About Yisha'ayahu Schwager
Lived 1946 – 2000 (aged 54). Yisha'ayahu Schwager was an Israeli association football player.
Yisha'ayahu Schwager (, ; 10 February 1946 - 31 August 2000) was an Israeli footballer.
1970 World Cup Schwager was a member of the Israel squad that participated in the World Cup finals in Mexico. During a group play match against Italy, Schwager was given the task of marking Luigi Riva, which he did so well that he received praise from the media back home. In 2000, Schwager died from a heart attack.
Schwager also played at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Yisha'ayahu Schwager?
Israeli footballer (1946-2000)
When was Yisha'ayahu Schwager born?
Yisha'ayahu Schwager was born on 10 February 1946 in Poland.
When did Yisha'ayahu Schwager die?
Yisha'ayahu Schwager died on 31 August 2000 in Israel.
What was Yisha'ayahu Schwager's occupation?
Yisha'ayahu Schwager was an association football player.
What nationality was Yisha'ayahu Schwager?
Yisha'ayahu Schwager was Israeli.
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