseille.Their combination in l'OMs defense was full of success, and Marseille won French championship
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
and Coupe de France
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
in 1972.
Titles
- French championshipLigue 1Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
in 1968, 1969 and 1970 with AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-ÉtienneAssociation Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city...
, 1972 with Olympique Marseille - Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
1968, and 1970 with AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-ÉtienneAssociation Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city...
, 1972 with Olympique Marseille