1. Benjamin Kevin Siegrist was born on 31 January 1992 and is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Genoa, on loan from Liga I club Rapid Bucuresti.
20 Facts About Benjamin Siegrist
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Benjamin Siegrist was a member of the Switzerland squad at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and went on to represent the Swiss Under-21s.
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In 2009, Siegrist was part of his nation's FIFA U-17 World Cup winning side, during which he received the competition's inaugural Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper.
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Benjamin Siegrist represented the reserve and academy teams, and in July 2010 he linked up with local side Tamworth with a view to a season-long loan.
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The loan move never materialised, but Benjamin Siegrist did play for the club in two pre-season friendlies against Rugby Town and Leamington.
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Benjamin Siegrist joined Football League Two side Burton Albion on a one-month loan deal on 28 November 2013.
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Benjamin Siegrist was given the number one shirt and was named on the bench for Albion's match with Plymouth Argyle on 30 November 2013.
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Benjamin Siegrist made no appearances, largely due to the form of Dean Lyness, and returned to Aston Villa after one month.
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In March 2014 Benjamin Siegrist joined Cambridge United of the Conference Premier, the fifth tier of English league football, on loan until the end of the season.
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Benjamin Siegrist played three matches for Cambridge conceding only one goal and helping the club to a second-place league finish, before a groin injury ended his spell at the club.
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Benjamin Siegrist joined Solihull Moors of the National League North on a one-month emergency loan on 8 October 2015 having recovered from a serious leg injury in May 2015.
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On 19 March 2016, Benjamin Siegrist joined Wycombe Wanderers on loan until the end of the season as cover, ultimately only playing a single match.
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Benjamin Siegrist signed a two-year contract with Scottish Championship club Dundee United in June 2018.
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Benjamin Siegrist made his 100th appearance for the club against Kilmarnock in February 2021.
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On 21 June 2022, Benjamin Siegrist signed for Celtic as a free agent on a 4-year deal.
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On 24 July 2024, having made two Scottish League Cup appearances for Celtic but never having played a league game, Benjamin Siegrist joined Liga I club FC Rapid Bucuresti.
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On 28 January 2025, Benjamin Siegrist joined Genoa in Italy on loan.
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Benjamin Siegrist has been part of Switzerland squads at U17, U18, U19, and U21 level.
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Benjamin Siegrist won the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria with his nation: the goalkeeper was an integral part of the side that beat the hosts in the final and won the tournament's first Golden Glove award as a result.
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In 2012, Benjamin 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.