Benjamin Siegrist
Overview
Benjamin Siegrist is a Switzerland goalkeeper currently playing for Genoa. They are 34 years old.
Biography
Benjamin Kevin Siegrist (born 31 January 1992) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Genoa, on loan from Liga I club Rapid București. He was a member of the Switzerland squad at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and went on to represent the Swiss Under-21s. In 2009, Siegrist was part of his nation's International Football Cup winning side, during which he also received the competition's inaugural Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper. During seven years in the Aston Villa Academy Siegrist undertook a series of short-term loans to English Football League and Conference sides. After a spell in the Swiss Super League with Vaduz, Siegrist signed for Scottish club Dundee United in 2018. Siegrist has been part of Switzerland squads at U17, U18, U19, and U21 level. Siegrist won the 2009 International Football Cup in Nigeria with his nation: the goalkeeper was an integral part of the side that beat the hosts in the final and won the tournament's first Golden Glove award as a result. He was chosen as a backup goalkeeper for Switzerland's U21 squad at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, but remained an unused substitute throughout the tournament as Switzerland lost 2–0 in the final to Spain. In 2012, Siegrist was chosen as a backup goalkeeper to Diego Benaglio for Pierluigi Tami's 18-man squad to represent Switzerland at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Career & honours
Career history
Aston VillaPermanent2013 – 2016
VaduzPermanent2016 – 2018
Dundee UnitedPermanent2018 – 2022
Honours
Scottish League Cup2022-2023
Biography
Benjamin Kevin Siegrist (born 31 January 1992) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Genoa, on loan from Liga I club Rapid București. He was a member of the Switzerland squad at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and went on to represent the Swiss Under-21s. In 2009, Siegrist was part of his nation's International Football Cup winning side, during which he also received the competition's inaugural Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper. During seven years in the Aston Villa Academy Siegrist undertook a series of short-term loans to English Football League and Conference sides. After a spell in the Swiss Super League with Vaduz, Siegrist signed for Scottish club Dundee United in 2018. Siegrist has been part of Switzerland squads at U17, U18, U19, and U21 level. Siegrist won the 2009 International Football Cup in Nigeria with his nation: the goalkeeper was an integral part of the side that beat the hosts in the final and won the tournament's first Golden Glove award as a result. He was chosen as a backup goalkeeper for Switzerland's U21 squad at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, but remained an unused substitute throughout the tournament as Switzerland lost 2–0 in the final to Spain. In 2012, Siegrist was chosen as a backup goalkeeper to Diego Benaglio for Pierluigi Tami's 18-man squad to represent Switzerland at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Honours
- Scottish League Cup2022-2023
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Benjamin Siegrist play for?
- Benjamin Siegrist currently plays for Genoa.
- What position does Benjamin Siegrist play?
- Benjamin Siegrist plays as a goalkeeper.
- How old is Benjamin Siegrist?
- Benjamin Siegrist is 34 years old.
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