Régis Genaux (often written Régis Genaux) was a Belgian professional footballer who played as a right-back. He is remembered for his physical defending, energetic runs, and reliability in defense.
- Full name: Régis Genaux
- Nationality: Belgium
- Date of birth: 5 May 1973
- Place of birth: Mons, Belgium
- Date of death: 8 September 2008
- Primary position: Right-back / Defender
Club career (highlights)
- Standard Liège — Genaux began his professional career at Standard Liège, establishing himself as a first-team regular. He played for Standard during the early to mid-1990s and became known for his robust defending and consistency.
- Udinese — After his time at Standard, Genaux moved to Serie A with Udinese, where he experienced Italian top-flight football.
- Other clubs — He also had spells with several other clubs during his career, including a return to Belgian football later on.
International career
- Genaux was capped by the Belgian national team (the Red Devils). He represented Belgium at senior level and was part of the international setup during the 1990s.
Legacy and personal notes
- Régis Genaux is remembered by fans of Standard Liège and Belgian football for his commitment and defensive qualities. His career was cut short by health issues, and his death in 2008 at the age of 35 was widely mourned in Belgium.
References: Historical club records, Belgian national team archives, and contemporary news reports provide information on his career and life.