Marcos Gelabert
Encyclopedia
Marcos Agustín Gelabert (born 16 September 1981 in General Pico
, La Pampa
) is an Argentine
footballer who plays for Swiss Super League
side Neuchâtel Xamax
. His position is defensive midfielder
.
in the Primera División Argentina
in 2001. He went on to play over 100 games for the club before he moved to Swiss Super League
side FC St. Gallen
in 2006. He became, arguably, the clubs best player but after their relegation into the Swiss Challenge League at the end of the 2007–08 season, he signed for FC Basel
on 16 June 2008, signing a 3 year contract. He made his Basel debut on 18 July 2008, in a 2–1 win over BSC Young Boys
at the Stade de Suisse, Wankdorf
. He played his first European game in a Basel shirt on 13 August 2008 in a 0–0 Champions League Qualifying
match draw against Vitória S.C. at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques
. His first goal for FCB came on 30 August 2008, in a 2–0 win over FC Aarau
at Stadion Brügglifeld
. On 1 July 2010 he transferred to Neuchâtel Xamax
.
General Pico
General Pico is a city located in the north-east of La Pampa Province, Argentina. It has a surface of . Is located at above sea level and inside the region of the Pampa Húmeda Llana...
, La Pampa
La Pampa Province
La Pampa is a sparsely populated province of Argentina, located in the Pampas in the center of the country. Neighboring provinces are from the north clockwise San Luis, Córdoba, Buenos Aires, Río Negro, Neuquén and Mendoza.-History:...
) is an Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
footballer who plays for 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...
side 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...
. His position is defensive midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Career
He started his career at Estudiantes de La PlataEstudiantes de La Plata
Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history....
in the Primera División Argentina
Primera División Argentina
The Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs...
in 2001. He went on to play over 100 games for the club before he moved to 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...
side FC St. Gallen
FC St. Gallen
Football Club St. Gallen 1879 is a Swiss football club based in St. Gallen. The club is currently playing in the 2011/12 Swiss Challenge League.-Brief history:...
in 2006. He became, arguably, the clubs best player but after their relegation into the Swiss Challenge League at the end of the 2007–08 season, he signed for 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...
on 16 June 2008, signing a 3 year contract. He made his Basel debut on 18 July 2008, in a 2–1 win over BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
Berner Sport Club Young Boys 1898 is a Swiss sporting club based in the capital city of Bern. The name is often abbreviated to YB . Abroad, YB is often referred to as Young Boys Bern. The club's colors are yellow and black....
at the Stade de Suisse, Wankdorf
Stade de Suisse, Wankdorf
The Stade de Suisse Wankdorf is a football stadium in Bern, Switzerland.It is the home ground of the Swiss football team BSC Young Boys, and is currently the second biggest all-seater football stadium in Switzerland....
. He played his first European game in a Basel shirt on 13 August 2008 in a 0–0 Champions League Qualifying
UEFA Champions League 2008–09
The 2008–09 UEFA Champions League was the 54th edition of Europe's premier club football tournament and the 17th edition under the current UEFA Champions League format. The final was played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 27 May 2009. It was the eighth time the European Cup final has been held in...
match draw against Vitória S.C. at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques
Estádio D. Afonso Henriques
The Estádio D. Afonso Henriques is a football stadium in the city of Guimarães, Portugal.The stadium is home of Guimarães's most successful team, Vitória de Guimarães, presently completing in the top-flight Portuguese Liga...
. His first goal for FCB came on 30 August 2008, in a 2–0 win over FC 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...
at Stadion Brügglifeld
Stadion Brügglifeld
Stadion Brügglifeld is a multi-purpose stadium in Aarau, Switzerland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Aarau. The current capacity is 9249 seats, divided into 1499 covered seats...
. On 1 July 2010 he transferred 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...
.
Honours
Basel- Swiss Super LeagueSwiss 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...
: 2010 - Swiss CupSchweizer CupThe Swiss Cup is a football cup tournament that has been organised annually since 1926 by the Swiss Football Association . The winner is allowed to take part in the UEFA Europa League. Between 2003 and 2008 the cup has been sponsored and known as the Swisscom Cup.-Finals:All played...
: 2010 - Uhren CupUhrencupThe Uhrencup is a club football tournament, held annually in Switzerland.The tournament usually features four teams , each playing two matches, and is held in July at Stadion Brühl in Grenchen. As a friendly tournament, the format tends to be fluid...
: 2008
External links
- Statistics at Guardian Stats Centre
- weltfussball.de
- Profile at FC Basel
- Profile at Swiss Football League Website