1. Johan Vonlanthen Benavidez was born on 1 February 1986 and is a former professional footballer who played as a winger.
19 Facts About Johan Vonlanthen
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Johan Vonlanthen initially announced the end of his active career in May 2012.
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Johan Vonlanthen came back out of retirement in May 2013 and signed for Grasshoppers in June.
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Johan Vonlanthen retired in August 2018 after two years with FC Wil.
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On 21 June 2004, Johan Vonlanthen became the youngest goalscorer when he scored for the Switzerland national team against France in Coimbra, Portugal at the age of 18 years and 141 days old.
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Johan Vonlanthen made a good initial impression and helped PSV qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
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Johan Vonlanthen moved to Colombian Primera Division side Itagui in August 2011.
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On 30 May 2012, Johan Vonlanthen announced his retirement at age 26.
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On 13 June 2013, Johan Vonlanthen came out of retirement to join Grasshoppers, signing a one-year deal with an option for a further two years.
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On 27 December 2013, Johan Vonlanthen was loaned out to Swiss second division side Schaffhausen, due to a lack of playing time at Grasshoppers.
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Johan Vonlanthen retired in August 2018 after two years with FC Wil.
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Johan Vonlanthen's stepfather is a Swiss national, giving him the right to play for that country.
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On 6 June 2004, Johan Vonlanthen made his senior debut for the Switzerland national team against Liechtenstein.
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Johan Vonlanthen came on as a substitute in the 81st minute to replace Alexander Frei.
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At UEFA Euro 2004, Johan Vonlanthen became the second youngest player to play in the tournament when he came on as a substitute against England.
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Since the European Championships in Portugal, Johan Vonlanthen managed to maintain a regular position in the national team and as well as playing frequently in the under 21s side.
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Johan Vonlanthen was part of the squad that very narrowly lost out to Spain on a place in the 2009 European Championships.
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Johan Vonlanthen was called up to the Swiss squad to play in 2006 FIFA World Cup, but was unable to participate due to a hamstring injury.
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Johan Vonlanthen is an adherent of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a strict evangelical denomination.