15 Facts About Franz Burgmeier

Franz Burgmeier was born on 7 April 1982 and is a Liechtenstein former professional footballer, who played as a midfielder.

Franz Burgmeier won several Liechtensteiner Cups with Vaduz, who were promoted to the Swiss Challenge League in 2001, and played in the UEFA Cup.

Franz Burgmeier spent only one season with Aarau before a move to the previous season's runners-up Basel in 2006.

Franz Burgmeier was a right-footed player competent as either a left midfielder or left back, with the ability to deliver a good cross.

Franz Burgmeier made his international debut in 2001 against Spain and three years later scored one of the goals that helped secure his country's first point in World Cup qualification matches.

Franz Burgmeier was born in Triesen, Liechtenstein, a small town with a population of 4,500, close to the border with Switzerland.

From a young age, Franz Burgmeier played both football and skied.

Franz Burgmeier played for the Liechtenstein youth team in Swiss competitions from ages 11 to 16, winning the championship when he was 13.

Franz Burgmeier plays football, as a full back, for FC Triesen, and is a coach at the youth level for Liechtenstein's women.

Franz Burgmeier started out as a youth at Triesen before moving to Vaduz in 2000.

Franz Burgmeier scored one of the goals in the second leg against Neuchatel Xamax, but Mobulu M'Futi scored to ensure Neuchatel won over the two legs, and Vaduz stayed in the Challenge League.

Franz Burgmeier was a substitute in both games as his new team won on away goals.

Franz Burgmeier is a Liechtenstein international who made his debut in a 2002 World Cup qualifier against Spain on 5 September 2001.

Franz Burgmeier describes the draw as the "biggest moment of my career".

Franz Burgmeier has scored seven goals and picked up a number of opposition shirts which he plans to put in a hall of fame.