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. "Philippe JEAN". PSG70 (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2020.