Didier Gigon
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Didier Gigon is a Swiss
former footballer
who played as a midfielder during the 1980s 1990's and early 2000s.
Gigon started playing professionally with his local side FC Biel-Bienne
in 1986 before moving to Neuchâtel Xamax
in 1988. In 1991, he signed for Lausanne Sports
then moved on to FC Basel
in 1993. Two years later, he returned to Neuchâtel Xamax
where he played for three seasons. During the 1998/99 season he played for Sing Tao
of Hong Kong
and Portugal
's F.C. Alverca
but failed to adapt in both countries and returned to Switzerland
late in the season to play for Neuchâtel Xamax for a third time. Etoile Carouge signed him in 2000 and he retired in the summer of 2001.
He earned one cap for the Swiss national team
in 1990.
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....
former footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who played as a midfielder during the 1980s 1990's and early 2000s.
Gigon started playing professionally with his local side FC Biel-Bienne
FC Biel-Bienne
FC Biel-Bienne is a football club based in Biel/Bienne. The currently play in the Swiss Challenge League.-Honours:*Swiss Super League**Champions : 1947**Runners-up : 1948, 1960*Swiss Cup**Runners-up : 1961-Current squad:...
in 1986 before moving to Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel 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 1988. In 1991, he signed for Lausanne Sports
Lausanne Sports
Lausanne-Sports is a Swiss sports club based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is most famous for its football department , but the club also had athletics, sport rowing, and rink hockey departments until they split in 2009 over a row about the construction of a new stadium that will be built by...
then moved on to FC Basel
FC Basel
Fussball Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel is a Swiss football club based in Basel. They are one of the most successful clubs in Swiss football, having won the Swiss Super League 14 times, the third most for any Swiss club. They were most successful in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning the...
in 1993. Two years later, he returned to Neuchâtel Xamax
where he played for three seasons. During the 1998/99 season he played for Sing Tao
Sing Tao (football)
Sing Tao Sports Club is a now defunct Hong Kong football club which was dissolved after the 1998-99 season. The team was established by Aw Hoe in 1940 and made their first appearance in Hong Kong First Division League in 1940-41 season. The team reglated to Hong Kong Second Division League twice...
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
's F.C. Alverca
F.C. Alverca
Futebol Clube de Alverca is a Portuguese football club based in Alverca do Ribatejo, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon. Founded on 1 September 1939, it currently plays in the Lisbon District Championships.-History:...
but failed to adapt in both countries and returned to Switzerland
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....
late in the season to play for Neuchâtel Xamax for a third time. Etoile Carouge signed him in 2000 and he retired in the summer of 2001.
He earned one cap for the Swiss national team
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
in 1990.