1970 World Cup
Schwager was a member of the Israel squad that participated in the World Cup finals in Mexico. During a group play match against Italy, Schwager was given the task of marking Luigi Riva, which he did so well that he received praise from the media back home. In the year 2000, Schwager died from heart attack, being the first and only member of the Israel national team in World Cup finals to pass away.
Schwager also played at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
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