Stephan Lichtsteiner is a Swiss former professional footballer.
21 Facts About Stephan Lichtsteiner
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Stephan Lichtsteiner played 257 total games for the Turin side over seven years and won 14 trophies, including the Serie A title in each of his seasons with the team.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner represented his country at two UEFA European Championships and three FIFA World Cups.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner was born in Adligenswil, Canton of Lucerne and played for the local football club.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner left home as a teenager to play for Grasshopper Zurich.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner became a regular in his first season and helped Lille to a third-place finish to secure a Champions League spot.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner himself was booked for a heated confrontation with Roma defender Christian Panucci, after the Italian had fouled him.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner played a part in Lazio's successful campaign, scoring in the penalty shoot-out against Sampdoria in the final, and claimed the Supercoppa Italiana at the beginning of the next season.
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On 23 September 2015, Stephan Lichtsteiner was substituted at half time during a league match against Frosinone due to breathing difficulty.
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On 5 June 2018, Stephan Lichtsteiner signed for Arsenal on a free transfer.
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On 3 June 2019, it was announced that Stephan Lichtsteiner would leave Arsenal after just one season at the club.
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On 12 August 2020, Stephan Lichtsteiner announced that he would retire from football.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner was first called up to the senior squad on two occasions in 2005 but was an unused substitute both times.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner played every match at the tournament and eventually replaced Degen as first choice right back.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner retained his starting place under new manager Ottmar Hitzfeld and played every minute in 8 of the 10 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner played seven games in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, with the Swiss failing to reach the finals in Poland and Ukraine.
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In 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, Stephan Lichtsteiner scored in home wins over the Faroe Islands, Andorra and Hungary, as the Swiss qualified through the play-offs.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner was named in Petkovic's 23-man squad for the finals in Russia.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner has been described by former FIFA referee Jonas Eriksson as the most disagreeable player he has met.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner is married to Manuela Markworth, an economist and fitness instructor.
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In 2021, Stephan Lichtsteiner joined the board of directors of ice hockey club HC Lugano.