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Philippe Senderos

Philippe Senderos, Swiss footballer

Born
February 14, 1985
Age in 2026
41
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Birth year
1985

About Philippe Senderos

Philippe Sylvain Senderos (French pronunciation: [fiˈlip sɑ̃dɛˈʁos]; born 14 February 1985) is a Swiss retired professional footballer who played as a defender. Senderos began his career at Servette, before moving to England as a teenager with Arsenal. He made 116 appearances over seven seasons with the North London club, and won the FA Cup in 2005. Following loans to Milan and Everton, he then moved to Fulham on a free transfer in 2010, where he played for four seasons. Senderos then had brief spells at clubs in Spain, England, Scotland, Switzerland and the United States. A full Swiss international from 2005 to 2016, Senderos won 57 caps and scored 5 goals. He was included in the Swiss squads for three FIFA World Cups and at UEFA Euro 2008. On 27 July 2002, Senderos scored a brace (and his first goal) in a 2–0 win over Luzern. After a few appearances in his first season, he soon became a regular player in the first team.

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Philippe Senderos timeline

  1. On 27 July 2002, Senderos scored a brace (and his first goal) in a 2–0 win over Luzern.
  2. A full Swiss international from 2005 to 2016, Senderos won 57 caps and scored 5 goals.
  3. He made 116 appearances over seven seasons with the North London club, and won the FA Cup in 2005.

The world when Philippe Senderos was born

Philippe Senderos was born in 1985. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1985

  • #1 song"We Are the World" – USA for Africa
  • Top movieOut of Africa
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookThe Handmaid's Tale – Margaret Atwood

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMichael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year
  • Top headlineLive Aid concert raises awareness for African famine
  • Technology milestoneNintendo NES released in the US
  • Defining fadNintendo NES
  • Notable inventionNintendo Entertainment System (NES) launches in US
  • World population4.85 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championKansas City Royals (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population237.9M

1985 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Philippe Senderos's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19852026
Gas$1.12$3.45/gal
Average home$75,500$435,000
Average income$27,735$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.55$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population237.9M341 million

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