Philippe Senderos
Swiss footballer and defender
Born
February 14th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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A central defender, represented Switzerland at multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. Played for several clubs, with significant contributions at Arsenal, where part of the squad that reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2006. Later played for clubs such as Milan and Fulham, continuing to demonstrate defensive skills throughout a professional career spanning over a decade.
Played in the UEFA Champions League final with Arsenal in 2006
Represented Switzerland in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
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