Full name Umberto Barberis Years Team Position Midfielder 1968–1970 FC Sion Height 1.70 m | Playing position Role Footballer Place of birth Sion, Switzerland Name Umberto Barberis Children Sebastien Barberis | |
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Date of birth (1952-06-05) 5 June 1952 (age 63) | ||
George haldas et umberto barberis l art du football 1982
Umberto Barberis or simply Berto (born 5 June 1952 in Sion, Switzerland) is a former Swiss-Italian footballer, last managing Dubai Club.
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- George haldas et umberto barberis l art du football 1982
- Playing career
- International
- Personal Honours
- Trophies
- Coaching career
- Out of the pitch
- References
Playing career
Barberis started his career in Switzerland, playing for FC Sion in his native town, and then for Grasshopper Zurich and Servette FC, winning the Swiss Super League and the Schweizer Cup in 1979. He left his country to play for Division 1 side AS Monaco FC where he was elected foreign player of the year by France Football magazine in 1981 and 1982, along with Andrzej Szarmach. In 1982, he also won the Division 1 title with AS Monaco FC.
International
He was capped 54 times and scored 7 goals.
Personal Honours
Trophies
Coaching career
Barberis coached various Swiss sides such as Lausanne Sports, FC Sion, Servette FC. He formerly coaches Lausanne Sports and joined on 24 December 2008 to Sion as Head Coach from the U-17. On 14 April 2009 FC Sion officials have sacked joint coaches him and Christian Zermatten, a replacement has not been announced yet.
Out of the pitch
Umberto is the father of footballer Sébastien Barberis.