Joseph Bonnel facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Bonnel | ||
| Date of birth | 4 January 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Florensac, France | ||
| Date of death | 13 February 2018 (aged 79) | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1957–1959 | Montpellier | ||
| 1959–1967 | Valenciennes | ||
| 1967–1973 | Marseille | 195 | (43) |
| 1973–1978 | AS Béziers | ||
| National team | |||
| 1962–1969 | France | 25 | (1) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1973 | Marseille | ||
| 1973–1978 | AS Béziers | ||
| 1978–1983 | Aubagne | ||
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Joseph Bonnel was a talented French football player. He was a midfielder, which means he played in the middle of the field, helping both defense and attack. Joseph was born on January 4, 1939, in a town called Florensac, France. He passed away on February 13, 2018, when he was 79 years old.
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Joseph Bonnel's Football Journey
Joseph Bonnel had a long and successful career in football, playing for several clubs and even representing his country. He was known for his skills in the midfield.
Starting His Club Career
Joseph Bonnel began his professional football journey in 1957. His first club was Montpellier, where he played for two years. After that, he moved to Valenciennes in 1959. He spent a good eight years there, playing many matches.
Becoming a Star at Marseille
In 1967, Joseph Bonnel joined Marseille, one of France's biggest football clubs. This was a very important part of his career. He played 195 games for Marseille and scored 43 goals. He was a key player for the team during his six years there. After leaving Marseille in 1973, he played for AS Béziers until 1978.
Playing for the French National Team
Joseph Bonnel also had the honor of playing for the French national team. He represented France from 1962 to 1969. During this time, he played 25 international matches and scored 1 goal for his country. He was part of the French squad that played in the FIFA World Cup in 1966. In the 1966 season, he scored 3 goals overall.
Life After Playing: Coaching
After retiring as a player, Joseph Bonnel continued his involvement in football as a manager. In 1973, he briefly managed Marseille. He then became the manager for AS Béziers from 1973 to 1978, the same club he played for at the end of his career. Later, from 1978 to 1983, he managed a club called Aubagne.
