Alex Von Schwedler
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Alex Cristian von Schwedler Vásquez (born 17 February 1980) is a Chile
an professional footballer with German descendent who plays as a Centre back
for Chilean club Everton. He has also been capped by Chile
.
.
His good seasons with the Universidad de Chile, made that the Italian side AS Bari cought eye on he and shortly after being linked with the Serie B
club. On 31 January 2003, Von Schwedler signed for Bari and he had as partners to his countrymens Jaime Valdés
and Nicolás Córdova
. He was a key player in the club, being in the starting lineup in many occasions. However, he joined to SV Austria Salzburg
on loan. After of his spent in this club, he moved to Red Bull Salzburg.
of the Portuguese Liga
. On 22 October 2006, he made his Marítimo debut against SC Beira-Mar, playing the full 90 minutes. In his second match for the club, he scored his fist for the club in the 4–1 victory against SC Braga
, in the same match, he received a red card. On 25 December 2006, he scored the only (own
) goal in a 1–0 away loss against SL Benfica
at Estadio da Luz. In June 2007, Von Schwedler leave the club and he signed for Alki Larnaca of the Cypriot First Division
.
After of remain one season in Cyrpus, Von Schwedler return to Portugal signing by CF Os Belenenses
for the 2008–09 season. He made his Belenenses debut against Sporting Lisboa on 20 September 2009. He entered to the field in few occasions and he was release of the club at the of the season.
signing a contract until the end of the Torneo de Clausura in a free transfer. He arrived to the club, because the injury of the defender Miguel Riffo
and he wears the number 33 shirt, due to the other numbers are occuped by many players.
Von Schwedler made his Colo-Colo debut against Santiago Wanderers in a frendly match at Estadio Regional Chiledeportes as a 45th minute substitute. When he entered to the field, he was booed by the supporters of Colo-Colo, because his pass for the club's archirival Universidad de Chile. He appeared on the bench in few occasions and he did not play any matches. However, he proclaimed champion of the Torneo de Clausura. On December 2009, he was release of the club.
of the Honduran First División
on 7 July 2010. However, one day later, Von Schwedler had a deal with Everton de Viña del Mar, joining to the club, announcing that will not play for Real España.
On 17 July 2010, he debuted for Everton against Audax Italiano in a 2–0 loss. On 24 July, for second match for the club, he scored his first goal for the club against Universidad Católica in a 1–1 draw at Estadio Sausalito
, in the same game also received a red card. After the departure of Nelson Acosta
, unfortunately the team was relegated to the second divition. On 5 March 2011, von Schwedler scored his first goal in the Primera B
in a 4–0 home win to Antofagasta.
, not scoring goals. On 24 March 2007, he played his last game for Chile that was against Brazil
in a 4–0 loss at Ullevi Stadium in Sweden
. In this match, he committed a penalty to Lúcio
in the 15th minute, receiving a yellow card, finally this penalty was scored by Ronaldinho
, he finish being replaced by Reinaldo Navia
in the 46th minute.
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an professional footballer with German descendent who plays as a Centre back
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Chilean club Everton. He has also been capped by Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
.
Early Carrer
Born in Santiago, Von Schwedler started his senior career at Universidad de Chile and he debuted for the club in 1998, aged 18. In 1999, Von Schwedler won his first league title and he was consecrated as defender in the. In the 2000 season, he was a key player under the squad of the coach César Vaccia, won his second league title and one Copa ChileCopa Chile
The Copa Chile is an annual cup competition for Chilean football teams. Due to time constraints and club pressure, the trophy was cancelled in 2000, but returned in 2008...
.
His good seasons with the Universidad de Chile, made that the Italian side AS Bari cought eye on he and shortly after being linked with the Serie B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
club. On 31 January 2003, Von Schwedler signed for Bari and he had as partners to his countrymens Jaime Valdés
Jaime Valdés
Jaime Andrés Valdés Zapata is a Chilean footballer who plays for Chile national team and Italian Serie A team Parma, on loan from Sporting....
and Nicolás Córdova
Nicolás Córdova
Nicolas Andrés Córdova San Cristóbal is a Chilean footballer. A midfielder, who currently plays with Brescia.-Career:...
. He was a key player in the club, being in the starting lineup in many occasions. However, he joined to SV Austria Salzburg
SV Austria Salzburg
SV Austria Salzburg is an Austrian association football club, based in the city of Salzburg. The club was formed in 2005, by some of the supporters of the original SV Salzburg after it was renamed FC Red Bull Salzburg by new owners who also changed the club's colours from its traditional violet...
on loan. After of his spent in this club, he moved to Red Bull Salzburg.
Portugal
During the summer of 2006, was announced that Von Schwedler joined to CS MarítimoCS Marítimo
Club Sport Marítimo MH M, commonly known as just Marítimo , is a Portuguese sports club, founded in Funchal, Madeira, in 1910. The club is regarded as an important club in Portugal, and are widely known throughout the Portuguese speaking world, in countries such as Brazil, Angola, and Cape...
of the Portuguese Liga
Portuguese Liga
The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
. On 22 October 2006, he made his Marítimo debut against SC Beira-Mar, playing the full 90 minutes. In his second match for the club, he scored his fist for the club in the 4–1 victory against SC Braga
SC Braga
Sporting Clube de Braga , commonly known as Sporting de Braga or just Braga, is a Portuguese sports club, from the city of Braga. Its football team plays at the AXA Stadium, also known as The Quarry, which was built for UEFA Euro 2004...
, in the same match, he received a red card. On 25 December 2006, he scored the only (own
Own goal
An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
) goal in a 1–0 away loss against SL Benfica
SL Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
at Estadio da Luz. In June 2007, Von Schwedler leave the club and he signed for Alki Larnaca of the Cypriot First Division
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
.
After of remain one season in Cyrpus, Von Schwedler return to Portugal signing by CF Os Belenenses
CF Os Belenenses
Clube de Futebol Os Belenenses, commonly known simply as Belenenses or Belenenses Lisbon, founded in 1919, is one of the oldest Portuguese sports clubs. It is based in the Belém quarter of Lisbon, hence the club name, which translates as "The ones from Belém."-History:The main activities of the...
for the 2008–09 season. He made his Belenenses debut against Sporting Lisboa on 20 September 2009. He entered to the field in few occasions and he was release of the club at the of the season.
Colo-Colo
On 14 October 2009, after of pass the medical, Von Schewdler joined to Colo-ColoColo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
signing a contract until the end of the Torneo de Clausura in a free transfer. He arrived to the club, because the injury of the defender Miguel Riffo
Miguel Riffo
Miguel Riffo is a Chilean footballer, who plays defender currently for Santiago Morning.-Club career:Riffo began in the youth ranks of Colo-Colo, making his professional debut in 2001 against Unión San Felipe...
and he wears the number 33 shirt, due to the other numbers are occuped by many players.
Von Schwedler made his Colo-Colo debut against Santiago Wanderers in a frendly match at Estadio Regional Chiledeportes as a 45th minute substitute. When he entered to the field, he was booed by the supporters of Colo-Colo, because his pass for the club's archirival Universidad de Chile. He appeared on the bench in few occasions and he did not play any matches. However, he proclaimed champion of the Torneo de Clausura. On December 2009, he was release of the club.
Everton
After several months without playing football, von Schwedler moved to Real EspañaReal C.D. España
Real Club Deportivo España, Real España, or simply España is a Honduran football club, which currently plays in the Liga Nacional de Honduras in San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras.-History:...
of the Honduran First División
Liga Nacional de Futbol de Honduras
Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras is the first and highest division of football in Honduras. The league season is divided into Opening and Closing . One team is relegated to the Liga de Ascenso and one team is promoted from Liga de Ascenso...
on 7 July 2010. However, one day later, Von Schwedler had a deal with Everton de Viña del Mar, joining to the club, announcing that will not play for Real España.
On 17 July 2010, he debuted for Everton against Audax Italiano in a 2–0 loss. On 24 July, for second match for the club, he scored his first goal for the club against Universidad Católica in a 1–1 draw at Estadio Sausalito
Estadio Sausalito
Estadio Sausalito is a multi-purpose stadium in Viña del Mar, Chile. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of CD Everton. The stadium holds 18,037 people and was built in 1929...
, in the same game also received a red card. After the departure of Nelson Acosta
Nelson Acosta
Nelson Bonifacio Acosta López, nicknamed Pelado Acosta and "El Ratón" , is a former Uruguayan football player. He became a nationalized Chilean in 1984 and is currently a football coach.He managed the national team of Chile from 1996 to 2001, leading them to the 1998 FIFA World Cup...
, unfortunately the team was relegated to the second divition. On 5 March 2011, von Schwedler scored his first goal in the Primera B
Primera B (Chile)
Primera División B del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the second level of Chilean football in the Chilean football league system, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional....
in a 4–0 home win to Antofagasta.
International career
Alex von Schwedler has played in four occasions for Chile national football teamChile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
, not scoring goals. On 24 March 2007, he played his last game for Chile that was against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in a 4–0 loss at Ullevi Stadium in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. In this match, he committed a penalty to Lúcio
Lúcio
Lucimar Ferreira da Silva , commonly known as Lúcio, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A club Inter and the Brazil national team. He is a strong defender with good aerial play, who adds presence in the attack.Lúcio began his professional career in 1997, in one...
in the 15th minute, receiving a yellow card, finally this penalty was scored by Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is a two-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year, awarded to the best player over the year...
, he finish being replaced by Reinaldo Navia
Reinaldo Navia
Reinaldo Marcelino Navia Amador is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays for the Chilean Primera División side Ñublense as Striker....
in the 46th minute.
Universidad de Chile
- Primera División de Chile (2): 1999, 2000
- Copa ChileCopa ChileThe Copa Chile is an annual cup competition for Chilean football teams. Due to time constraints and club pressure, the trophy was cancelled in 2000, but returned in 2008...
(1): 2000
Colo-Colo
- Primera División de Chile (1): Apertura 2009