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Gérald Passi
Personal information
Date of birth (1964-01-21) 21 January 1964 (age 61)
Place of birth Albi, France
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1985 Montpellier 72 (6)
1985–1990 Toulouse 148 (41)
1990–1992 Monaco 59 (10)
1992–1994 Saint-Étienne 63 (9)
1995 Nagoya Grampus Eight 25 (3)
Total 367 (69)
International career
1987–1988 France 11 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gérald Passi, born on January 21, 1964, is a former professional football player from France. He was a midfielder, which means he played in the middle of the field, helping both defense and attack. He had a long career playing for several well-known clubs in France and Japan.

About Gérald Passi

Gérald Passi was born in Albi, France. Football runs in his family! His father, Camille, was a footballer from Congo and later became a coach. Gérald's brother, Franck, also played professional football. Even his nephew, Bryan, is a professional footballer who has played for the Montpellier team.

Playing Career Highlights

Gérald Passi played for several football clubs during his career. He started his professional journey in France before moving to Japan.

Early Years at Montpellier

Passi began his career with Montpellier in 1981. He played for them for four seasons, gaining experience and showing his skills on the field. He played 72 games and scored 6 goals for the club.

Time with Toulouse FC

From 1985 to 1990, Gérald Passi played for Toulouse. This was a very successful period for him. He played 148 matches and scored an impressive 41 goals. His strong performances here helped him become a well-known player.

Playing for AS Monaco

After Toulouse, Passi joined Monaco in 1990. He played for Monaco for two seasons, from 1990 to 1992. During his time there, he played 59 games and scored 10 goals. Monaco was a strong team, and Passi helped them achieve success.

Moving to AS Saint-Étienne

From 1992 to 1994, Passi played for Saint-Étienne. He continued to be an important player, appearing in 63 matches and scoring 9 goals for the club.

Adventure in Japan

In 1995, Gérald Passi moved to Japan to play for Nagoya Grampus Eight. This was a new experience for him, playing in the J1 League. He played 25 games and scored 3 goals during his time there.

Representing France

Gérald Passi also had the honor of playing for the French national team. He played 11 matches for his country between 1987 and 1988, scoring 2 goals. Playing for your national team is a big achievement for any footballer.

Achievements and Awards

During his career, Gérald Passi helped his teams win important competitions.

Monaco's Success

While playing for Monaco, Passi won the Coupe de France in 1991. This is a major football cup competition in France. He also helped Monaco reach the final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1992, where they finished as runners-up.

See also

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