Johann Lonfat

Swiss footballer (born 1973)

Johann Lonfat (born 11 September 1973) is a Swiss former professional footballer. A midfielder, he played in the centre or on the right.^[1]

Career

Lonfat was born in Martigny, Switzerland. During his career, Lonfat represented Martigny-Sports (1991–92 and 2009), FC Sion (1992–98), Servette FC (1998–2002 and 2007–09) and Sochaux (2002–2007, playing 96 Ligue 1 matches with one goal).^[2] A Swiss international, he received a total of 24 caps.

He was initially named in Switzerland's UEFA Euro 2004 squad but had to withdraw through injury and was replaced by Tranquillo Barnetta.^[3]

Honours

Sion^[1]

• Swiss championship: 1996–97
• Swiss Cup: 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97

Servette^[1]

• Swiss championship: 1998–99
• Swiss Cup: 2000–01

Sochaux^[2]

• Coupe de la Ligue: 2003–04

References

1. Johann Lonfat at National-Football-Teams.com
2. Jacques Wullschleger. "Johann Lonfat (ancien footballeur): ce milieu de terrain avait du crédit. Il l'a placé en Suisse" (in French). Retrieved 25 September 2017.
3. "Barnetta steps up for Swiss". uefa.com. 6 June 2004. Retrieved 18 December 2015.

External links

• Johann Lonfat at L'Équipe Football (in French)
• Johann Lonfat at WorldFootball.net