Steve von Bergen
Encyclopedia
Steve von Bergen is a Swiss
footballer who plays as defender for Italian Serie A
club Cesena
. He played for FC Zürich for two full seasons, winning the Swiss Super League
in both campaigns and then moved to Hertha BSC, playing there for three years. He managed to establish himself as a regular on the Switzerland national football team
.
in 2000. In summer 2005, Lucien Favre
, then coach at FC Zürich, scouted the defender and brought him to the club. In his first season in Zürich, von Bergen earned 36 caps and contributed to the clubs first championship since 1981. The following season, FC Zürich defended their title. When Lucien Favre transferred to Hertha BSC in summer 2007, he brought von Bergen with him to the Bundesliga
. Von Bergen made his debut in the German top division on the second match day against Arminia Bielefeld
. During his first season in the German capital
, Hertha finished tenth, but qualified for the UEFA Cup
via fair-play rating. In the 2009–10
, after the departure of Josip Simunic
, von Bergen managed to establish himself as a regular in Hertha's starting formation.
After his contract in Berlin expired on June 2010, von Bergen agreed to join newly-promoted Italian Serie A club Cesena
on a free transfer.
on 6 September 2006 against Costa Rica
. He has been a constant member of the Swiss team, and was called to a preliminary squad for Euro 2008. Due to a broken hand, von Bergen was not able to take part in the tournament. Von Bergen is part of the Swiss national team at the 2010 World Cup. In the first match, where shocked 1–0, Philippe Senderos
was substituted in the 36th minute after injuring his ankle seriously in an accidental collision with a teammate, and von Bergen replaced him. It was his first appearance in a major tournament (Euro/World Cup).
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
footballer who plays as defender for Italian Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
club Cesena
A.C. Cesena
Associazione Calcio Cesena is an Italian football club based in Cesena, Romagna. The club was formed in 1940 and won the first promotion to Serie A in 1973. Since then, the club have been in the Italian Premier League for a total of in 11 seasons, reaching the best achievement in 1976 with the 6th...
. He played for FC Zürich for two full seasons, winning the Swiss Super League
Swiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
in both campaigns and then moved to Hertha BSC, playing there for three years. He managed to establish himself as a regular on the Switzerland national football team
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
.
Club career
Von Bergen began in the youth division of FC Hauterive, before joining Neuchâtel XamaxNeuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club is a Swiss football club, based in Neuchâtel. It was created in 1970 through a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax . The club plays in red shirts, black shorts and red socks and are currently in the Axpo Super League, the highest Swiss football league. They play...
in 2000. In summer 2005, Lucien Favre
Lucien Favre
Lucien Favre is a football manager and former Swiss international player. He is the current head coach of Borussia Mönchengladbach.- Playing career :...
, then coach at FC Zürich, scouted the defender and brought him to the club. In his first season in Zürich, von Bergen earned 36 caps and contributed to the clubs first championship since 1981. The following season, FC Zürich defended their title. When Lucien Favre transferred to Hertha BSC in summer 2007, he brought von Bergen with him to the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
. Von Bergen made his debut in the German top division on the second match day against Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
DSC Arminia Bielefeld is a German sports club from Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. Arminia offers the sports of football, field hockey, figure skating and cue sports. The club has 11,394 members and the club colours are black, white and blue...
. During his first season in the German capital
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, Hertha finished tenth, but qualified for the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
via fair-play rating. In the 2009–10
Hertha BSC season 2009–10
The 2009–10 season of Hertha BSC began on 1 August 2009 with a DFB-Cup match against Preußen Münster and ended on 8 May 2010, the last matchday of the Bundesliga, with a match against Bayern Munich. Hertha was eliminated in the second round of the DFB-Cup by 1860 Munich, and in round of 32 in the...
, after the departure of Josip Simunic
Josip Šimunic
Josip Šimunić is a Croatian footballer who plays as a defender for Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatian national team.-Club career:...
, von Bergen managed to establish himself as a regular in Hertha's starting formation.
After his contract in Berlin expired on June 2010, von Bergen agreed to join newly-promoted Italian Serie A club Cesena
A.C. Cesena
Associazione Calcio Cesena is an Italian football club based in Cesena, Romagna. The club was formed in 1940 and won the first promotion to Serie A in 1973. Since then, the club have been in the Italian Premier League for a total of in 11 seasons, reaching the best achievement in 1976 with the 6th...
on a free transfer.
International career
Von Bergen made his debut for the Swiss national teamSwitzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
on 6 September 2006 against Costa Rica
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
. He has been a constant member of the Swiss team, and was called to a preliminary squad for Euro 2008. Due to a broken hand, von Bergen was not able to take part in the tournament. Von Bergen is part of the Swiss national team at the 2010 World Cup. In the first match, where shocked 1–0, Philippe Senderos
Philippe Senderos
Philippe Sylvain Senderos - is a Swiss footballer who plays as a defender for Fulham and the Switzerland national football team. Previously he has played for Servette, Arsenal, A.C...
was substituted in the 36th minute after injuring his ankle seriously in an accidental collision with a teammate, and von Bergen replaced him. It was his first appearance in a major tournament (Euro/World Cup).
External links
- Steve von Bergen at Transfermarkt.de
- Steve von Bergen at ESPNsoccernet
- Steve von Bergen at Sky Sports