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André Abegglen
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André Abegglen (7 March 1909 – 8 November 1944) was a Swiss football player and manager. As a striker he played for Grasshoppers, French club Sochaux and the Switzerland national team, for whom he appeared in two World Cups. He is the brother of Max Abegglen and Jean Abegglen, both players of the Swiss national team. He died in 1944, at the age of just 35, from sepsis contracted from a wound sustained in a train accident.

Quick facts about André Abegglen

  • Full name: André Abegglen
  • Born: 1909-03-07
  • Nationality: Switzerland
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q465468

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Who is André Abegglen?

André Abegglen (7 March 1909 – 8 November 1944) was a Swiss football player and manager.

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André Abegglen is Switzerland.

When was André Abegglen born?

André Abegglen was born on 1909-03-07.

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