Felix Schiller

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

Felix Schiller
Felix Schiller in 2015
Personal information
Full name Felix Schiller
Date of birth (1989-12-06) 6 December 1989
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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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. "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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