Jakob Brechbühl: key obituary facts
Is Jakob Brechbühl dead? Yes. Jakob Brechbühl died on October 1, 2026, at age 74.
Cause of death: Jakob Brechbühl's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jakob Brechbühl known for?
Jakob Brechbühl was a Swiss footballer.
Jakob Brechbühl, a Swiss footballer, died October 1, 2026, aged 74.
Born on January 29, 1952, he played as a defender and represented Switzerland in 20 national-team matches. At club level, Brechbühl won the 1977 Swiss Cup with BSC Young Boys.
His career record thus includes both international appearances for Switzerland and a domestic cup title with Young Boys, the two roles identified in accounts of his footballing career. The available biographical details establish his position, national-team tally and cup-winning achievement, while placing his death at age 74. Brechbühl’s playing record connects his work as a defender with appearances for the national side and success in the Swiss Cup, earned with Young Boys in 1977.