Johann Vogel
Swiss footballer and national team player
Born
March 8th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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Played professional football as a midfielder from 1995 to 2014, representing clubs including Grasshopper Club Zürich, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and FC Basel. Competed at the highest levels in European leagues and participated in multiple international tournaments. Played for the Swiss national team, earning over 80 caps and contributing significantly in tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.
Participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Played in UEFA European Championships in 2004 and 2008
Won multiple Swiss Super League titles with FC Basel
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