Denis Genreau

Genreau was born in Paris, France, to French parents Sophie and Marc Genreau. Following Denis' birth, they moved with their family to Australia, having fond memories of a honeymoon there.{{cite web |last1=Tito |first1=Clement |title=A French-Aussie teen's ambition... |url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/a-french-aussie-teens-ambition-456574 |website=FTBL |date=31 March 2021}} Growing up in the suburb areas of Melbourne, Genreau learnt to speak French from both of his parents who wanted to pass down their French culture.{{cite web |last1=James |first1=Euan |title=How Genreau has "learned and grown a lot" from Toulouse experience {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/a-smooth-transition-how-genreau-has-adapted-life-toulouse |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=6 October 2021}} His father had a love for football, showing his son YouTube clips of Zinedine Zidane and watching football on the TV together in the morning. His passion for football would be passed down, as Denis would frequently ask his father to take him to the local Melbourne park to kick the football around.{{cite web |title=Socceroos youngster Denis Genreau is between two worlds |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-02/denis-genreau-is-between-two-worlds/101598590 |website=ABC News |language=en-AU |date=1 November 2022}}

Denis graduated at Scotch College and was accepted into the Arts degree program at the University of Melbourne.{{cite news |last=Lynch |first=Michael |date=30 March 2017 |title=From Paris to Melbourne, its G'day not Bonjour for City teenage signing Genreau |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/from-paris-to-melbourne-its-gday-not-bonjour-for-city-teenage-signing-genreau-20170330-gva5kh.html |work=Sydney Morning Herald |quote= |access-date=}}

In 2015, Genreau joined Melbourne City's academy system and went on to captain both the Melbourne City NPL squad and A-League Youth squad.{{cite web |title=Youth in Focus: Denis Genreau |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/youth-focus-denis-genreau |website=Melbourne City |publisher=KEEPUP |date=17 April 2018}} Two years later, on 30 March 2017, he signed his first professional contract with the club, a 3-year scholarship deal that would promote him to the first-team.{{cite web |title=Teenage City trio sign on |url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/teenage-city-trio-sign-on-456549 |website=FTBL |date=30 March 2017}} Genreau would receive his first call up into the A-League squad for the game against Adelaide United in October 2016.{{cite web |title=Team News: City unchanged for Friday, Franjic added |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/team-news-city-unchanged-friday-franjic-added |website=Melbourne City |publisher=KEEPUP |date=27 October 2016}} On 27 December 2016, Genreau made his senior club debut in a 3–3 home draw match against Perth Glory, coming on as a substitute for Anthony Caceres in the 80th minute.{{cite web |title=Report: City 3-3 Perth |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/report-city-3-3-perth |website=Melbourne City |publisher=KEEPUP |date=27 December 2016}} His first professional start for the club came on 11 February 2017 in a 2–2 home draw against Brisbane Roar.{{cite web |last1=Davutovic |first1=David |title=A-League: Melbourne City battle to 2-2 draw with Brisbane Roar |url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/a-league/teams/melbourne-city/aleague-melbourne-city-battle-to-22-draw-with-brisbane-roar/news-story/984b10a310c17182f42cac9d70d15211 |publisher=Herald Sun |date=11 February 2017}}

On 29 August 2017, Genreau scored his first senior club goal in a 3–2 win against Hakoah Sydney City East in the Round of 16 of the FFA Cup.{{cite web |title=Joyce: We're pleased but there's plenty to work on |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/joyce-were-pleased-theres-plenty-work |website=Melbourne City |publisher=KEEPUP |date=30 August 2017}} He came on as a second-half substitute and scored from a deflected free kick that was taken by Scott Jamieson.{{cite web |title=Genreau: It was an opportunity to show what I can do |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/genreau-it-was-opportunity-show-what-i-can-do |website=Melbourne City |publisher=KEEPUP |date=1 September 2017}} On 16 April 2018, Genreau won the La Trobe University Educational Award at the conclusion of A-League regular season.{{cite web |title=Player of the Year: Schenkeveld, Barnes and Cavallo win top accolades |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/player-year-schenkeveld-barnes-and-cavallo-win-top-accolades |website=Melbourne City |publisher=KEEPUP |date=16 April 2018}}

On 26 June 2018, Genreau joined PEC Zwolle on a 1-year loan rejoining with former Melbourne City Manager John van 't Schip.{{cite web |title=Denis Genreau departs on loan to Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/denis-genreau-departs-loan-eredivisie-side-pec-zwolle |website=Melbourne City |publisher=KEEPUP |date=26 June 2018}} Genreau showed a promising start during pre-season, leading to 5 goals in total by July 2018, scoring a brace against Hannover 96 and contributing a goal to a 3–1 win against Levante.{{cite web |title=Genreau bags a brace for PEC Zwolle |url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/genreau-bags-a-brace-for-pec-zwolle-499257 |website=FTBL |date=30 July 2018}}{{cite web |title=Genreau keeps banging them in for PEC Zwolle |url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/genreau-keeps-banging-them-in-for-pec-zwolle-498826 |website=FTBL |date=22 July 2018}}

On 11 August 2018, Genreau started on his Eredivisie club debut in a 2–3 home loss against Heerenveen.{{cite web |title=PEC Zwolle vs. Heerenveen - 10 August 2018 |url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2018/08/10/netherlands/eredivisie/bvo-fc-zwolle/sportclub-heerenveen/2793927/ |website=Soccerway |date=10 August 2018}} Genreau returned to Melbourne City on 21 December 2018, after having troubles with injuries throughout the beginning of the league season.{{Cite web| last = Inan| first = Johan| title = PEC Zwolle licht koopoptie in huurcontract Genreau niet| work = De Stentor| access-date = 2023-11-06| date = 2018-12-21| url = https://www.destentor.nl/pec-zwolle/pec-zwolle-licht-koopoptie-in-huurcontract-genreau-niet~ab7bd4c1/| language = nl}} He made 10 league appearances with the club before returning home to Melbourne.

After recovering from his injury, Denis Genreau returned to the Melbourne City squad in Round 3 of the 2019–20 A-League season. He wasted no time in making an impact, contributing a goal with a well-placed lob pass to Jamie Maclaren to secure a 2–1 away win against Western United.{{cite web |title=A-League Report: Western United 1-2 City |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/a-league-report-western-united-1-2-city |website=Melbourne City |publisher=KEEPUP |date=27 October 2019}} By the end of the season, Genreau was set to leave at the end of his contract due to lack of playing time within the first team.{{cite web |title=Player Update: Dean Bouzanis and Denis Genreau |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/player-update-dean-bouzanis-and-denis-genreau |website=Melbourne City |publisher=KEEPUP |date=25 July 2020}} During an interview on ABC Podcast, Genreau explained about his departure and revealed that he had realised a decline in the trust shown to him by new managers since the departure of John van 't Schip, believing that it was a factor in his lack of regular playing time.{{cite web |title=ABC Pod: Genreau reveals motivation behind switching Melbourne City for Macarthur FC |url=https://keepup.com.au/news/abc-pod-genreau-reveals-motivation-behind-switching-city-macarthur/ |website=KEEPUP |language=en-AU |date=11 May 2021}}

On 28 July 2020, Macarthur FC announced the signing of Genreau on a free transfer after his contract expired with Melbourne City. Genreau signed a 3-year deal, expiring in 2023, in hopes of receiving regular playing time that head coach Ante Milicic promised.{{cite web |title=Denis Genreau signs with Macarthur FC |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/denis-genreau-signs-macarthur-fc |website=Macarthur FC |publisher=KEEPUP |date=28 July 2020}} He is the second signing to be revealed by the expansion club other than Tommy Oar.{{cite web |title=Olyroos midfielder in the Bulls pen |url=https://southwestvoice.com.au/bulls/ |website=South West Voice |date=29 July 2020}}

On 31 December 2020, Genreau was named in the starting line-up for Macarthur's first A-League game in the club's history,{{cite web |title=Match Week 1 - Squad Ins & Out: Wanderers v Bulls |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/match-week-1-squad-ins-out-wanderers-v-bulls |website=Macarthur FC |publisher=KEEPUP |date=29 December 2020}} playing against Western Sydney Wanderers.{{cite web |title=Western Sydney vs Macarthur FC - December 30, 2020 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/australian-a-league-western-sydney-wanderers-vs-macarthur-fc-dec-30-2020-game-boxscore-73559 |website=FOX Sports |date=31 December 2020}} The Bull's won 1–0 at full time with Ante Milicic giving praise to Genreau for his performance, given it was his 12th league appearance in Australia top-flight.{{cite web |title='He's getting better daily': Milicic praises Genreau after historic derby triumph {{!}} MyFootball |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/hes-getting-better-daily-milicic-praises-genreau-after-historic-derby-triumph |website=MyFootball |language=en |date=31 December 2020}} On 10 February 2021, Genreau scored his first league goal in a 2–1 win against Brisbane Roar.{{cite web |title=Denis Genreau's first A-League goal fires Macarthur FC to victory {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/genreaus-first-a-league-goal-fires-macarthur-fc-victory |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=10 February 2021}} Established as a regular during the season, Genreau would help his side reach 4th place in the league, but missed out on A-League Finals Series due to international duty.{{cite web |last1=Harrington |first1=Anna |title=Socceroos, Spaniards and Frenchmen storming Macarthur into A-League finals |url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/socceroos-spaniards-and-frenchmen-storming-macarthur-into-a-league-finals-565305 |website=FTBL |date=1 June 2021}} At the conclusion of the season, Genreau received The Macarthur Medal as part of Macarthur FC's inaugural end of season awards for his performances in the league.{{cite web |title=Genreau Claims Inaugural Macarthur Medal |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/genreau-claims-inaugural-macarthur-medal |website=Macarthur FC |publisher=KEEPUP |date=2 July 2021}}

On 31 July 2021, Macarthur released a statement that Genreau had agreed terms with French club Toulouse FC.{{cite web |title=STATEMENT: Denis Genreau Transfer |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/statement-denis-genreau-transfer |website=Macarthur FC |publisher=KEEPUP |date=31 July 2021}} On 2 August 2021, Toulouse announced the signing of Genreau in a deal worth $300,000 with potential add-ons.{{cite web |last1=Bossi |first1=Dominic |title=How a Socceroo's triumph in France was born out of cash-strapped A-League |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/how-a-socceroo-s-triumph-in-france-was-born-out-of-cash-strapped-a-league-20220428-p5agwl.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en |date=29 April 2022}} He is the first Australian player to have signed with the club.{{cite web |title=L'international australien Denis Genreau est toulousain ! |url=https://www.toulousefc.com/fr/linternational-australien-denis-genreau-est-toulousain |website=Toulouse FC |language=fr |date=2 August 2021}}

On 14 August 2021, Genreau made his club debut against SC Bastia in Ligue 2, coming on as a substitute for Stijn Spierings in a 1–0 home win.{{cite web |title=Toulouse vs. Bastia - 14 August 2021 |url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/08/14/france/ligue-2/toulouse-fc/sporting-club-de-bastia/3525250/ |website=Soccerway |date=14 August 2021}} During an away match with USL Dunkerque, Genreau received a knock to the face that caused his front teeth to buckle, making it difficult for him to close his mouth properly. After seeing a dentist to fix his teeth, he was required to wear a mouthguard for three months.{{cite web |last1=Bossi |first1=Dominic |title='I shouldn't smile': Socceroo Genreau's battle as teammate withdraws with COVID |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/socceroo-degenek-out-of-world-cup-qualifiers-after-positive-covid-test-20211005-p58xby.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en |date=5 October 2021}} Genreau started becoming a regular starter for the club after impressing in multiple games off the bench with his stamina and versatility under Philippe Montanier's system.{{cite web |last1=Blanchet-Quérin |first1=Anthoine |title=Denis Genreau's successful start at Toulouse raising eyebrows |url=https://kick360.com.au/denis-genreaus-successful-start-at-toulouse-raising-eyebrows/ |website=Kick360 |language=en-AU |date=27 September 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Magan |first1=Jeremy |title=Socceroo Denis Genreau becoming a key player in France |url=https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/socceroo-denis-genreau-becoming-a-key-player-in-france |website=Front Page Football |language=en |date=12 October 2021}} In a crucial league match against Nîmes Olympique, on 7 May 2022, Genreau scored the winning goal that led to a 2–1 victory for Toulouse. After going down 1–0 at halftime, Toulouse managed to level the score with a goal by Ado Onaiwu before Genreau's winner, in the 79th minute, secured victory and ultimately led to Toulouse winning the league and securing promotion to Ligue 1.{{cite web |title=Le Toulouse Football Club est champion de Ligue 2 BKT ! |url=https://www.toulousefc.com/fr/le-toulouse-football-club-est-champion-de-ligue-2-bkt |website=Toulouse FC |language=fr |date=7 May 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.ladepeche.fr/2022/05/07/reactions-denis-genreau-on-va-faire-tous-les-bars-de-toulouse-ce-soir-lenthousiasme-du-milieu-du-tfc-apres-le-titre-de-champion-de-france-de-l2-10281640.php|title=Reactions. Denis Genreau : "On va faire tous les bars de Toulouse ce soir !" L'enthousiasme du milieu du TFC après le titre de champion de France de L2|language=French|trans-title=Reactions. Denis Genreau: "We'll go to all the bars in Toulouse tonight!" The enthusiasm of TFC midfielder after the French L2 Champions title|website=La Dépêche du Midi}} On 26 May 2022, Genreau won the PFA Harry Kewell Medal for his performances in the 34 appearances he made for his club.{{cite web |title=Socceroos stars Tom Rogic and Denis Genreau win PFA awards {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/socceroos-stars-tom-rogic-and-denis-genreau-win-pfa-awards |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=26 May 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.ladepeche.fr/2022/05/26/tfc-denis-genreau-elu-meilleur-espoir-australien-de-lannee-10319933.php|title=TFC : Denis Genreau élu meilleur espoir australien de l'année|language=French|trans-title=TFC: Denis Genreau voted best Australian hope of the year|date=26 May 2022|access-date=27 May 2022|website=La Dépêche du Midi|first=Jade|last=Sadmi}}

During the 2022–23 season, in January 2023, Genreau would miss out on the game against Ajaccio due to a groin injury, leading him to undergo surgery soon after.{{cite web |last1=Somerford |first1=Ben |title=Socceroos Central: Mooy & McGree goals, Genreau injury |url=https://ggatravel.com.au/socceroos-central-mooy-mcgree-goals-genreau-injury/ |website=Green and Gold Army |date=2 January 2023}} He made his return coming off the bench, on 12 February, in a 3–1 win against Rennes.{{cite web |title=Toulouse 3 vs. Rennes 1 |url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/12/france/ligue-1/toulouse-fc/stade-rennais-fc/3802370/ |website=Soccerway |date=12 February 2023}} However, frequent injuries from pubalgia led to Genreau making appearances off the bench more and eventually relegated to the reserve side to earn playing time.{{cite web |title=Coupe de France. Qui est Denis Genreau, l'invité surprise de la fin de saison du Toulouse FC ? |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/toulouse-fc/coupe-de-france-qui-est-denis-genreau-linvite-surprise-de-la-fin-de-saison-du-toulouse-fc-adc09062-4e16-11ed-aa90-e1b75f73ede2 |website=Ouest-France.fr |language=fr |date=28 April 2023}} Eventually impressing from his performance in the reserves and during training, Philippe Montanier promoted Genreau to a starting position in light of Brecht Dejaegere absence with the first team.{{cite web |title=Lorient - TFC : "Il a beaucoup travaillé !" Avant la finale de la Coupe de France, l'Australien Denis Genreau revient en forme |url=https://www.ladepeche.fr/2023/04/22/tfc-il-a-beaucoup-travaille-avant-la-finale-de-la-coupe-de-france-laustralien-denis-genreau-revient-en-forme-11151995.php |website=ladepeche.fr |language=fr |date=22 April 2023}} He made his first start of the season, on 9 April, in a 2–1 win over Montpellier.{{cite web |title=Montpellier 1 vs. Toulouse 2 |url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/04/09/france/ligue-1/montpellier-herault-sport-club/toulouse-fc/3802435/ |website=Soccerway |date=9 April 2023}} On 30 April, Genreau was an unused substitute in Toulouse's Coupe de France win over Nantes and earned his second trophy with the club despite not making an appearance during the cup campaign.{{cite web |title=Socceroo part of history as Toulouse win Coupe de France |url=https://keepup.com.au/news/nantes-1-5-toulouse-costa-and-dallinga-at-the-double-in-one-sided-coupe-de-france-final/ |website=KEEPUP |language=en-AU |date=29 April 2023}} In May, Genreau missed the league match against Ajaccio for the birth of his son, Louis.{{cite web |title=Ajaccio - TFC : Voici la raison de l'absence de Denis Genreau, et c'est une bonne nouvelle |url=https://www.lesviolets.com/actu/ajaccio-tfc-voici-la-raison-de-labsence-de-denis-genreau-et-cest-une-bonne-nouvelle,67035.html |website=www.lesviolets.com |language=fr |date=7 May 2023}} He started in the last game of the Ligue 1 season for Toulouse against Monaco as he finished the campaign with 1 assist in 7 league starts and 13 substitute appearances.{{cite web |title=Aussies Abroad: Mooy's Celtic wins treble, Hrustic's Hellas Verona to face relegation play-off {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/aussies-abroad-16 |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=4 June 2023}}

On 31 January 2025, Genreau joined Deportivo de La Coruña in the Spanish second tier on a two-and-a-half-year contract, with an extension option.{{cite web|publisher=Deportivo de La Coruña|url=https://www.rcdeportivo.es/noticias/el-internacional-australiano-denis-genreau-apuntala-el-centro-del-campo-del-deportivo|title=El internacional australiano Denis Genreau apuntala el centro del campo del Deportivo|trans-title=Australian international Denis Genreau bolsters Deportivo's midfield|date=31 January 2025|access-date=31 January 2025|language=es}}

Genreau earned his first call-up to the Australia U23 squad in January 2020 for the AFC U-23 Championship hosted in Thailand.{{cite web |title=Australia's Group A games at AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020 to be shown on My Football YouTube Channel & Kayo Sports {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/australias-group-a-games-afc-u-23-championship-thailand-2020-be-shown-my-football-youtube |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=8 January 2020}} He played in the opening group match against Thailand, helping his side secure a 2–1 victory.{{cite web |title=Australia U-23's surge to top of Group A after comeback win over Thailand {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/australia-u-23s-surge-top-group-a-after-comeback-win-over-thailand |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=12 January 2020}}{{cite web |title=Australia's belief and confidence is building everyday says Genreau {{!}} MyFootball |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/australias-belief-and-confidence-building-everyday-says-genreau |website=MyFootball |language=en |date=14 January 2020}} Although he did not feature in the remainder of the group stage, he made a second-half appearance in the semi-final against South Korea.{{cite web |title=Utterly outplayed: Olyroos player ratings after dire semi-final defeat |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos/olyroos-news-afc-u23-championship-semifinal-australia-v-south-korea/news-story/d1aec91f3940a02f2841604a5c525a75 |website=Fox Sports |language=en |date=22 January 2020}} He made one more appearance in the third-place playoff against Uzbekistan,{{cite web |title=Australia U-23's to face Uzbekistan for a spot at Tokyo 2020 {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/australia-u-23s-face-uzbekistan-a-spot-tokyo-2020 |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=23 January 2020}} where Australia won 1–0, securing their place in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.{{cite web |title=Olyroos qualify for Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.olympics.com.au/news/olyroos-qualify-for-tokyo-2020/ |website=Australian Olympic Committee |language=en-AU}}

On 13 July 2021, Genreau was announced to play for Australia in the Olympics, marking the country's first Olympic football squad since 2008.{{cite web |title=Ultimate Guide: Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Men's Football Tournament {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/ultimate-guide-australia-tokyo-2020-olympic-mens-football-tournament |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=1 July 2021}} On 22 July 2021, he made his Olympic debut against Argentina, helping his side win a 2–0 upset in their opening group match.{{cite web |last1=Wrack |first1=Suzanne |title=Australia stun 10-man Argentina at Olympics with Wales and Tilio strikes |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jul/22/australia-argentina-olympics-match-report |website=The Guardian |date=22 July 2021}}{{cite web |title=Aussies 'shock the world' in stunning 2-0 Olympics opener |url=https://7news.com.au/sport/olympics/olyroos-stun-argentina-for-opening-win-c-3479813 |website=7NEWS |language=en |date=22 July 2021}} Despite starting in all three games, Genreau would find his side finishing bottom of the group after loses against Spain and Egypt.{{cite web |title=Olyroos' Genreau to join French side Toulouse |url=https://www.espn.com.au/football/soccer-transfers/story/4442891/australias-olympics-midfielder-denis-genreau-to-join-toulouse |website=ESPN |language=en |date=31 July 2021}}

In May 2021, Genreau would receive his first international call-up for Australia in the 2nd group stage round of 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification in Asia.{{cite web |title=31 players bound for Kuwait as Socceroos seek to seal top spot in Group B {{!}} Football Australia |url=https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/31-players-bound-kuwait-socceroos-seek-seal-top-spot-group-b |website=Football Australia |language=en |date=25 May 2021}} On 7 June 2021, Genreau made his debut in a 5–1 win against Chinese Taipei, being named in the starting eleven before getting taken off in the 84th minute.{{cite web |title='It's a massive honour': Denis Genreau reflects on historic Socceroos debut {{!}} MyFootball |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/genreau-debut |website=MyFootball |language=en |date=10 June 2021}} Genreau earned his second cap for Australia in a crucial World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia, but unfortunately, the game ended in a 1–0 defeat that prevented Australia from securing automatic qualification to the World Cup.{{cite web |title=Socceroos lose AGAIN as pressure build son coach |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/saudis-beat-roos-pressure-builds-on-arnie-c-6255782 |website=PerthNow |language=en |date=29 March 2022}} This led Australia to qualify for the inter-confederation play-offs against Peru.{{cite web |title=Arnold announces Socceroos squad for World Cup play-offs |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2022/article/arnold-announces-socceroos-squad-for-world-cup-play-offs/lvrp42h9w |website=SBS Sport |language=en |date=28 May 2022}} On 14 June 2022, Genreau was an unused substitute in the match against Peru, which saw his side qualify for the World Cup after a penalty shoot-out.{{cite web |last1=Blanchet-Quérin |first1=Anthoine |title="Nobody in Australia believed in us!" – Genreau ready to fight for World Cup selection |url=https://kick360.com.au/nobody-in-australia-believed-in-us-genreau-ready-to-fight-for-world-cup-selection/ |website=kick360 |language=en-AU |date=24 July 2022}}{{cite web |title=Socceroos' squad for June's crucial FIFA World Cup Play-offs confirmed {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/june-squad-announcement |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=28 May 2022}}

In July 2023, Genreau was recalled for Australia, having not made an appearance since September 2022, for the exhibition game against World Cup champions Argentina.{{cite web |title=The potential debutants and returning players for Australia's clash against Argentina {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/talking-points-potential-debutants-and-returning-players-australias-clash-against-argentina |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=6 June 2023}} He was brought on in the second half, minutes before Germán Pezzella sealed Argentina's 2–0 win at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing.{{cite web |title=Socceroos lose out to Argentina {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/argentina-vs-australia-match-report |website=Socceroos |language=en |date=15 June 2023}}

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;Toulouse

• Ligue 2: 2021–22
• Coupe de France: 2022–23{{cite news|url=https://sport.optus.com.au/videos/os57174/os57174-genreaus-toulouse-celebrate-coupe-de-france-success|title=Genreau's Toulouse celebrate Coupe de France success|website=Optus Sport|access-date=30 April 2023|date=30 April 2023|quote=Socceroos midfielder Denis Genreau has received a Coupe de France winners' medal after his Ligue 1 side Toulouse won their first major trophy by thrashing Nantes in the final.}}

;Individual

• Macarthur Medal: 2020–21
• Harry Kewell Medal: 2021–22

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