Michael Kempter
Michael Kempter (born 12 January 1995) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays for FC Zürich as a full-back.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michael Kempter | ||
Date of birth | 12 January 1995 | ||
Place of birth | Schlieren, Switzerland | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Full-back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | FC Zürich | ||
Number | 24 | ||
Youth career | |||
FC Rudolfstetten | |||
–2016 | FC Zürich | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016– | FC Zürich | 14 | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2014 | Switzerland U19 | 1 | (0) |
2014–2016 | Switzerland U20 | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 November 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 November 2018 |
Career
Zürich
Kempter, a product of the Zürich youth academy, made his league debut for the club on 24 April 2016 in a 3–0 away defeat to Young Boys, coming on as an 81st minute substitute for Vinícius Freitas.[2] He scored his first competitive goal for the club on 10 April 2017 in a 5–2 away victory in the league over Le Mont.[3] His goal, scored in the 54th minute, made the score 5–0 to Zürich.
In June 2017, Kempter suffered a rupture of the cruciate ligament.[4] He was out until March 2018 and only one month later, he got injured again and had to get a surgery. On 1 February 2019, Kempter was relegated to the U-21 squad.[5]
International career
Born to a Swiss father and a Filipina mother, Kempter is eligible to represent both Switzerland and Philippines at international level.
Philippines
In June 2019, Kempter received his first call up for the Philippines in a friendly against China.[6]
References
- "Switzerland – M. Kempter – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- "Young Boys vs. Zurich – 24 April 2016 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- "Le Mont vs. Zurich – 10 April 2017 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- Michael Kempter fällt mehrere Monate aus, fcz.ch, 30 June 2017
- Kadermutationen in der Winterpause 2018/2019, fcz.ch, 1 February 2019
- "Philippines Head To China PR For International Friendly Match". Philippine Football Federation. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
External links
- Michael Kempter at Soccerbase
- Michael Kempter at Soccerway
- Michael Kempter at FootballDatabase.eu
- Michael Kempter at worldfootball.net