Christoph Spycher facts for kids
Spycher in June 2008
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Christoph Spycher | ||
| Date of birth | 30 March 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Wolhusen, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.74 m | ||
| Playing position | 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) | |
| National team | |||
| 2003–2010 | Switzerland | 46 | (0) |
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Christoph Spycher (born March 30, 1978) is a former professional footballer from Switzerland. He played as a left-back, which is a defensive position on the left side of the field. After his playing career, Spycher became the chief sports officer for BSC Young Boys.
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Football Career Highlights
Christoph Spycher was born in Wolhusen, Switzerland. He played for several football clubs during his career. He was known for his strong defensive skills.
Playing for Eintracht Frankfurt
Spycher spent five years playing for Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. The Bundesliga is Germany's top football league. He mainly played as a full-back for the team.
He became a very important player for Eintracht Frankfurt. In 2007, he was made the team's vice-captain. Then, in July 2009, he became the official captain of the team. This shows how much his teammates and coaches trusted him.
Joining BSC Young Boys
In May 2010, Spycher moved back to Switzerland. He joined BSC Young Boys, another well-known football club. He continued his successful career there until he retired from playing.
International Football
Christoph Spycher also played for the Swiss national team. Representing your country is a big honor for any footballer.
Playing in Major Tournaments
He was part of the Swiss team that played in the 2008 UEFA Euro tournament. This is a big competition for European national teams. The team performed well in the tournament.
Retirement from International Play
Unfortunately, Spycher had to withdraw from Switzerland's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This was due to a knee injury. After this, he decided to retire from playing for the national team.
Awards and Achievements
Christoph Spycher achieved some notable successes during his career with different clubs.
With Grasshopper Club Zürich
- Nationalliga A: He won the league title in the 2002–03 season. This is the top football league in Switzerland.
With Eintracht Frankfurt
- DFB-Pokal runner-up: His team reached the final of the 2005–06 DFB-Pokal, which is a major German cup competition. Being a runner-up means they finished second.
See also
In Spanish: Christoph Spycher para niños
