Denis Genreau

Denis Genreau (born 21 May 1999) is a professional Australian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Ligue 2 club Toulouse. Born in France, he represents the Australia national team.

Denis Genreau
Personal information
Full name Denis Genreau
Date of birth (1999-05-21) 21 May 1999
Place of birth Paris, Île-de-France, France
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Toulouse
Number 5
Youth career
Brighton SC
Melbourne City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Melbourne City NPL 44 (11)
2016–2020 Melbourne City 11 (0)
2018–2019 → PEC Zwolle (loan) 10 (0)
2020–2021 Macarthur FC 23 (2)
2021– Toulouse 14 (0)
National team‡
2017–2019 Australia U20 2 (1)
2019– Australia U23 6 (0)
2021– Australia 1 (0)
Honours
Men's football
Representing  Australia
AFC U23 Asian Cup
2020 ThailandOlympic Team
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 July 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 December 2021

Background

Genreau was born in Paris, France, to French parents Sophie and Marc Genreau. Following Denis' birth, they moved with their family to Australia, having fond memories of a honeymoon there. Denis attended Scotch College before becoming a professional footballer.[1]

Club career

Melbourne City

Genreau made his debut against Perth Glory in the 80th minute mark at age 17.[2]

Loan to PEC Zwolle

On 26 June 2018, Genreau was loaned to PEC Zwolle for the 2018–19 season, where he re-united with former Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip.[3]

Macarthur FC

Genreau signed for Macarthur FC as a part of their inaugural season from Melbourne City.[4]

Toulouse

On 31 July 2021, Macarthur FC announced that a transfer fee was agreed with Ligue 2 club Toulouse.[5]

International career

Given Genreau's birth, and parental links, to France, he was eligible to represent both France and Australia at international level.[6]

Genreau made his international debut with the Australia national team on 7 June 2021 in a World Cup Qualifier against Chinese Taipei.[7]

Career statistics

Club
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[8]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Macarthur FC 2020-21 A-League 2320000—00232
Toulouse FC 2021-22 Ligue 2 500000—0050
Total 500000000050
Career total 28200000000262

    International
    As of match played 7 June 2021
    Australia
    YearAppsGoals
    202110
    Total10

    References
    1. Lynch, Michael (30 March 2017). "From Paris to Melbourne, its G'day not Bonjour for City teenage signing Genreau". Sydney Morning Herald.
    2. "City teenager joins Eredivisie club on loan". A-League. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
    3. "City teenager joins Eredivisie club on loan". Football Federation Australia. 26 June 2018.
    4. "Macarthur snap up Melbourne City duo". The World Game. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
    5. Jackson, Ed (31 July 2021). "Olyroos' Genreau to make France switch". FTBL.
    6. Lynch, Michael (30 March 2017). "From Paris to Melbourne, its G'day not Bonjour for City teenage signing Genreau". Sydney Morning Herald. But the Paris-born youngster knows that there is a lot of water to go under the bridge before he can make it, although he has been encouraged to aim for the stars by the likes of Tim Cahill, always a hero but nowadays also a teammate.
    7. "Graham Arnold lauds impact of inexperienced Socceroos". Football Federation Australia. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
    8. Single source here, if player is inactive. If player has not retired, move source next to "Updated" template.
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