René Persillon (16 June 1919 – 27 July 1997)^[4][5] was a French footballer. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.^[6][7]

He only played for one club in his senior career, Girondins de Bordeaux, from 1942 to 1954. He was French Champion in 1949-1950, which was Bordeaux first Ligue 1 title.

He was selected in France Football squad for the 1948 Summer Olympics,^[9][10] and played France two Games against India^[11] and Great Britain,^[12] as France were eliminated in the Quarterfinals. He scored the second goal in the game against India.^[13]

He was also part of France Football squad for the 1952 Summer Olympics^[14][15] and played France only game in the competition, a 2-1 defeat against Poland national football team.^[16] He was only player to be part of France squads for both the 1948 and the 1952 Olympic Games.

He never had a cap with France senior team.