Benjamin Fischer (footballer)
# Benjamin Fischer (footballer)

Benjamin Fischer (born 19 October 1980) is a retired football striker from Liechtenstein. He began his career with the Swiss club Grasshopper Club Zürich in the youth team and holds a Swiss passport.

In February 2011, he retired from professional football following a recurrence of back and thigh injuries.

## International career

Fischer nearly made history when, in the final qualifier for World Cup 2006 in Germany against Portugal, who needed a point to qualify, he scored a 32nd minute opening goal. However, Liechtenstein were unable to keep their lead, with a Pauleta equaliser and an 85th minute Nuno Gomes winning goal turning the game on its head for a second time.

## International goals

| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 September 2005 | Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein | Luxembourg | 2-0 | 3-0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifying |
| 8 October 2005 | Estádio Municipal de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal | Portugal | 0-1 | 2-1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifying |

## Honours

### Club

**Vaduz**

* 1. Liga Promotion (1): 2000–01
* Liechtensteiner Cup (9): 1999–00, 2000–01, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11,

Individual

* Liechtensteiner Footballer of the Year: 2003–04
