Wilfried Gohel

Wilfried Gohel is a French former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Gohel started his career with French side Valenciennes, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players and helped them achieve promotion from the Ligue 2 to the Ligue 1. In 1985, he signed for Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, where he played in the European Cup.
Three years later, he signed for French Ligue 1 side Bastia. Following his stint there, he signed for French Ligue 1 side Cannes in 1998. Subsequently, he signed for Chinese side Changchun Yatai.

Gohel played as a forward. French newspaper La Voix du Nord wrote in 2014 that he was "a bit of a symbol of an era when little guys still had a chance... a cheeky player who often made the difference. 1.40 m, but legs of fire".

Gohel was born on 12 October 1968 in Cherbourg, France and is a native of the city. After retiring from professional football, Gohel worked in the restaurant industry.