Alain Gaspoz: profile
Alain Gaspoz (born 16 May 1970 in Fribourg, Switzerland) is a retired Beninese footballer who played as a defender.
Gaspoz made the step into senior football with FC Fribourg in 1989. He played for 9 clubs between 1989 and 2007. His most appearances came at FC Zürich (1999), where he made 94 appearances and scored 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 379 appearances and 21 goals.
At international level, Gaspoz represented Benin (2003–2008).
Nationality explained: Why does Alain Gaspoz play for Benin?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 33)
- Club career
- 1989–2007 (19 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (21 in 379)
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 5% of Beninese internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Sion (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Halimatu Ayinde, Amido Baldé and Gueïda Fofana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1992 |  FC Fribourg |
Promotion League | – | 0 |
| 1991–1992 | Étoile Sportive Malley |
1. Liga Classic | 30 | 2 |
| 1992–1994 | FC St. Gallen |
Swiss Super League | – | 0 |
| 1993–1994 | FC Fribourg |
Promotion League | 31 | 3 |
| 1994–1995 | FC Winterthur |
Challenge League | 25 | 0 |
| 1995–1998 | FC Sion |
Swiss Super League | 65 | 0 |
| 1998–2000 | FC Lugano |
Swiss Super League | – | 0 |
| 1999 | FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 94 | 12 |
| 1999–2000 | FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | – | – |
| 2000–2002 | FC Lugano |
Swiss Super League | – | – |
| 2002–2003 | Servette FC |
Swiss Super League | 27 | 1 |
| 2003–2004 | FC Aarau |
Swiss Super League | 26 | 0 |
| 2004–2007 | FC Sion |
Swiss Super League | 81 | 3 |
| Total | 379 | 21 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2008 |  Benin |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Alain Gaspoz?
Alain Gaspoz was born on 16 May 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was Alain Gaspoz born?
Alain Gaspoz was born in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Which national team does Alain Gaspoz play for?
Alain Gaspoz played international football for Benin.
Which clubs has Alain Gaspoz played for?
Alain Gaspoz's recorded clubs are FC Fribourg, Étoile Sportive Malley, FC St. Gallen, FC Winterthur, FC Sion, FC Lugano, FC Zürich, Servette FC and FC Aarau.
How tall is Alain Gaspoz?
Alain Gaspoz is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Alain Gaspoz play?
Alain Gaspoz played as a defender.