René Gaulon: profile
René Gaulon (born 7 July 1927 in Cotonou, Benin) was a Beninese footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 19 April 2012.
Gaulon's senior club career began in 1949 at Stade français-Red Star. He played for 4 clubs between 1949 and 1961.
At international level, Gaulon represented Benin. Before committing to Benin, he had represented France B.
Cotonou has produced 23 footballers in our database, including Mouftaou Adou, Damien Chrysostome and Yannick Aguemon.
Eligibility explained: Why does René Gaulon play for Benin?
Key facts
- Club career
- 1949–1961 (13 seasons)
- Shares a birthday with
- Lee Addy, Youssef Aït Bennasser and Han-Noah Massengo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949–1950 |  Stade français-Red Star |
– | – | |
| 1950–1954 | Stade Français Football |
– | – | |
| 1954–1956 | Red Star F.C. |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 1956–1961 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | France B |
B / A' | – | – |
| — |  Benin |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was René Gaulon born?
René Gaulon was born in Cotonou, Benin.
Which national team does René Gaulon play for?
René Gaulon played international football for Benin.
Which clubs has René Gaulon played for?
René Gaulon's recorded clubs are Stade français-Red Star, Stade Français Football, Red Star F.C. and Stade Rennais F.C..
What position does René Gaulon play?
René Gaulon played as a midfielder.