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4 unusual facts about Benjamin Siegrist


Benjamin Siegrist

Benjamin Kevin "Benji" Siegrist (born 31 January 1992 in Therwil) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays for Burton Albion on loan from Aston Villa as a goalkeeper.

He was chosen as a backup goalkeeper for Switzerland's U21 squad at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, but remained an unused substitute throughout the tournament as Switzerland lost 2–0 in the final to Spain.

In 2012, Siegrist was chosen as a backup goalkeeper to Diego Benaglio for Pierluigi Tami's 18-man squad to represent Switzerland at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Joël Kiassumbua

Although playing prior to the tournament, he remained an unused substitute at the tournament itself, unable to displace first choice Benjamin Siegrist who would go on to win the Golden Glove.



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