| Stéphane Henchoz |
| Personal information |
| Full name |
Stéphane Henchoz |
| Date of birth |
September 7, 1974 (1974-09-07) (age 33) |
| Place of birth |
Billens, Switzerland |
| Height |
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Playing position |
Defender |
| Club information |
| Current club |
None |
| Number |
N/A |
| Youth clubs |
| 1989–1992 |
FC Bulle |
| Senior clubs1 |
| Years |
Club |
App (Gls)* |
1992–1995
1995–1997
1997–1999
1999–2005
2005
2005–2006
2006–2008 |
Neuchâtel Xamax
SV Hamburg
Blackburn Rovers
Liverpool
Celtic
Wigan Athletic
Blackburn Rovers |
091 (1)
049 (2)
071 (0)
135 (0)
006 (0)
026 (0)
011 (0) |
| National team2 |
| 1993–2005 |
Switzerland |
072 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 09:49, 2 March 2008 (UTC).
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 17:29, 25 February 2007 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals)
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Stéphane Henchoz (born September 7, 1974 in Billens, Switzerland) is a Swiss international footballer who is a currently unattached defender. He has been capped 72 times and played for his country at Euro 1996 and Euro 2004.
Henchoz first came to notice playing in the German Bundesliga for Hamburger SV. After signing for Blackburn Rovers in 1997, Henchoz enjoyed two personally successful seasons in a relatively underperforming Rovers team. As Blackburn were relegated at the end of the 1998–99 season, Henchoz remained a Premiership player after being purchased for 3.5 million pounds by Liverpool.
At Liverpool, Henchoz became a regular member of the first team, forming an effective central defensive partnership with Sami Hyypiä. This partnership played an important part in Liverpool's historic cup treble in 2001, although it was Henchoz's handball in the 90th minute of the League Cup Final against Birmingham that led to extra time (the match itself was only settled on penalties). Injury then saw him replaced at centre back by Croatian midfielder Igor Bišćan. Eventually, the Henchoz-Hyypia partnership was rekindled in 2003–04, helping Liverpool to fourth place in the league. When Rafael Benítez replaced Gerard Houllier as manager, his decision to try versatile English defender Jamie Carragher in partnership with Hyypia spelled an end to Henchoz's Anfield career. Carragher, previously employed as a full-back, was a revelation at centre back and Henchoz consequently joined Celtic for free on a six-month contract. However, upon the expiration of that contract, Henchoz opted to move back to the Premiership with newly promoted Wigan Athletic.
Henchoz left Wigan after only a year, signing a contract until the end of the 2006–07 season back with Blackburn Rovers. He was used sparingly during the season to fill in for injuries, but performed suitably. His second spell at Blackburn Rovers came to an end on may the 19th, when he was released by Mark Hughes.
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