Anthony Pinthus
Filipino footballer (born 1998)
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Anthony Abadies Pinthus[2] (born 4 April 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for 1. Liga Classic club FC Tuggen. Born in Switzerland, he represents the Philippines at international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anthony Abadies Pinthus | ||
| Date of birth | 4 April 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Solothurn, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tuggen | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2018 | Grasshoppers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Grasshoppers | 0 | (0) |
| 2018 | → United Zürich (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Wohlen (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Kosova Zürich | 1 | (0) |
| 2020 | Azkals Development Team | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | → United City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | United City | 11 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | PSS Sleman | 25 | (0) |
| 2025– | Tuggen | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 49 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Philippines U23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2022– | Philippines | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Born and raised in Switzerland, he began his football career at Grasshopper Club Zürich, where he played for the club's youth teams.[3] He was loaned out to 1. Liga clubs United Zürich and Wohlen before ending his contract with Grasshoppers.[4][5]
In early 2020, Pinthus joined the Azkals Development Team (ADT) of the Philippines Football League (PFL) and was eventually loaned out in August to fellow PFL club United City.[6][7] He made his PFL debut on 28 October, keeping a clean sheet for United City as they defeated his parent club ADT, 1–0.[8] He was awarded the PFL Golden Glove for keeping three clean sheets and conceding only one goal in the whole 2020 season.[9][10][11]
On 16 January 2021, United City announced that they had signed in Pinthus on a permanent basis owing to his performance while on loan with the club.[12]
International career
Pinthus is eligible to play for the Philippines, Switzerland, and the Republic of Ireland.
Philippines U23
Pinthus played as the starting goalkeeper of the Philippine U-23 that competed in the Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines.[13]
Philippines
He made his debut for the Philippines in a 4–1 friendly win against Timor Leste in Bali, Indonesia.[14][15]
Personal life
Pinthus was born in Solothurn, Switzerland to a Filipina mother who hails from Cagayan de Oro, and a Swiss father who is half Swiss and half Irish.[16][17] He started playing football at a young age, taught by his father. Growing up, his football idol was Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas.[17]
Honours
- United City
- Individual
- Philippines Football League Golden Glove: 2020[10]
- Copa Paulino Alcantara Golden Glove: 2022[18]