Tranquillo Barnetta

Swiss footballer with international experience

Tranquillo Barnetta - Swiss footballer with international experience
Born

May 22nd, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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Played as a midfielder in professional football for several clubs in Switzerland and abroad. Started his career at FC St. Gallen, making a significant impact before transferring to Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Germany. Returned to Switzerland to play for GRASSHOPPERS and later joined Eintracht Frankfurt. Represented the Swiss national team in numerous international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.

Played in the FIFA World Cup 2006

Competed in UEFA Euro 2008

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