Johnny Leoni
Encyclopedia
Johnny Leoni is a footballer
from Switzerland
who currently plays as goalkeeper for FC Zurich in the Swiss Super League
.
He joined Zurich in May 2003, but did not become their first-choice keeper until the 2005–06 season
when he took over from Davide Taini
.
FCZ supporters remember fondly the 3 penalties in the penalty shootout in the quarterfinal
of the Swiss Cup against Aarau
.
His achievements have been noticed by Ottmar Hitzfeld
and he has been included in four squads for the Swiss national team
but has yet to make an appearance.
Swiss Cup winner in 2005 with FC Zurich.
Swiss Super League
winner in 2006
and 2007 with FC Zurich.
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...
from 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....
who currently plays as goalkeeper for FC Zurich in 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...
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He joined Zurich in May 2003, but did not become their first-choice keeper until the 2005–06 season
Swiss Super League 2005-06
Statistics of Swiss Super League in the 2005–2006 season.-League standings:-References:...
when he took over from Davide Taini
Davide Taini
Davide Taini is a Swiss association footballer who plays for Grasshopper Club Zürich.-External links:*...
.
FCZ supporters remember fondly the 3 penalties in the penalty shootout in the quarterfinal
Single-elimination tournament
A single-elimination tournament, also called a knockout, cup or sudden death tournament, is a type of elimination tournament where the loser of each match or bracket is immediately eliminated from winning the championship or first prize in the event...
of the Swiss Cup against Aarau
FC Aarau
FC Aarau is a Swiss football club, based in Aarau. They play in the Swiss Challenge League.-History:FC Aarau was formed on 26 May 1902 by workers from a local brewery. The early days of the club were a success and they won the Swiss championship in 1911/12 and then again in 1913/14...
.
His achievements have been noticed by Ottmar Hitzfeld
Ottmar Hitzfeld
Ottmar Hitzfeld is a German former football player and manager, nicknamed der General ....
and he has been included in four squads for the Swiss national team
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
but has yet to make an appearance.
Honours
Finalist in U-17 Swiss Cup (2000)Swiss Cup winner in 2005 with FC Zurich.
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...
winner in 2006
Swiss Super League 2005-06
Statistics of Swiss Super League in the 2005–2006 season.-League standings:-References:...
and 2007 with FC Zurich.
External links
- Official Website
- Profile on FZ Zurich Official Website
- National Football Teams
- Profile at FC Zurich Stats.