Mathias Christen (born 18 August 1987) is a Liechtensteiner former international footballer who played as a midfielder.

Mathias Christen
Christen lining up with Liechtenstein in 2009
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-08-18) 18 August 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 FC Triesen
2005–2008 FC Balzers
2008–2009 FC Wil 14 (4)
2009 FC Gossau 3 (0)
2009–2010 FC Vaduz 11 (4)
2010–2012 FC Linth 04
2012–2013 USV Eschen/Mauren 24 (3)
2013–2014 Singhtarua
2014 FC Triesenberg
2014–2015 Chur 97 17 (6)
2015–2016 FC Triesenberg
2016 FC Vaduz II
2017 FC St. Margrethen
2017–2018 USV Eschen/Mauren 5 (1)
International career
2008–2014 Liechtenstein 36 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Vaduz, Christen has played club football in Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Thailand for FC Triesen, FC Balzers, FC Wil, FC Gossau, FC Vaduz, FC Linth 04, USV Eschen/Mauren, Singhtarua and FC Triesenberg.[1][2]

He made his international debut for Liechtenstein in 2008,[1] and he has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches for them.[3] He scored his first international goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.[4]

Career statistics

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International goals

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# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 7 September 2012 Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein   Bosnia and Herzegovina 1–8 Loss 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
2. 14 August 2013 Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein   Croatia 2–3 Loss Friendly
Correct as of 7 October 2015[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Mathias Christen at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. ^ Mathias Christen at Soccerway
  3. ^ Mathias ChristenFIFA competition record (archived)
  4. ^ UEFA match report
  5. ^ Football PLAYER: Mathias Christen