Remo Freuler facts for kids
Freuler in 2016
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Remo Marco Freuler | ||
| Date of birth | 15 April 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Ennenda, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Bologna | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2005 | Hinwil | ||
| 2005–2010 | Winterthur | ||
| 2010–2011 | Grasshoppers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Winterthur | 2 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Grasshoppers | 12 | (1) |
| 2011–2014 | Winterthur | 70 | (8) |
| 2014–2016 | Luzern | 63 | (9) |
| 2016–2022 | Atalanta | 203 | (18) |
| 2022–2024 | Nottingham Forest | 28 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Bologna (loan) | 32 | (1) |
| 2024– | Bologna | 37 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | Switzerland U19 | 4 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Switzerland U21 | 8 | (1) |
| 2017– | Switzerland | 80 | (10) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:05, 24 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:17, 10 June 2025 (UTC) |
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Remo Marco Freuler is a Swiss professional footballer born on April 15, 1992. He plays as a midfielder for the Italian club Bologna and for the Switzerland national team. He also played for Switzerland's youth teams, including the Under-19 and Under-21 squads.
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Club Career Highlights
Remo Freuler started his football journey in youth teams. He played for FC Hinwil and then joined FC Winterthur in 2005. He made his first professional appearance for Winterthur when he was 18 years old in 2010.
Early Career in Switzerland
After his time at Winterthur, Freuler moved to Grasshopper Club Zürich. He mostly played for their Under-21 team but also got to play with the main professional team. He even scored a goal against their rivals, FC Zürich. Later, he returned to FC Winterthur on loan.
At Winterthur, Freuler became a key player. He helped the team improve their standing in the Swiss Challenge League. He scored his first goals for the club in March 2012. His contract with Winterthur became permanent, and he continued to play well before moving to FC Luzern, a team in the top Swiss league.
Playing for Luzern
In February 2014, Freuler joined FC Luzern. He quickly made his debut and scored his first goal for the club in April. Luzern finished fourth in the league that season.
The next season, Freuler had a great year, scoring seven goals and helping with five assists. He played every game under the new manager, Markus Babbel. His strong performances caught the eye of clubs outside Switzerland.
Time at Atalanta
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In January 2016, Freuler moved to Atalanta, an Italian club, for about €2 million. He made his debut in Italy's top league, Serie A, in February. An Italian journalist gave him the nickname Iceman because he was always calm when he had the ball. He scored his first goal for Atalanta in May.
The 2016–17 season was very successful for Atalanta, and Freuler played a big part. The team finished fourth, a huge improvement, and qualified for the Europa League for the first time in many years. Freuler scored five goals and made four assists that season. He even scored a late goal against Juventus, which stopped them from winning the league title that weekend.
Freuler continued to play well in the 2017–18 season. He played in the Europa League group stage against Everton. He scored an important goal against Fiorentina in the final minutes of the game.
Moving to England and Back to Italy
In August 2022, Freuler joined Nottingham Forest, a team that had just been promoted to the Premier League in England. He played there for a season.
In September 2023, Freuler returned to Italy, joining Bologna on loan. This move later became a permanent transfer in 2024. He has continued to be an important player for Bologna.
International Career with Switzerland
Remo Freuler played for Switzerland's youth teams before joining the senior national team. He was first called up for the senior squad during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. He made his debut for Switzerland in March 2017.
He was part of Switzerland's team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Although he didn't play in any matches, he was there to support his team as they reached the Round of 16.
Key Moments for the National Team
In March 2019, Freuler scored his first goal for Switzerland in a match against Denmark. He also played in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, where Switzerland finished fourth.
Freuler was a key player for Switzerland in UEFA Euro 2020, which was played in 2021. He started all five matches. In the quarter-final against Spain, he helped set up a goal but was later sent off. Switzerland lost that match in a penalty shootout.
He was also in Switzerland's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He played his 50th game for the national team in their opening match against Cameroon. In a crucial group stage match against Serbia, he scored the winning goal, which helped Switzerland move on to the knockout stage.
In June 2024, Freuler was selected for UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany. He started the first game against Hungary and assisted a goal. In the Round of 16, he scored his first goal in a European Championship against Italy, helping Switzerland win 2–0. This was Switzerland's first win against Italy since 1993.
Playing Style
Remo Freuler is known for playing as a central midfielder. He is a very effective and flexible player. He is good at winning the ball back, tackling, and making accurate passes. Some people describe him as "the conductor of the orchestra" because he has a very good understanding of the game.
Personal Life
Remo Freuler's mother is from Germany. He is also distantly related to Urs Freuler, a famous Swiss cyclist.
Honours
Bologna
- Coppa Italia: 2024–25
See also
In Spanish: Remo Freuler para niños
