Jean-Claude Schindelholz facts for kids
Schindelholz in 1966
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 October 1940 | ||
| Place of birth | Switzerland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1958–1963 | FC Moutier | ||
| 1963–1971 | Servette | ||
| 1971–1973 | Vevey Sports | ||
| International career | |||
| 1964–1966 | Switzerland | 12 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jean-Claude Schindelholz is a former Swiss football player. He was born on October 11, 1940. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main players responsible for scoring goals for his team. Schindelholz is known for playing for the Switzerland national team and participating in the FIFA World Cup.
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Jean-Claude Schindelholz's Football Journey
Starting Out in Moutier
Jean-Claude Schindelholz began his football career when he was just 17 years old. He started playing for his hometown club, FC Moutier, in Switzerland. He was a talented player and helped his team achieve a big success in 1962. That year, FC Moutier earned a promotion to the Nationalliga B, which was a higher division in Swiss football.
Playing for Switzerland
Jean-Claude Schindelholz also had the honor of playing for the Swiss national team. He played in 12 international matches, which are called "caps," and scored one goal for his country. His time with the national team was between April 1964 and October 1966.
One of the most significant moments in his career was when he played in the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England. This is a huge international football tournament where teams from all over the world compete. Schindelholz played in Switzerland's match against West Germany during that World Cup.
Club Teams and Later Career
After playing for FC Moutier, Schindelholz moved to other well-known Swiss clubs. From 1963 to 1971, he played for Servette, a famous team based in Geneva. After his time with Servette, he joined Vevey Sports in 1971 and played there until 1973, when he finished his professional playing career.
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