Lia Walti has not disclosed the identities of her parents, but her father used to be a coach for the young boys club FC Langnau, where Walti played from age 8.
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Her parents had played a significant role in her career from inception.
Who Is Lia Wälti?
Lia Wälti is a football midfielder who plays for Switzerland and Arsenal.
Walti began her career at a young age, playing ice hockey and football. From age 8, she began playing with the boy’s team FC Langnau, under the tutelage of her father.
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She later joined Team Bern West, before she moved to BSC Young Boys, where she played in the U16 boys’ team.
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The Swiss-born player has played for various clubs, including Nationalliga A’s club YB Frauen, and Frauen-Bundesliga’s club Turbine Potsdam.
Lia Wälti spent five seasons playing for Turbine Potsdam, where she also served as captain and appeared in 97 games.
Walti currently serves as captain of the Switzerland national team and the third captain of Arsenal Women.
As of 2008, Walti jointly played for Team Bern West, and FC Köniz of the Swiss Challenge League. When she played for BSC YB Frauen, she won the Nationalliga A, and made her first appearance at the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
In 2018, Walti began playing for the FA Women’s Super League club Arsenal Women.
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