Christoph Spycher facts for kids
Spycher in June 2008
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christoph Spycher | ||
| Date of birth | 30 March 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Wolhusen, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1986–1992 | FC Sternenberg | ||
| 1992–1997 | SC Bümpliz 78 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1999 | FC Münsingen | 32 | (2) |
| 1999–2001 | Luzern | 66 | (0) |
| 2001–2005 | Grasshoppers | 103 | (6) |
| 2005–2010 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 120 | (0) |
| 2010–2014 | Young Boys | 99 | (7) |
| Total | 420 | (15) | |
| International career | |||
| 2003–2010 | Switzerland | 46 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Christoph Spycher (born on March 30, 1978) is a former Swiss football player. He played as a left-back, which is a defensive position on the left side of the field. Christoph spent most of his playing days in Switzerland. He also played for five years with the German club Eintracht Frankfurt.
Spycher was a member of the Switzerland national football team. He played for his country in two UEFA European Championship tournaments. He also represented Switzerland in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. After his playing career, Spycher became the chief sports officer for BSC Young Boys.
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Christoph Spycher's Football Journey
Christoph Spycher was born in Wolhusen, Switzerland. He started his youth career playing for local clubs. Later, he became a professional player.
Playing in Switzerland
Spycher began his senior career in Switzerland. He played for clubs like FC Münsingen and Luzern. He then joined Grasshoppers. With Grasshoppers, he won a major league title.
Time in Germany
In 2005, Christoph Spycher moved to Germany. He joined Eintracht Frankfurt, a team in the top German league called the Bundesliga. He played there for five years. He was an important player for the team, mostly playing as a full-back.
In 2007, he became the vice-captain of Eintracht Frankfurt. By July 2009, he was made the team's captain. This shows how much his teammates and coaches trusted him.
Returning to Switzerland
After his time in Germany, Spycher returned to Switzerland. In May 2010, he joined BSC Young Boys. He played for Young Boys until he retired from playing football in 2014.
Playing for Switzerland
Christoph Spycher also played for the Switzerland national football team. He represented his country in big international tournaments.
He played in the 2008 UEFA Euro tournament. The Swiss team performed well in this competition. It was one of their best results at that time.
In May 2010, Spycher had to withdraw from Switzerland's 2010 FIFA World Cup team. This was due to a knee injury. He also decided to retire from playing international football at that time.
What Christoph Spycher Won
Christoph Spycher achieved some important wins during his career.
- Grasshopper Club Zürich
- Nationalliga A: 2002–03 (This is the top football league in Switzerland)
- Eintracht Frankfurt
- DFB-Pokal runner-up: 2005–06 (This means his team reached the final of the German Cup competition)
More About Christoph Spycher
- Christoph Spycher at eintracht-archiv.de
See also
In Spanish: Christoph Spycher para niños
