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My Take
Pascal Zuberbühler commands my respect as the archetype of the dependable goalkeeper. At 197 cm, the Frauenfeld-born Swiss simply shrank the goal by standing in it, and his journey through Grasshoppers, Basel, Leverkusen and English clubs like West Brom and Fulham speaks to a restless professional willing to test himself anywhere. I especially like that he moved into coaching afterward, the natural arc of a lifer who never wanted to leave the game. The affectionate nickname Zubi tells you something money cannot measure about his character. To me he is the kind of unflashy custodian every great side quietly relies on.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pascal Zuberbühler
- Name (Japanese)
- パスカル・ツベルビューラー
- Reading
- ぱすかる・つべるびゅーらー
- Born
- January 8, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Frauenfeld, Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland
- Height
- 197 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pascal Zuberbühler born?
Born January 8, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Pascal Zuberbühler from?
Pascal Zuberbühler is from Frauenfeld, Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.
What does Pascal Zuberbühler do?
Pascal Zuberbühler works as association football player, association football coach, coach.
How tall is Pascal Zuberbühler?
Pascal Zuberbühler is 197 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.