How many caps did Alain Geiger win for Switzerland?

Alain Geiger won 112 caps for Switzerland, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Alain Geiger play for?

FC Sion (1977–1981), Servette (1981–1986), Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (1986–1988), AS Saint-Étienne (1988–1990), FC Sion (1990–1995), Grasshopper Club Zürich (1995–1997).

Where does Alain Geiger rank among Switzerland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Alain Geiger #20 of Switzerland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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20 / Switzerland · 1980–1996

Alain Geiger

CB leader

Caps · Switzerland

112

Goals · Switzerland

Life

1960

Clubs

Servette, Neuchâtel Xamax FCS, AS Saint-Étienne

#20

Editorial rank of 33 for Switzerland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 112 caps and 5 goals for Switzerland; club career at Servette, Neuchâtel Xamax FCS, AS Saint-Étienne.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q668029

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Career record

1977–1981	FC Sion
1981–1986	Servette
1986–1988	Neuchâtel Xamax FCS
1988–1990	AS Saint-Étienne
1990–1995	FC Sion
1995–1997	Grasshopper Club Zürich
Switzerland	112 caps, 5 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Switzerland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Switzerland checked 4 October 2026

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Around Geiger in the almanac

One rank above: Stéphane Henchoz at #19.

One rank below: Blaise Nkufo at #21.

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

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