Gerhard Lusenti (24 April 1921 – June 1996) was a Swiss footballer who played as a defender. He represented Switzerland at the 1950 FIFA World Cup and had a club career with SC Young Fellows Juventus and AC Bellinzona. After retiring as a player, he also served as a manager for AC Bellinzona.
Early life
Gerhard Lusenti was born in Zurich, Switzerland, on 24 April 1921. Details of his upbringing and early football development are not extensively documented.
Club career
Lusenti began his senior career with SC Young Fellows Juventus, a Zurich‑based club competing in the Swiss Nationalliga. He later transferred to AC Bellinzona, where he continued to play as a defender. Specific statistics for his club appearances and goals are not comprehensively recorded in publicly available sources.
International career
Between 1947 and 1951, Lusenti earned 15 caps for the Switzerland national team, scoring two goals. He was selected for Switzerland’s squad at the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and participated in matches during the tournament.
Managerial career
Following his playing days, Lusenti took on a managerial role at AC Bellinzona. Records indicate he was involved in the club’s coaching staff during the late 1940s and early 1950s, though the exact duration and achievements of his tenure are not fully detailed.
Death
Gerhard Lusenti died in June 1996 at the age of 75.
Legacy
Lusenti is remembered as part of Switzerland’s post‑war football generation, contributing both on the field as a defender and off the field as a club manager. His participation in the 1950 World Cup marks him among the Swiss internationals of that era.