Felix Schiller

Felix Schiller
Schiller in 2015
Personal information
Full name Felix Schiller
Date of birth (1989-12-06) 6 December 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Berlin, Germany
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2001–2005 Tasmania-Gropiusstadt 1973
2005–2008 Werder Bremen
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Werder Bremen II 48 (0)
2011–2012 Rot-Weiß Oberhausen 30 (1)
2012–2018 1. FC Magdeburg 94 (8)
2018–2019 VfL Osnabrück 8 (0)
Total 180 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Felix Schiller (born 6 December 1989) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Born in Berlin, Schiller made his professional debut for SV Werder Bremen II during the 2008–09 3. Liga season as a substitute for Finn Holsing in a 1–1 home draw with Dynamo Dresden.[1]

In the summer of 2011, Schiller moved to Rot-Weiß Oberhausen in the 3. Liga.

After a stint at Rot-Weiß Oberhausen where was a first-team regular, Schiller joined Regionalliga Nordost side 1. FC Magdeburg during the 2012–13 season.

In September 2018, Schiller missed three matches due to knee problems.[2] On 23 January 2019, it was reported his knee injury required surgery.[2] A week later Schiller announced his immediate retirement at the age of 29. He agreed the termination of his contract with VfL Osnabrück.[3]

Personal life

Following his retirement from football, Schiller studied to become a teacher.[4]

References

  1. ^ "SV Werder Bremen II vs. Dynamo Dresden – 1:1". fussballdaten.de (in German). 12 November 2008.
  2. ^ a b "Kniebeschwerden: Schiller fehlt bis auf Weiteres". kicker Online (in German). 23 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Felix Schiller: Karriereende mit 29". kicker Online (in German). 30 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Ende der Fußballkarriere - und dann?". NDR. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.


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