Age |
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39 years |
Birth date |
May 22, 1985 |
Zodiac sign |
Gemini |
Place of Birth |
Switzerland |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Tranquillo Barnetta (Italian pronunciation: ; born 22 May 1985) is a retired Swiss professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
He usually played out wide as a left winger but could also play in the centre as an attacking midfielder, or even in a more withdrawn role as a central midfielder. Barnetta was known for his "extreme pace, mobility and creativity". Prior to moving to the MLS, Barnetta played football for several Swiss and German clubs. At international level, he has amassed 75 caps for the Swiss national team, representing his nation in three FIFA World Cups, and two UEFA European Football Championships.
Barnetta started his career with his hometown team, St. Gallen for the 2002–2003 season. During his first professional season, he earned 30 appearances and scored 5 goals.
Barnetta's debut season in Switzerland was noticed abroad and was soon snapped up by German side Bayer Leverkusen in January 2004. During his first season at Bayer, he had a loan spell at Hannover 96, returning to Bayer in March 2005.
Height | 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm |
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Weight | 152 lb / 69 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Brown |
Nationality | Swiss |
Race / ethnicity | White |