Didier Knayer | |
Clubs3: | Béziers |
Totalcaps: | 309+ |
Goals3: | 1+ |
Position: | Centre-back |
Height: | 1.85 m |
Birth Place: | Toulouse, France |
Clubs1: | INF Vichy |
Youthclubs1: | INF Vichy |
Years1: | 1974–1977 |
Clubs2: | Bastia |
Years2: | 1977–1979 |
Birth Date: | 26 November 1957 |
Clubs4: | Orléans |
Years3: | 1979–1983 |
Years4: | 1983–1986 |
Clubs5: | Martigues |
Years5: | 1986–1989 |
Caps5: | 90 |
Goals5: | 4 |
Caps4: | 96 |
Goals4: | 5 |
Caps2: | 8 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Caps3: | 115+[1] |
Totalgoals: | 10+ |
Didier Knayer (born 26 November 1957) is a French former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. In his career, he played for INF Vichy, Bastia, Béziers, Orléans, and Martigues.
After starting his career at INF Vichy, Knayer joined Bastia following a recommendation by Pierre Pibarot. Knayer participated in Bastia's run in the 1977–78 UEFA Cup;[2] he played during the club's 3–1 victory over Newcastle United in the second round.[3] He made eight Division 1 appearances during his stay at the Corsican club. In 1979, Knoyer joined Béziers. Ahead of the 1983–84 season, he was recruited by Orléans.[4] In 1986, Knoyer signed for Martigues. He ended his professional career three years later in 1989.
Knayer was a France youth international.
Didier's father was also a footballer.
After his football career, Knayer became a real estate developer in Santa-Maria-di-Lota.
Bastia