Breel Embolo

Swiss footballer with Bundesliga success

Breel Embolo - Swiss footballer with Bundesliga success
Born

February 14th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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A professional footballer who played as a forward, Embolo began his career at FC Basel, where he won the Swiss Super League multiple times. After moving to the Bundesliga, Embolo played for FC Schalke 04 and later for Borussia Mönchengladbach. He also represented Switzerland in international competitions, participating in the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.

Won Swiss Super League with FC Basel

Competed in UEFA European Championship

Played in FIFA World Cup for Switzerland

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