Player Formed in the local club in Wittelsheim, Rust evolved as a defender in his early years before opting for the goalkeeper position.

At age 19, he rejoined FC Sochaux, a club known for its training center, and relatively quick accomplishment of its first team; they demonstrated an unspectacular but safe and steady style.

With Bernard Genghini, Yannick Stopyra, Philippe Anziani and Abdel Djaadaoui, the team played good attacking football and focused on their journey in the UEFA Cup of 1980-81.

They ultimately won and were awarded the gold medal on the top step of the podium at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, after a victory in the final against Brazil (2-0).

After having won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California and Euro 84, he was a member of the French team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where he played his sole international match against Belgium on 28 June.

In May 2006, he took over coaching for the team Créteil in League 2 but was dismissed by the Club on 18 September following a poor start to the 2006-07 season and was replaced by Artur Jorge.

Albert Rust, graduate of DEPF, was selected by Roland Romeyer to fill the Assistant Coach position of l'AS Saint-Étienne as the Keeper trainer in the 2010-11 season.

For non-sport related reasons, Albert Rust was dismissed of his duties as a goalie trainer following his 2-year contract extension with the Club.