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Johan Vonlanthen was born on February 1, 1986 in Santa Marta, Magdalena Department, Colombia. Johan Vonlanthen is credited as an association football player and association football coach. The age as of 2026 is 40. The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Johan Vonlanthen's story carries a romance I find irresistible. Born in Santa Marta, Colombia, he became eligible for Switzerland through his Swiss stepfather and debuted in the Swiss Super League at just sixteen before moving to PSV. That is the trajectory of a prodigy, a quick winger expected to become a star. Football is humbling, though, and his career did not soar quite as high as those early flashes promised, with a first retirement announced in 2012. Still, I am drawn to players whose journeys cross continents and identities. The boy from Colombia who chose Switzerland and reached the European stage is a story worth remembering.
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- Name (English)
- Johan Vonlanthen
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨハン・フォンランテン
- Reading
- よはん・ふぉんらんてん
- Born
- February 1, 1986 (age 40)
- Origin
- Santa Marta, Magdalena Department, Colombia
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Johan Vonlanthen born?
Born February 1, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Johan Vonlanthen from?
Johan Vonlanthen is from Santa Marta, Magdalena Department, Colombia.
What does Johan Vonlanthen do?
Johan Vonlanthen works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Johan Vonlanthen?
Johan Vonlanthen is 175 cm.
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