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Rolf Feltscher
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Feltscher with MSV Duisburg in 2015
Personal information
Full name Rolf Günther Feltscher Martínez
Date of birth (1990-10-06) 6 October 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Bülach, Switzerland
Height 1.84 m
Playing position Defender
Youth career
2001–2007 Grasshoppers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2010 Grasshoppers 63 (0)
2010–2013 Parma 7 (0)
2012 Padova (loan) 6 (0)
2013 Grosseto (loan) 15 (0)
2013–2014 Lausanne-Sport 8 (0)
2014–2016 MSV Duisburg 53 (2)
2016–2017 Getafe 7 (0)
2017 Zaragoza (loan) 9 (0)
2017 Cardiff City 0 (0)
2018–2020 LA Galaxy 57 (2)
2020–2021 Würzburger Kickers 19 (0)
2021–2024 MSV Duisburg 69 (2)
National team
2008–2009 Switzerland U19 4 (0)
2008–2011 Switzerland U21 12 (0)
2011– Venezuela 27 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:04, 4 May 2024 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 12:00, 18 July 2021 (UTC)

Rolf Günther Feltscher Martínez was born on October 6, 1990. He is a professional football player who works as a defender. Rolf was born in Switzerland, but he plays for the Venezuela national team.

Rolf Feltscher's Club Career

Rolf Feltscher has played for many different football clubs throughout his career. He started playing professionally when he was very young.

Starting with Grasshoppers

Rolf began his professional journey at Grasshoppers in Switzerland. He was only 16 years old when he played his first league game. This was in the 2007–08 season. He played the whole game as a right back. He was also an important player for Switzerland's Under-17 team. He played in all three matches during the qualifying rounds for the 2007 UEFA U-17 Championship.

Playing in Italy: Parma and Loans

In 2009, Rolf signed a deal to join Parma, an Italian club. He moved there after the season ended. He played for Parma's youth team, called primavera. He also played a few games for Parma's main team. In 2012, he went on loan to Padova. Later that year, he was loaned to Grosseto.

Moving to Germany: Duisburg

Rolf joined MSV Duisburg in Germany for the 2014–15 season. He played there for two years.

Playing in Spain: Getafe and Zaragoza

In 2016, Rolf signed a two-year contract with Getafe CF in Spain. He did not play very often for Getafe. So, he was loaned to another Spanish team, Real Zaragoza, in January 2017.

Time in England: Cardiff City

In September 2017, Rolf tried out for EFL Championship team Birmingham City. He was told he might get a permanent deal. However, the manager left, and Rolf was allowed to leave. Later, he tried out for Cardiff City. He signed a short contract with them in November 2017. He was a substitute in two games but did not play in a match.

Playing in the USA: LA Galaxy

On December 19, 2017, Rolf signed with Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy in the United States. He started seven games in 2018. But then he broke his shoulder and was out for four months. LA Galaxy released him at the end of 2018. However, they signed him again in January 2019.

Back to Germany: Würzburger Kickers and Duisburg Again

In December 2020, Rolf went back to Germany. He joined 2. Bundesliga team Würzburger Kickers. In June 2021, he signed with MSV Duisburg for the second time in his career. He has been playing for Duisburg since then.

Rolf Feltscher's Family Life

Rolf has a family connection to football. His older brother is Frank Feltscher, who is also a professional footballer. He also has an elder step-brother named Mattia Desole.

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