Former international striker who SPAT at Steven Gerrard in England clash now a cheese-maker in shock career change [Video]

SWITZERLAND’s record scorer Alex Frei plans to swap goals for Gruyere – by going into the CHEESE BUSINESS.

The former Borussia Dortmund, Rennes and Basel ace struck 42 times in 84 Swiss appearances.

Alex Frei has swapped football for cheeseCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)

The former international forward is now a cheesemaker in SwitzerlandCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)

He completed a four-month course run by the Switzerland Cheese Marketing organisationCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)

He played 84 times for Switzerland during his playing daysCredit: AP:Associated Press

Frei won four Super League titles with hometown club Basel. He has since managed four different sides.

But the 45-year-old has now completed a four-month course run by the Switzerland Cheese Marketing organisation.

He has gained a diploma as a “cheese sommelier” – which entitles him to work in one of his homeland’s most famous industries.

Frei was invited on the course after …