Gilbert Fesselet (21 March 1932 – 6 May 2022) was a Swiss footballer who played as a defender. He earned a total of 20 caps for the Switzerland national team and was a member of the Swiss squad at the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile.
Early life and education
Fesselet was born in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Information about his early education and youth football development is limited.
Club career
Fesselet's senior club career was principally associated with FC La Chaux‑de‑Fonds, a team that competed in the Swiss Nationalliga A during the 1950s and early 1960s. Detailed records of his appearances, goals, and any subsequent transfers are not comprehensively documented in widely available sources.
International career
Between 1958 and 1963, Fesselet represented the Switzerland national football team, accruing 20 official international caps without scoring. He was selected for the squad that participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup; however, Switzerland were eliminated in the group stage and Fesselet did not feature in the tournament matches.
Later life and death
After retiring from professional football, Fesselet remained a low‑profile figure, and public information about his post‑playing activities is scarce. He passed away on 6 May 2022 at the age of 90.
Legacy
Gilbert Fesselet is remembered as part of the generation of Swiss defenders who contributed to the national team during the early 1960s, including participation in a World Cup tournament.
References
- Swiss Football Association historical player records.
- FIFA archives, 1962 World Cup squad lists.
Note: Certain biographical details, such as full club statistics and post‑retirement activities, are not extensively documented in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources.
