Patrick Müller facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Patrick Müller | ||
| Date of birth | 17 December 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Genève, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Monaco | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995-1998 1999-2000 2000-2004 2004 2005 2006-2008 2008- |
Servette Grasshopper Zürich Olympique Lyonnais Mallorca Basel Olympique Lyonnais Monaco |
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| National team | |||
| 1998-2008 | Switzerland | ||
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Patrick Müller is a former professional football player from Switzerland. He was born on 17 December 1976 in Genève. Patrick played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for many different clubs during his career and also proudly represented his home country, Switzerland, on the national team.
Patrick Müller: A Swiss Football Star
Patrick Müller had a long and successful career in football. He was known for his strong defending skills and his ability to read the game. He played for clubs in Switzerland, France, and Spain, and was part of teams that won important championships.
Playing for Club Teams
Patrick started his professional journey in Switzerland. He played for Servette from 1995 to 1998, where he gained valuable experience. After that, he moved to another Swiss club, Grasshopper Zürich, for a short period.
His career took a big step forward when he joined Olympique Lyonnais in France in 2000. This was a very successful time for him and the club. Lyon became one of the strongest teams in France, winning the French league title multiple times. Patrick was a key part of their defense during these winning years.
In 2004, Patrick had a brief spell in Spain, playing for Mallorca. He then returned to Switzerland to play for Basel in 2005. After a year at Basel, he went back to Olympique Lyonnais for another period, continuing to contribute to their success. He finished his club career playing for Monaco in France.
Playing for Switzerland
Patrick Müller also had a significant international career playing for the Swiss national team. He made his debut for Switzerland in 1998 and played for his country until 2008.
He was a regular player for Switzerland, representing them in major tournaments. One of his biggest achievements was being part of the Swiss squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany. Playing for your country in a World Cup is a huge honor for any footballer. In total, Patrick played 81 matches for Switzerland and scored 3 goals.
