Lionel Justier


Lionel Justier was a French professional footballer who played as a midfielder and defender.

Club career

Justier made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain during the 1975–76 season. Along with Thierry Morin, François Brisson, and Jean-Marc Pilorget, he was one of the "four musketeers" of the PSG Academy. Justier was a very versatile player, and he could play in several positions from defender to attacking midfielder. During his career, he would go on to play for Paris FC, Brest, Nîmes, Angoulême, Montceau, Châtellerault, and Beauvais before retiring in 1989. He made 341 appearances and scored 28 goals in the first two tiers of France.

International career

Justier was a U21 international before arriving at Paris Saint-Germain. He was also a B international during his career.

Personal life and death

After Justier retired from professional football, he worked in a transportation company. He also simultaneously played at an amateur level with clubs in Mantes-la-Jolie and in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône.
Justier died on 12 April 2025, at the age of 68.

Honours

Brest