Alain Geiger

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed leader

Rating

Caps

112

Goals

Life

1960

Clubs

Servette, Neuchâtel Xamax FCS, AS Saint-Étienne

#18

Editorial rank of 33 for Switzerland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true Swiss football icon, this commanding defender amassed over 100 caps, leading his nation's defence with distinction for many years. Career record: 112 caps and 5 goals for Switzerland; club career at Servette, Neuchâtel Xamax FCS, AS Saint-Étienne.

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Around Geiger in the almanac

One rank above: Stéphane Henchoz at #17.

One rank below: Blaise Nkufo at #19.

Switzerland's editorial top five: Stéphane Chapuisat · Yann Sommer · Alexander Frei · Granit Xhaka · Stephan Lichtsteiner.