Benjamin Fischer (footballer)
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Full name
Benjamin Fischer
Date of birth
19 October 1980
Place of birth
Grabs, Switzerland
Height
1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Fischer | ||
| Date of birth | 19 October 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Grabs, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1998 | Grasshopper Club Zürich | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–1999 | USV Eschen/Mauren | 28 | (20) |
| 1999–2001 | FC Vaduz | 38 | (27) |
| 2001–2002 | FC Chur 97 | 47 | (38) |
| 2003–2009 | FC Vaduz | 129 | (37) |
| 2010 | FC Chiasso | 14 | (7) |
| 2010–2011 | FC Vaduz | 11 | (0) |
| Total | 267 | (129) | |
| International career | |||
| 2005–2011 | Liechtenstein | 23 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Benjamin Fischer (born 19 October 1980) is a retired footballer who played as a striker. Born in Switzerland, he represented the Liechtenstein national team.
He began his career with the Swiss club Grasshopper Club Zürich in the youth team.
In February 2011, he retired from professional football following a recurrence of back and thigh injuries.
International career
Fischer nearly made history when, in the final qualifier for World Cup 2006 in Germany against Portugal, who needed a point to qualify, he scored a 32nd minute opening goal. However, Liechtenstein were unable to keep their lead, with a Pauleta equaliser and an 85th minute Nuno Gomes winning goal turning the game on its head for a second time.
International goals
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2005 | Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein |  Luxembourg | 2-0 | 3-0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifying |
| 8 October 2005 | Estádio Municipal de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal |  Portugal | 0-1 | 2-1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifying |
