Benjamin Fischer

Benjamin Fischer (born 19 October 1980) is a retired footballer who played as a striker. Born in Switzerland, he represented the Liechtenstein national team.

Career 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 2-0 3-0 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifying 8 October 2005 Estádio Municipal de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal 0-1 2-1 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifying

Honours Club Vaduz 1. Liga Promotion (1): 2000–01 Liechtensteiner Cup (9): 1999–00, 2000–01, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11,

Individual Liechtensteiner Footballer of the Year: 2003–04