Daniel Gygax
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Infobox football biography Daniel Gygax (born 28 August 1981) is a Swiss former professional footballer who played as a winger or attacking midfielder. He earned 35 caps for the Swiss national team, playing at two European Championships and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. At club level, Gygax played mostly for Swiss clubs but has also played in France for Lille and Metz, before moving to Germany to play for 1. FC Nürnberg.
Club career
Gygax was born in Zürich.
On 7 July 2008, Gygax moved to 1. FC Nürnberg in Germany. He left the team on 30 June 2010 to join FC Luzern. Gygax along with another signing Hakan Yakin has helped their team to a surprise lead in the Swiss Super League with half of the season gone. He scored seven goals during the season.
Gygax retired at the end of the 2016–17 season, aged 35.
International career
Gygax made his debut for the Swiss national team on 31 March 2004, replacing Hakan Yakin after 60 minutes of a 1–0 friendly loss to Greece in Heraklion.[1] He scored his first goal on his fourth cap, the only goal in a friendly win over Liechtenstein on 6 June. At Euro 2004, he played in Switzerland's last two group games, and he also played the first two group games at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. His last of 35 internationals was on 11 June 2008, as a late substitute in a group game against Turkey at Euro 2008 which the Swiss co-hosted.[2]
Career statistics
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| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 June 2004 | Hardturm, Zürich, Switzerland | File:Flag of Liechtenstein.svg Liechtenstein | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | |
| 2. | 9 February 2005 | Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | File:Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates | 1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly | |
| 3. | 7 September 2005 | GSP Stadium, Strovolos, Cyprus | File:Flag of Cyprus.svg Cyprus | 3–1 | 3–1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 4. | 1 March 2006 | Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland | File:Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland | 2–0 | 3–1 | Friendly | |
| 5. | 31 May 2006 | Stade de Genève, Lancy, Switzerland | File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
Honours
FC Zürich
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