Martin Rueda (born 9 January 1963) is a Swiss former professional footballer and manager who played as a defender. His parents are Spanish, coming from Málaga. His last managing appointment was as interim head coach of Neuchâtel Xamax in the Swiss Super League.[1] He is currently assistant coach of Fabio Celestini at FC Basel in the Swiss Super League.[2]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 January 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Zurich, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Basel (assistant coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1986 | Grasshopper | 59 | (5) |
| 1986–1991 | Wettingen | 161 | (22) |
| 1991–1995 | Lucerne | 133 | (20) |
| 1995–1998 | Neuchâtel Xamax | 72 | (6) |
| Total | 425 | (53) | |
| International career | |||
| 1993–1994 | Switzerland | 5 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1999–2000 | Wohlen | ||
| 2000–2001 | Winterthur | ||
| 2001–2004 | Wohlen | ||
| 2004 | Aarau | ||
| 2005–2006 | Grasshopper U-16 | ||
| 2006 | Grasshopper U-18 | ||
| 2007–2010 | Wohlen | ||
| 2010–2012 | Lausanne-Sport | ||
| 2012–2013 | Young Boys | ||
| 2013 | Dubai | ||
| 2015–2016 | Wohlen | ||
| 2016 | Wil | ||
| 2020 | Neuchâtel Xamax (interim) | ||
| 2023– | Basel (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Rueda played for Grasshopper Club Zürich, FC Wettingen, FC Lucerne, Neuchâtel Xamax[3] and was in the Swiss squad at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He earned five caps in total.[4][5]
He previously coached FC Wohlen, FC Winterthur, FC Aarau and Grasshopper Club Zürich U-16 and U-18.[6][7]
References edit
- ^ "Xamax: Martin Rueda remplace Stéphane Henchoz pour la fin de l'année". ArcInfo (in German). 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Martin Rueda wird Assistenztrainer beim FCB" (in Swiss High German). FC Basel. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Martin Rueda at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Switzerland - International Matches - Details".
- ^ "Radio Télévision Suisse".
- ^ "Martin Rueda nouvel entraîneur du LS". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
- ^ "BSC Young Boys - Offizielle Internetseite". Archived from the original on 8 October 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
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