French
DeutschWilfried Gohel
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 October 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Cherbourg, France | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1993 | Valenciennes | 101 | (16) |
| 1993–1996 | Strasbourg | 78 | (5) |
| 1996–1998 | Bastia | 53 | (7) |
| 1998–2001 | Cannes | 78 | (9) |
| 2001–2002 | Changchun Yatai | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Wilfried Gohel (born 12 October 1968) is a French former footballer who played as a forward.
Career
[edit]Gohel started his career with French side Valenciennes, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players[1] and helped them achieve promotion from the second tier to the top flight. In 1985, he signed for French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, where he played in the European Cup.[2]
Three years later, he signed for French Ligue 1 side Bastia. Following his stint there, he signed for French Ligue 1 side Cannes in 1998. Subsequently, he signed for Chinese side Changchun Yatai.
Style of play
[edit]Gohel played as a forward. French newspaper La Voix du Nord wrote in 2014 that he was "a bit of a symbol of an era when little guys still had a chance... a cheeky player who often made the difference. 1.40 m, but legs of fire".[3]
Personal life
[edit]Gohel was born on 12 October 1968 in Cherbourg, France and is a native of the city.[2] After retiring from professional football, Gohel worked in the restaurant industry.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Retour sur les 100 du VAFC: le regard de Wilfried Gohel". lavoixdunord.fr.
- ^ a b "Wilfrid Gohel : un touche-à-tout qui voulait être libre". pkfoot.com.
- ^ "D'un camp à l'autre: Wilfried Gohel et ses deux clubs de cœur" [Football (VAFC): From one camp to another: Wilfried Gohel and his two favorite clubs] (in French). La Voix du Nord. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Wilfried Gohel : " VA-OM ? On a touché quelque chose qui m'est cher "". footdavant.fr.