Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 22 March 1959 | ||
Place of birth | Tavanasa, Switzerland | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) [1] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1978–1985 | St. Gallen | 114 | (39) |
1985–1988 | Wettingen | 72 | (8) |
1988–1989 | FC Luzern | 22 | (3) |
1989–1991 | Chur | 12+ | (0+) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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