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Georges Perroud (January 20, 1928 – December 18, 2014) was a Swiss footballer who played as a defender.

Georges Perroud
Personal information
Full name Georges Perroud
Date of birth (1928-01-20)20 January 1928
Place of birth Vaud, Switzerland
Date of death (2014-12-18)18 December 2014
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Urania Genève Sport
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1949 Urania Genève Sport
1949–1950 Servette FC 13
1950–1954 Urania Genève Sport
1954–1960 FC Lugano 70
1960–1961 Unknown
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Biography

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Born in Vaud, Switzerland, on January 20, 1928, Georges Perroud was a Swiss footballer renowned for his disciplined defensive style. He played for notable Swiss clubs, including Urania Genève Sport, Servette FC, and FC Lugano. Perroud was instrumental in Servette FC’s Championnat de Suisse de football win during the 1949–50 season and remains a respected figure in Swiss football history.

Club Career

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Georges Perroud began his professional football career with Urania Genève Sport in 1947. In 1949, he transferred to Servette FC[1] [2], where he played a key role in helping the team secure the Championnat de Suisse de football during the 1949–50 season.[3] Following his success with Servette, Perroud returned to Urania Genève Sport in 1950.

In 1954, Perroud joined FC Lugano[4], where he became a cornerstone of the team’s defense. During his six years with the club, he made 70 appearances and further cemented his reputation as a dependable and disciplined defender.[5] In 1960, he ended his football career and became a coach for several second-division teams.

Achievements

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Swiss Champion: 1949–50[6] with Servette FC

Legacy

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Georges Perroud remains a notable figure in Swiss football history, particularly for his contributions to Servette FC and FC Lugano. His disciplined defensive style and tactical awareness were highly regarded throughout his playing career.

References

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  1. ^ Journal de Genève (1949-11-26). "Servette strengthens with Perroud". Journal de Genève. p. 12. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  2. ^ "Urania Genève Sport - Transfers 1949". Transfermarkt. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  3. ^ Super Servette. "Servette FC Squad 1949–50" (PDF). Super-Servette.ch. Super Servette. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  4. ^ Gazzetta Ticinese (1954-07-17). "Georges Perroud joins FC Lugano". Gazzetta Ticinese. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  5. ^ Transfermarkt. "Georges Perroud - Player Profile". Transfermarkt. Transfermarkt. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  6. ^ Gazzetta Ticinese (1950-06-05). "Servette Campione Svizzero". Gazzetta Ticinese. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-12-26.