Didier Knayer (born 26 November 1957) is a French former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.[citation needed] In his career, he played for INF Vichy, Bastia, Béziers, Orléans, and Martigues.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 November 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Toulouse, France | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| INF Vichy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1977 | INF Vichy | ||
| 1977–1979 | Bastia | 8 | (0) |
| 1979–1983 | Béziers | 115+[a] | (1+) |
| 1983–1986 | Orléans | 96 | (5) |
| 1986–1989 | Martigues | 90 | (4) |
| Total | 309+ | (10+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editAfter starting his career at INF Vichy, Knayer joined Bastia following a recommendation by Pierre Pibarot. Knayer participated in Bastia's run in the 1977–78 UEFA Cup;[2] he played during the club's 3–1 victory over Newcastle United in the second round.[3] He made eight Division 1 appearances during his stay at the Corsican club.[citation needed] In 1979, Knoyer joined Béziers.[citation needed] Ahead of the 1983–84 season, he was recruited by Orléans.[4] In 1986, Knoyer signed for Martigues. He ended his professional career three years later in 1989.[1]
International career
editKnayer was a France youth international.[citation needed]
Personal life
editDidier's father Jean-Pierre was also a footballer.[citation needed]
After his football career, Knayer became a real estate developer in Santa-Maria-di-Lota.[citation needed]
Honours
editBastia
Notes
edit- ^ Statistics for the 1981–82 season are incomplete.
References
edit- ^ a b Didier Knayer at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "DIDIER KNAYER". L'USO ARAGO, SANG ET OR (in French). 14 April 2007. Archived from the original on 26 November 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Solubastia (25 October 2007). "8 saisons en deuxiéme division itinéraire d'un rêve brisé..." [8 seasons in the second division led to a broken dream...] (in French). Skyrock. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Kurbos (27 February 2013). "DANIEL LEOPOLDES" (in French). Skyrock. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "KNAYER Didier". Corse Football (in French). Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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