Georges Kramer
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Georges Kramer was a Swiss
footballer and coach
, born in 1898 in Colombier (Switzerland
), date of death unknown.
, was a Swiss international
, before continuing his career in France.
He made his debut for FC Cantonal Neuchâtel, ancestor of Neuchâtel Xamax FC, before playing for Grasshopper-Club Zurich
, and then FC Bienne
.
He left Bienne to join FC Cette in 1922. With the Dauphins, he took part in an exceptional season, winning the Championship from the Ligue du Sud Est and reaching the final of the Coupe de France. However, he was involved in an infamous "affair" in 1923. The sétois club, before the advent of professionalism in French football, were accused of shamateurism.
Georges Kramer left for Gallia Club Lunel, a team who aspired to play in the highest levels of the league. He joined the club, in 1924, with his two brothers. He was also joint manager with French international Fernand Brunel.
The three Kramer brothers also left for SO Montpellier. The number of foreign players were limited to three per team to play in the Coupe de France, so Georges took French citizenship. He played in the Coupe de France in 1929, against the team's great rival of the time, FC Sète. The brothers Auguste and Edmond Kramer scored two goals in the win.
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 and coach
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
, born in 1898 in Colombier (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....
), date of death unknown.
Biography
Georges Kramer, like his brothers Auguste and EdmondEdmond Kramer
Edmond Kramer was an Swiss football player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Swiss team, which won the silver medal in the football tournament.-External links:**...
, was a Swiss international
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
, before continuing his career in France.
He made his debut for FC Cantonal Neuchâtel, ancestor of Neuchâtel Xamax FC, before playing for Grasshopper-Club Zurich
Grasshopper-Club Zürich
Grasshopper Club Zürich commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshopper is a Swiss multisports club based in Zürich. The oldest and best known section of Grasshopper Club Zürich is its football team...
, and then FC 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:...
.
He left Bienne to join FC Cette in 1922. With the Dauphins, he took part in an exceptional season, winning the Championship from the Ligue du Sud Est and reaching the final of the Coupe de France. However, he was involved in an infamous "affair" in 1923. The sétois club, before the advent of professionalism in French football, were accused of shamateurism.
Georges Kramer left for Gallia Club Lunel, a team who aspired to play in the highest levels of the league. He joined the club, in 1924, with his two brothers. He was also joint manager with French international Fernand Brunel.
The three Kramer brothers also left for SO Montpellier. The number of foreign players were limited to three per team to play in the Coupe de France, so Georges took French citizenship. He played in the Coupe de France in 1929, against the team's great rival of the time, FC Sète. The brothers Auguste and Edmond Kramer scored two goals in the win.
Honours
- Swiss ChampionSwiss Super LeagueThe 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 1916 with FC Cantonal Neuchâtel and in 1921 with Grasshopper-Club ZurichGrasshopper-Club ZürichGrasshopper Club Zürich commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshopper is a Swiss multisports club based in Zürich. The oldest and best known section of Grasshopper Club Zürich is its football team... - Finalist of the Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
1923 with FC Cette - Champion of the Ligue du Sud-Est DH in 1923 with FC Cette and in 1928 with SO Montpellier
- Winner of the Coupe de France in 1929 with SO Montpellier