Swiss footballer and manager (1870-1948)
François Dégerine|
Full name |
François Jean Dégerine |
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Date of birth |
(1870-03-31)31 March 1870 |
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Place of birth |
Geneva, Switzerland |
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Date of death |
26 March 1948(1948-03-26) (aged 77) |
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Place of death |
Geneva, Switzerland |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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Stellula |
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1897–1903 |
Servette |
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1908–1909 |
Switzerland |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
François Jean Dégerine (31 March 1870 – 26 March 1948) was a Swiss football player and manager.
Playing career
Dégerine took up football, joining Geneva-based club Stellula in the 1890s, after playing rugby and being a part of the Bicycle-Club Genève cycling club. In 1897, Dégerine joined Servette, helping the club transition from rugby to football. Dégerine left Servette in 1903.[1]
Managerial career
Dégerine became Switzerland's first official manager in 1908, following the Swiss Football Association's management of the team. Over the course of little over a year, Dégerine managed Switzerland four times, winning once and losing three times.[2]
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