George Meyer (footballer)

George Meyer was a Swiss-born footballer who played as a defender and midfielder for Spanish club FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol. He was regarded as the best player of Barcelona's early years, playing a pivotal role in the club's first-ever piece of silverware, the 1901–02 Copa Macaya. He was also the vice president of the club and a referee.

George Meyer
Meyer (seated, third from the left, on the ground) in 1903
Personal information
Birth name George Meyer
Date of birth 1879
Place of birth Winterthur, Switzerland
Date of death Unknown
Place of death Barcelona, Spain
Position(s) Defender and Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Excelsior Zürich
FC Zürich
1901–1904 FC Barcelona 35 (11)
1904–1905 RCD Espanyol
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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