Denis Genreau

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Denis Genreau
Personal information
Full name Denis Genreau
Date of birth (1999-05-21) 21 May 1999 (age 22)
Place of birth Paris, Île-de-France, France
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Toulouse
Number 5
Youth career
Brighton SC
Melbourne City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Melbourne City NPL 44 (11)
2016–2020 Melbourne City 11 (0)
2018–2019 → PEC Zwolle (loan) 10 (0)
2020–2021 Macarthur FC 23 (2)
2021– Toulouse 19 (1)
National team‡
2017–2019 Australia U20 2 (1)
2019– Australia U23 6 (0)
2021– Australia 1 (0)
Honours
Men's football
Representing  Australia
AFC U23 Asian Cup
Third place 2020 Thailand Olympic Team
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 January 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 December 2021

Denis Genreau (born 21 May 1999) is a professional Australian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Ligue 2 club Toulouse. Born in France, he represents the Australia national team.

Background[]

Genreau was born in Paris, France, to French parents Sophie and Marc Genreau. Following Denis' birth, they moved with their family to Australia, having fond memories of a honeymoon there. Denis attended Scotch College before becoming a professional footballer.[1]

Club career[]

Melbourne City[]

Genreau made his debut against Perth Glory in the 80th minute mark at age 17.[2]

Loan to PEC Zwolle[]

On 26 June 2018, Genreau was loaned to PEC Zwolle for the 2018–19 season, where he re-united with former Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip.[3]

Macarthur FC[]

Genreau signed for Macarthur FC as a part of their inaugural season from Melbourne City.[4]

Toulouse[]

On 31 July 2021, Macarthur FC announced that a transfer fee was agreed with Ligue 2 club Toulouse.[5]

International career[]

Given Genreau's birth, and parental links, to France, he was eligible to represent both France and Australia at international level.[6]

Genreau made his international debut with the Australia national team on 7 June 2021 in a World Cup Qualifier against Chinese Taipei.[7]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[8]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Macarthur FC 2020-21 A-League 23 2 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 23 2
Toulouse FC 2021-22 Ligue 2 15 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 15 0
Total 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0
Career total 38 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 2

International[]

As of match played 7 June 2021
Australia
Year Apps Goals
2021 1 0
Total 1 0

References[]

  1. ^ Lynch, Michael (30 March 2017). "From Paris to Melbourne, its G'day not Bonjour for City teenage signing Genreau". Sydney Morning Herald.
  2. ^ "City teenager joins Eredivisie club on loan". A-League. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  3. ^ "City teenager joins Eredivisie club on loan". Football Federation Australia. 26 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Macarthur snap up Melbourne City duo". The World Game. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  5. ^ Jackson, Ed (31 July 2021). "Olyroos' Genreau to make France switch". FTBL.
  6. ^ Lynch, Michael (30 March 2017). "From Paris to Melbourne, its G'day not Bonjour for City teenage signing Genreau". Sydney Morning Herald. But the Paris-born youngster knows that there is a lot of water to go under the bridge before he can make it, although he has been encouraged to aim for the stars by the likes of Tim Cahill, always a hero but nowadays also a teammate.
  7. ^ "Graham Arnold lauds impact of inexperienced Socceroos". Football Federation Australia. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  8. ^ Single source here, if player is inactive. If player has not retired, move source next to "Updated" template.

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