René Brodmann
Swiss footballer with FC Lausanne-Sport
Born
October 25th, 1933
91 years ago
Died
2000
25 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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Played professional football primarily as a forward for FC Lausanne-Sport. Contributed to the team's successes during the 1950s and 1960s. Also represented Switzerland at the national level, participating in international competitions.
Played for FC Lausanne-Sport
Represented Switzerland in international matches
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