Fabian Schär

Swiss footballer and national team player

Fabian Schär - Swiss footballer and national team player
Born

December 20th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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A Swiss professional footballer, played as a center-back. Started career at FC Wil before moving to FC Basel, winning multiple Super League titles. Later played for Newcastle United in the Premier League. Represented Switzerland in international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.

Won Swiss Super League titles with FC Basel

Played for Newcastle United in the Premier League

Represented Switzerland in UEFA Euro 2016

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