Randy Schneider

Randy Abogado Schneider (born 27 August 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club FC Andorra. Born in Switzerland, he plays for the Philippines national team.

Career Youth Schneider began his career in Switzerland with the youth teams of Beringen, Schaffhausen and Grasshoppers.

Grasshoppers U21 team In July 2019, Schneider was promoted to the U21 team of Grasshoppers.

Senior team In July 2020, Schneider made his debut for the senior team of Grasshoppers in a 4–0 home win against Stade Lausanne. Schneider scored his first professional goal in a 2–1 home win against Chiasso.

Loan to Aarau In September 2020, Schneider was sent out on loan to fellow Swiss Challenge League club Aarau. Schneider made his debut for Aarau in a 1–3 home defeat against Wil, coming in as a substitute for Elsad Zverotić in the 67th minute.

Aarau After a season-long loan spell at the club, Schneider joined Aarau on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal.

In March 2022, Schneider was named Swiss Football League Player of the Month for the month of February 2022, prevailing against Yanick Brecher of Zürich, Kwadwo Duah of St. Gallen, Asumah Abubakar of Luzern and Jordan Siebatcheu of Young Boys.

St. Gallen In June 2022, after his 2-season stint with Aarau, Schneider joined Swiss Super League club St. Gallen for an undisclosed fee. He signed a three-year deal with the club.

Winterthur Schneider joined FC Winterthur on 13 June 2023 with a three-year contract.

Andorra On 13 July 2026, Schneider signed a two-year contract with Segunda División side FC Andorra.

International career Born to a Swiss father and a Filipino mother, Schneider is eligible to represent both Switzerland and Philippines at international level. In 2020, it was reported that Schneider was contacted by Scott Cooper, the head coach of Philippines national team regarding playing for the Philippines. He acquired his Philippine passport in early 2025.

Switzerland youth Schneider has represented Switzerland at under-16 to under-20 levels.

Philippines On 10 March 2025, Schneider was included in the 24-man squad of the Philippines for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Maldives. Four days later, his request to switch international allegiance to the Philippines was approved by FIFA.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Philippines' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Schneider goal.

Honors Individual Swiss Football League Player of the Month: February 2022