Name: Stéphane Henchoz

• Nationality: Switzerland
• Date of birth: 7 September 1974
• Place of birth: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
• Position: Centre-back (defender)
• Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career (selected):

• Neuchâtel Xamax (Switzerland) — youth & early professional career
• SC Freiburg (Germany) — 1993–1995
• Servette FC (Switzerland) — 1995–1997
• Hamburger SV (Germany) — 1997–1999
• Blackburn Rovers (England) — 1999–2004
• Liverpool FC (England) — 2004–2005 (notably part of the 2004–05 squad)
• Wigan Athletic (England) — 2005–2006
• Blackburn Rovers (loan) — 2006
• Neuchâtel Xamax (Switzerland) — 2006–2007 (returned before retirement)

International career:

• Switzerland national team — 1993–2005
• Appearances (caps): 72
• Goals: 0
• Major tournaments: Played for Switzerland at UEFA Euro 1996 and UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying and tournaments participation spans; was a regular presence in the national defense throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

Notable achievements & style:

• Recognised as a reliable, no-nonsense central defender with strong positional sense and tackling ability.
• Part of Liverpool's squad during their successful 2004–05 season (Champions League winners), serving primarily as experienced defensive cover.
• Remembered for leadership and consistency at club and international level.

After playing:

• Moved into coaching roles after retirement, including positions within Swiss club setups and youth development (various short-term coaching roles).

Information provided is a concise summary of Stéphane Henchoz’s playing career and international record.