| Full name | Franck Roger Antoine Gava[1] |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 3 February 1970 (age 56)[2] |
| Birth place | Montargis, Loiret, France |
| Height | 1.80 m[2] |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Youthclubs 1 | Nancy |
| Years 1 | 1987–1992 |
| Years 2 | 1992–1997 |
| Years 3 | 1997–1998 |
| Years 4 | 1998–1999 |
| Years 5 | 1999–2000 |
| Clubs 1 | Nancy |
| Clubs 2 | Lyon |
| Clubs 3 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Clubs 4 | Monaco |
| Clubs 5 | Rennes |
| Caps 1 | 165 |
| Caps 2 | 155 |
| Caps 3 | 31 |
| Caps 4 | 27 |
| Caps 5 | 18 |
| Goals 1 | 19 |
| Goals 2 | 29 |
| Goals 3 | 2 |
| Goals 4 | 2 |
| Goals 5 | 1 |
| Nationalyears 1 | 1996–1997 |
| Nationalteam 1 | France |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 3 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 0 |
Franck Roger Antoine Gava (born 3 February 1970) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Early life and club career
Gava was born in Montargis, Loiret.[2] He emerged through AS Nancy-Lorraine's youth system, making his professional debuts at age 17. However, he would grow to prominence in the first division at Olympique Lyonnais, being a very valuable offensive unit alongside Florian Maurice.[citation needed]
In 1997, Gava signed - alongside close friend Maurice - with capital side Paris Saint-Germain, scoring seven goals in his first season and helping the club capture both the Cup and League cup that year.[3][4]
After that, he played with AS Monaco FC and Stade Rennais one season apiece, being forced to retire at 30 due to foot ailments; he did amass more than 400 official matches counting both major divisions in France.[citation needed]
International career
Gava collected three caps for France in a one-year span, all in friendlies and as a substitute; the first arrived on 9 October 1996, against Turkey.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Gava: Career history". BDFutbol. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "Franck Gava" (in French). L'Équipe. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "PSG – Bordeaux 2-2 (4-2 tab), 04/04/98, Coupe de la Ligue 97-98". archivesparisfootball.wordpress.com. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "PSG – Lens 2-1, 02/05/98, Coupe de France 97-98". archivesparisfootball.wordpress.com. Retrieved 3 January 2020.