Daniel Gygax
Swiss footballer, played for FC Zurich
Born
August 28th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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Born in Switzerland in 1981, this footballer played as a winger and enjoyed a successful club career, particularly with FC Zurich. He began his professional career at FC Zurich, contributing significantly to the team's successes. Later, he played for several clubs in Switzerland and abroad, including stints at FC Lausanne-Sport and FC Wil 1900. Representing the Swiss national team, he earned international caps and was part of the squad during various European championships.
Played for FC Zurich and contributed to league titles
Earned multiple caps for the Swiss national team
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