Philippe Jean (footballer)

For the painter, see Philip Jean.

Philippe Jean
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-05-27) 27 May 1959 (age 65)[1]
Place of birth Antony, France
Position(s) Midfielder, defender[2]
Youth career
US Palaiseau
Paris Saint-Germain
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1979 Paris Saint-Germain 14 (0)
1979–1982 Paris FC 29 (1)
1982–1983 Viry-Châtillon 33 (2)
Total 76 (3)
Managerial career
Club Sportif d'Igny
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Philippe Jean (born 27 May 1959) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and defender.

Club career

Jean started off his career firstly at US Palaiseau, and then later in the academy of Paris Saint-Germain. He made his first appearance for PSG on 26 November 1977 in a 0–0 draw against Monaco. Jean made his final appearance for the club in a 1–0 loss against Nantes on 27 April 1979. After playing a total of 14 games across 2 years for PSG, he joined Paris FC.[3]

Jean spent three seasons at Paris FC before transferring over to Viry-Châtillon for the final season of his career.

International career

Jean was a cadet and youth international for France.[4]

After football

Jean retired from football in 1983, at the age of 24. Later on in his life, he became the manager of Club Sportif d'Igny before becoming the president of Les Ulis.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[citation needed]
Club Season League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Paris Saint-Germain 1977–78 Division 1 9 0 0 0 9 0
1978–79 Division 1 5 0 0 0 5 0
Total 14 0 0 0 14 0
Paris FC 1979–80 Division 2 0 0 3 0 3 0
1980–81 Division 2 23 1 1 0 24 1
1981–82 Division 2 6 0 0 0 6 0
Total 29 1 4 0 33 1
Viry-Châtillon 1982–83 Division 2 33 2 1 0 34 2
Career total 76 3 5 0 81 3

References

  1. ^ "Philippe Jean". BeSoccer. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  2. ^ "PHILIPPE JEAN" (in French). Planète PSG. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Philippe JEAN". Histoire du #PSG (in French). 29 May 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Philippe JEAN". PSG70 (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2020.