About Willy Kernen
Lived 1929 – 2009 (aged 80). Willy Kernen was a Swiss association football player and association football coach.
Wilhelm Kernen (6 August 1929 – 12 November 2009) was a Swiss footballer.
He played for FC La Chaux-de-Fonds from 1950 to 1962, winning two Swiss league titles and five Swiss Cups. He also earned 41 caps and scored 1 goal for the Switzerland national football team, and participated in three World Cups.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willy Kernen?
Swiss footballer (1929-2009)
When was Willy Kernen born?
Willy Kernen was born on 6 August 1929 in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
When did Willy Kernen die?
Willy Kernen died on 12 November 2009 in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
What was Willy Kernen's occupation?
Willy Kernen was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Willy Kernen?
Willy Kernen was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willy Kernen. https://biography.guide/willy-kernen/
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Chicago: "Willy Kernen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willy-kernen/.
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