Christian Schwegler facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 6 June 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Ettiswil, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003–2005 | Luzern | 95 | (0) |
| 2005 | Arminia Bielefeld II | 7 | (0) |
| 2006–2009 | BSC Young Boys | 106 | (1) |
| 2009–2017 | Red Bull Salzburg | 166 | (4) |
| 2017–2021 | Luzern | 66 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2003–2006 | Switzerland U-21 | 6 | (0) |
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Christian Schwegler, born on June 6, 1984, is a former professional football player from Switzerland. He used to play as a defender, which is a position on the field that helps protect the team's goal.
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Christian Schwegler's Football Journey
Christian Schwegler started his professional football career in Switzerland. He played for clubs like Luzern and Young Boys.
In 2009, he moved to Red Bull Salzburg in Austria. This was a big step in his career. He scored his first goal for Red Bull Salzburg on March 27, 2010. This happened during a game where his team won 6-1 against SV Mattersburg.
Christian played for Red Bull Salzburg for many years, from 2009 to 2017. After that, he returned to FC Luzern, where he finished his career in 2021.
What Made Him Special
Christian Schwegler was known for a special skill: his long throw-ins. A throw-in happens when the ball goes out of bounds on the side of the field. Instead of kicking it back in, a player throws it.
Schwegler could throw the ball a very long distance. This was like a mini-corner kick for his team. It helped them create chances to score goals.
Family Life
Christian Schwegler has a brother named Pirmin Schwegler. Pirmin is also a well-known professional football player.
Awards and Achievements
Christian Schwegler won many important titles during his time playing football.
Austrian Champion
He helped his team, Red Bull Salzburg, win the Austrian Championship five times:
- 2010
- 2012
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
Austrian Cup
He also won the Austrian Cup four times with Red Bull Salzburg:
- 2012
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
