Ciriaco Sforza (born March 2, 1970, in Wohlen, Switzerland) is a Swiss football player who currently plays for Kaiserslautern. March 2 is the 61st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (62nd in leap years). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) The Current Rules of the Game (LOTG) The Rec. ... 1. ...

Club Career

After starting his career in his hometown he was signed by FC Aarau in 1989. He impressed commentators and fans and was thus singed by Swiss giants Grasshoppers Zurich one year later. He represented Grasshoppers during three successful seasons before moving to Germany with 1.FC Kaiserslautern. 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Grasshopper-Club Zürich, also referred to as Grasshopper(s), GC Zurich, or simply GCZ, is a football club from Zurich, Switzerland. ... 1. ...

Sforza became the general of the Kaiserslautern midfield and was recognised as one of the best midfielders in the German Bundesliga. So, after two seasons he was bought by German giants Bayern Munich. He was signed at the same time as German superstar Jürgen Klinsmann. Compared to the homely smalltown club Kaiserslautern, FC Bayern was a team with many stars. Conflicts between Klinsmann och captain Lothar Matthäus poisoned the atmosphere and many scandals underlined why FC Bayern is called FC Hollywood. They also missed out on the German championship for the second season in a row. Hence, Sforza had trouble settling in. Owing to his Italian-Swiss heritage, Sforza was glad to be signed by Inter Milan, where he was united with his coach from the national team, Roy Hodgson. He moved to Italy after only one season in Munich. The Bundesliga (plural: -ligen) (Federal League, meaning nation-wide league) is the name for the premier league of any sport in Austria and Germany. ... Bayern Munich or FC Bayern (German: FC Bayern München) is a German football club. ... Jürgen Klinsmann (2005) Jürgen Klinsmann (born July 30, 1964 in Göppingen) is a German football manager (coach) and former football player. ... Lothar Matthäus. ... Football Club Internazionale Milano (commonly, but incorrectly, known as Inter Milan) is an Italian football club, playing in the Serie A (first division). ... First International France 1 - 0 Switzerland (Paris, France; 12 February 1905) Largest win Switzerland 7 - 0 San Marino (St. ... Roy Hodgson (born August 9, 1947 in Croydon) is an English football manager, since 2006 the head coach of the Finnish national team. ... Munich and the Alps Munich (German: München (pronounced listen) is the capital of the German federal state of Bavaria. ...

Sforza again, however, had problems performing and he spent a lot of time on the bench. After only one season he moved again - but this time to known territory. In time for the 1997-1998 season, Sforza moved back to Kaiserslautern. Sforza impressed immediately. And eventhough they had just been promoted from the German second division, Kaiserslautern became German champions beating FC Bayern to the title. Sforza spent two more seasons impressing commentators and fans alike. 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The 2nd Bundesliga is the Second Division of German soccer. ...

In 2000, he decided to give Bayern Munich one more try. Once again, however, he failed to perform and spent a lot of time on the sidelines in a team with many stars competing for places. After two seasons he returned to Kaiserslautern, where he still plays as captain. He is expected to retire at the end of the 2005-2006 season. This article is about the year 2000. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

National Career

Ciriaco Sforza has represented Switzerland 79 times. He played the 1994 World Cup under Roy Hodgson and also at Euro 96 in England. The 1994 Football World Cup held in the USA was won by Brazil who beat Italy 3-2 on penalty kicks after the game and extra time ended 0-0. ... Roy Hodgson (born August 9, 1947 in Croydon) is an English football manager, since 2006 the head coach of the Finnish national team. ... -1... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK...

Personal

He is engaged to be married and has two children.

Clubs

• 1989-1990 - FC Aarau
• 1990-1993 - Grasshoppers Zurich
• 1993-1995 - 1.FC Kaiserslautern
• 1995-1996 - Bayern Munich
• 1996-1997 - Inter Milan
• 1997-2000 - 1.FC Kaiserslautern
• 2000-2002 - Bayern Munich
• 2002- - 1. FC Kaiserslautern

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Honours

• German Champion: 1998, 2001
• Swiss Champion: 1991

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External Links

Personal Website