Julien Gorius

Metz

Born in Metz, France, Gorius started his career at FC Metz since he was five and progressed through the youth team and reserve side. Gorius reflected on his time at the club, saying: "I was trained at Metz and got my technical knowledge. The French youth work is top. The emphasis is on making progress. Talent can develop better there." Gorius then made his Metz debut on 23 May 2004, where he played 20 minutes after coming on as a substitute in the second half, in a 3–1 loss against Ajaccio in the last game of the season. Following this, Gorius signed his first professional contract with the club. However, Gorius struggled to make a breakthrough in the first team, as well as, facing his own injury concerns. At the end of the 2004–05 season, after just three appearances in all competitions, the club decided against extending his contract. Following this, Gorius, along with Jean-Philippe Caillet, went on trial at FC Saarbrücken and played a match.

Brussels

In July 2005, Gorius moved to Belgium when he was signed for Brussels by Manager Albert Cartier and was a replacement for Bjørn Helge Riise, who moved back to his native country. Gorius made his Brussels debut, in the opening game of the season, where he played the whole game, in a 2–0 win over Beveren. Since joining the club, Gorius became a first team regular for the club, playing in the midfield position. He then scored his first goal for Brussels on 19 November 2005, in a 3–1 win over Standard…

After being released by OH Leuven, Gorius said: "If I don't have any news by August, I will advise. You have to think about the future, I would like to stay in the world of football and I already have my UEFA B diploma. Become a consultant I would also like to be part of the management of a club. I know what I could bring." By September, he announced his retirement from professional football. Following this, Gorius was hired to become a consultant for VOOsport, as well as, revealing that he passed his coaching diploma, In September 2020, Gorius was appointed a sporting director for RWDM47, a club based in Belgian First Division B.

Gorius is married to his wife, Binta and together they have a daughter.

Genk Belgian Cup (1): 2012–13