Andreas Hilfiker

Swiss footballer and national team player

Andreas Hilfiker - Swiss footballer and national team player
Born

February 11th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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A professional footballer played as a goalkeeper. Competed in the Swiss Super League with teams such as Grasshopper Club Zürich and FC Basel. Represented Switzerland in international competitions. Participated in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Played for Grasshopper Club Zürich

Represented Switzerland in the 1994 FIFA World Cup

Played for FC Basel

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