Martin Rueda

Martin Rueda Godoy (born 9 January 1963) is a Swiss former professional footballer and manager who played as a defender. His parents are Spanish, coming from Málaga. His last managing appointment was as interim head coach of Neuchâtel Xamax in the Swiss Super League.^[1] He is currently assistant coach of Fabio Celestini at FC Basel in the Swiss Super League.^[2]

Key Information

Personal information
Full name	Martín Rueda Godoy
Date of birth	(1963-01-09) 9 January 1963 (age 62)
Place of birth	Zurich, Switzerland
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	FC Basel (assistant coach)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1984–1986	Grasshopper	59	(5)
1986–1991	Wettingen	161	(22)
1991–1995	Luzern	133	(20)
1995–1998	Neuchâtel Xamax	72	(6)
Total		425	(53)
International career
1993–1994	Switzerland	5	(0)
Managerial career
1999–2000	Wohlen
2000–2001	Winterthur
2001–2004	Wohlen
2004	Aarau
2005–2006	Grasshopper U16
2006	Grasshopper U18
2007–2010	Wohlen
2010–2012	Lausanne-Sport
2012–2013	Young Boys
2013	Dubai
2015–2016	Wohlen
2016	Wil
2020	Neuchâtel Xamax (interim)
2023–	Basel (assistant)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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Rueda played for Grasshopper Club Zürich, FC Wettingen, FC Luzern, Neuchâtel Xamax^[3] and was in the Swiss squad at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He earned five caps in total.^[4][5]

He previously coached FC Wohlen, FC Winterthur, FC Aarau and Grasshopper Club Zürich U-16 and U-18.^[6][7]

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