Felix Schiller
Felix Schiller (born 6 December 1989) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender.
 Schiller in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Felix Schiller | ||
| Date of birth | 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) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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
- "SV Werder Bremen II vs. Dynamo Dresden – 1:1". fussballdaten.de (in German). 12 November 2008.
- "Kniebeschwerden: Schiller fehlt bis auf Weiteres". kicker Online (in German). 23 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
- "Felix Schiller: Karriereende mit 29". kicker Online (in German). 30 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
- "Ende der Fußballkarriere - und dann?". NDR. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.