Paul Widerkehr

Paul Widerkehr (12 September 1880 – unknown) was a Swiss footballer who played as a midfielder for Barcelona in the 1901–02 season, helping the club win its first-ever trophy, the 1901–02 Copa Macaya.

Biography Born in Zurich on 12 September 1880, Widerkehr began his career at his hometown club FC Zürich, where he played alongside his friends Joan Gamper and George Meyer, with whom he later played at Barcelona. He was registered at the Swiss consulate in Barcelona in 1901. all of which came in a 12–0 win over Català FC on 16 February 1902, making him the tournament's third-highest scorer behind teammates Gamper (19) and Udo Steinberg (17). He was thus a member of the Barça team that won the 1901–02 Copa Macaya, Despite some encouraging first steps at Barça, he was forced to retire early due to health problems.

Outside of football, he was a merchant.

Honours FC Barcelona Copa Macaya: Champions: 1901–02