Karl Grob facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Karl Grob | ||
| Date of birth | 30 May 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Küsnacht, Switzerland | ||
| Date of death | 20 April 2019 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | Zürich, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.73m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1965–1967 | Küsnacht | ||
| 1967 | Zürich | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1967–1987 | Zürich | 513 | (0) |
| 1987–1988 | Biel-Bienne | ||
| National team | |||
| 1967–1976 | Switzerland | 7 | (0) |
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Karl Grob (born 30 May 1946 – died 20 April 2019) was a famous Swiss football player. He was a goalkeeper, which means he was the player who tries to stop the ball from going into the goal. Karl was born in a town called Küsnacht in Switzerland.
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Karl Grob's Football Journey
Karl Grob started his football career playing for his local team, Küsnacht. He was a talented young goalkeeper. Soon, a bigger club noticed him.
Playing for FC Zürich
In 1967, Karl Grob joined FC Zürich, a very important football club in Switzerland. He played for them for a very long time, from 1967 to 1987. People often called him a legend at FC Zürich because of how much he achieved.
During his time with FC Zürich, Karl Grob helped his team win many important titles. They won the Swiss Super League five times! This is the top football league in Switzerland. They also won the Swiss Cup four times. The Swiss Cup is another big competition in Swiss football.
Karl Grob played more games for FC Zürich than any other player. He played the most matches in the league, in European competitions, and in total. This shows how important he was to the team for many years.
Later Career and International Games
After leaving FC Zürich, Karl Grob played for another team called Biel-Bienne for one season. He also had the honor of playing for his country. He played seven times for the Swiss national team.
A Life Remembered
Karl Grob passed away on 20 April 2019 in Zürich, Switzerland. He was 72 years old. He is remembered as one of Switzerland's great goalkeepers.
Honours
- Zürich
- Swiss Super League: 1967–1968, 1973–1974, 1974–1975, 1975–1976, 1980–1981
- Swiss Cup: 1969–1970, 1971–1972, 1972–1973, 1975–1976
