Maurice Gastiger


Maurice Gastiger was a French footballer who played as a forward. He is the youngest player to have scored a goal for the France national team, and the second-youngest to have played in a match for the team.

Club career

Gastiger began his career with FÉC Levallois in 1913, playing with the club for seven seasons. In the 1920–21 season, Gastiger signed for Rennes. During his time at the club, Gastiger helped Rennes reach the 1922 Coupe de France Final.

International career

On 8 February 1914, Gastiger made his debut for France at the 17 years, 4 months and 5 days against Luxembourg, becoming France's second-youngest player in the process, after Julien Verbrugghe. On 8 March 1914, Gastiger scored his only goal for France, in a 2–2 draw against Switzerland.

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
18 March 1914Stade de Paris, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France2–12–2Friendly