Philipp Degen

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Philipp Degen (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈfiː.lɪp ˈdeː.gən]; born 15 February 1983) is a retired Swiss professional footballer. Degen was usually a right back who could also play at left back or on the right wing. Degen reached the last 16 in the 2006 World Cup with Switzerland and was selected again for Euro 2008 but did not play any games. He began his professional career at the local Swiss club FC Basel, playing four seasons in the first team before moving to Borussia Dortmund. He spent three years at the German club, his last season being marred by injury. Degen signed for Liverpool on a free transfer on 3 July 2008, his stay at Liverpool was also blemished by many injuries. His Liverpool contract was terminated by mutual consent on 31 August 2011 and he returned to Basel. Degen ended his professional career at the end of season 2015/16 with a total of eight Swiss championship titles.

Career

1. 1983
   Born
2. 2001
   Joined FC Basel
3. 2001
   Joined Switzerland national under-17 association football team
4. 2001
   Joined Switzerland national under-19 association football team
5. 2002
   Joined FC Aarau
6. 2003
   Joined Switzerland national under-21 football team
7. 2005
   Joined Borussia Dortmund
8. 2005
   Joined Switzerland men's national football team
9. 2008
   Joined Liverpool F.C.
10. 2010
    Joined VfB Stuttgart
11. 2012
    Joined FC Basel

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Liestal
• •Citizenship: Switzerland
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football