How many caps did Alain Giresse win for France?

Alain Giresse won 47 caps for France, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Alain Giresse play for?

FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1970–1986), Olympique de Marseille (1986–1988).

Where does Alain Giresse rank among France's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Alain Giresse #12 of France's 33 greatest players of all time.

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12 / France · 1974–1986

Alain Giresse

Caps · France

Goals · France

Life

1952

Clubs

FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Olympique de Marseille

#12

Editorial rank of 33 for France

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Seville, 8 July 1982, deep into extra time: Giresse struck first time from 18 yards, in off Schumacher's post, and France led West Germany 3-1 in a semi-final they would lose on penalties. Career record: 47 caps and 6 goals for France; club career at FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Olympique de Marseille.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1970–1986	FC Girondins de Bordeaux
1986–1988	Olympique de Marseille
France	47 caps, 6 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · France checked 4 October 2026
Goals · France checked 4 October 2026

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Around Giresse in the almanac

One rank above: Patrick Vieira at #11.

One rank below: Bixente Lizarazu at #13.

France's editorial top five: Zinedine Zidane · Michel Platini · Thierry Henry · Karim Benzema · Kylian Mbappé.

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