David Schweitzer
David Schweitzer (18 July 1925 – 17 August 1997) was an Israeli football player and manager who was active at both professional and international levels.
.jpg.webp) Schweitzer in 1969. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 July 1925 | ||
| Place of birth | Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine | ||
| Date of death | 17 August 1997 (aged 72) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Hapoel Tel Aviv | |||
| Hapoel Haifa | |||
| Hapoel Kiryat Haim | |||
| National team | |||
| 1949–1954 | Israel | 6 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1973–1977 | Israel | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Playing career
Schweitzer started his athletic career as a basketball player with Hapoel Tel Aviv, before switching to football.[1] During his time with Hapoel Haifa, Schweitzer took coaching courses and served as the youth team coach,[2] and transferred to Hapoel Kiryat Haim, where he acted as player-coach.[3]
Schweitzer made six appearances for the Israeli national team between 1949 and 1954.[4]
Coaching career
Schweitzer managed the Israeli national team between 1973 and 1977.
References
- 17.08.1997: David Schweitzer, Sharp-Tongued "Mr. Football" Died Lita Levin, 18 August 2011, haaretz.co.il (in Hebrew)
- Hapoel Haifa Youth are State Champions Davar, 8 July 1956, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- Schweitzer's Black Opening Ma'ariv, 16 October 1986, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- "Israel National Team - Appearances and Goalscoring". RSSSF. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
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