Denis Genreau

Denis Genreau
Personal information
Date of birth	21 May 1999
Place of birth	Paris, 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
2015–2018	Melbourne City NPL
2016–2020	Melbourne City
2018–2019	→ PEC Zwolle (loan)
2020–2021	Macarthur FC
2021–	Toulouse
International career‡
2017–2019	Australia U20
2019	Australia Olympic
2021–	Australia
Honours
Men's football
Representing Australia
AFC U-23 Asian Cup
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 October 2022; ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 September 2022

Denis Genreau (born 21 May 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Ligue 1 club Toulouse. Born in France, he plays for the Australia national team.

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
Club	Season	League			National cup		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Melbourne City NPL	2015	NPL Victoria 1	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
	2016	NPL Victoria 2	27	0	0	0	0	0	27	0
	2017	NPL Victoria 2	10	4	0	0	0	0	10	4
	2018	NPL Victoria 2	12	3	0	0	0	0	12	3
	Total		52	7	0	0	0	0	52	7
Melbourne City	2016–17	A-League	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
	2017–18	A-League	1	0	1	1	0	0	2	1
	2019–20	A-League	6	0	2	0	0	0	8	0
	Total		11	0	3	1	0	0	14	1
PEC Zwolle (loan)	2018–19	Eredivisie	10	0	2	0	0	0	12	0
Macarthur	2020–21	A-League	23	2	0	0	0	0	23	2
Toulouse	2021–22	Ligue 2	34	1	3	0	0	0	37	1
	2022–23	Ligue 1	8	0	0	0	0	0	8	0
	Total		42	1	3	0	0	0	45	1
Career total			138	10	8	1	0	0	144	10

International

As of 26 September 2022

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team	Year	Apps
Australia	2021	1
Australia	2022	3
Total		4

Honours

Toulouse

Ligue 2: 2021–22[8]

Individual

Macarthur Medal: 2020–21[9]
Harry Kewell Medal: 2021–22[10]

References

Lynch, Michael (30 March 2017). "From Paris to Melbourne, its G'day not Bonjour for City teenage signing Genreau". Sydney Morning Herald.
"City teenager joins Eredivisie club on loan". A-League. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
"City teenager joins Eredivisie club on loan". Football Federation Australia. 26 June 2018.
"Macarthur snap up Melbourne City duo". The World Game. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
Jackson, Ed (31 July 2021). "Olyroos' Genreau to make France switch". FTBL.
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.
"Graham Arnold lauds impact of inexperienced Socceroos". Football Federation Australia. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
"Reactions. Denis Genreau : "On va faire tous les bars de Toulouse ce soir !" L'enthousiasme du milieu du TFC après le titre de champion de France de L2" [Reactions. Denis Genreau: "We'll go to all the bars in Toulouse tonight!" The enthusiasm of TFC midielder after the French L2 Champions title]. La Dépêche du Midi (in French).
"Genreau claims inaugural Macarthur Medal". Macarthur FC. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
Sadmi, Jade (26 May 2022). "TFC : Denis Genreau élu meilleur espoir australien de l'année" [TFC: Denis Genreau voted best Australian hope of the year]. La Dépêche du Midi (in French). Retrieved 27 May 2022.

External links

Denis Genreau at WorldFootball.net
Denis Genreau at Soccerway
Denis Genreau – French league stats at Ligue 1 – also available in French

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[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] "Reactions. Denis Genreau : "On va faire tous les bars de Toulouse ce soir !" L'enthousiasme du milieu du TFC après le titre de champion de France de L2" [Reactions. Denis Genreau: "We'll go to all the bars in Toulouse tonight!" The enthusiasm of TFC midielder after the French L2 Champions title]. La Dépêche du Midi (in French).

[9] "Genreau claims inaugural Macarthur Medal". Macarthur FC. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.

[10] Sadmi, Jade (26 May 2022). "TFC : Denis Genreau élu meilleur espoir australien de l'année" [TFC: Denis Genreau voted best Australian hope of the year]. La Dépêche du Midi (in French). Retrieved 27 May 2022.