About Juan Schwanner
Juan Schwanner, 94, Hungarian-Chilean football player and coach.
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|Juan Schwanner, János Schwanner (5 February 1921 – 8 May 2015) was a Hungarian–Chilean football player and manager.
Personal life
Schwanner was born János Schwanner in Hungary to parents of Hungarian and Chilean descent. While playing football in Chile he took up Chilean citizenship and adopted the Spanish name Juan.
Playing career
After stints with Hungarian clubs Schwanner moved to Flamengo in Brazil. He later moved to Chile where he played for Audax Italiano and Colo Colo.
Managerial career
Schwanner coached Grazer AK, Club Brugge, New Zealand, Luzern, Zürich and Melbourne Hakoah.
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