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Joseph Bonnel
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Full name Joseph Bonnel
Date of birth (1939-01-04)4 January 1939
Place of birth Florensac, France
Date of death 13 February 2018(2018-02-13) (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
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

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.

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.

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