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Degen made his Liverpool debut on [[12 July]] [[2008]] as a half-time [[substitute (football)|substitute]] in a friendly against [[Tranmere Rovers]] which they won 1&ndash;0.<ref> [http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3009288,00.html Yossi Cracker Beats Rovers - Reds see off League One opponents], [[Sky Sports]], ([[2008-07-12]]). Retrieved on [[2008-07-13]].</ref>
Degen made his Liverpool debut on [[12 July]] [[2008]] as a half-time [[substitute (football)|substitute]] in a friendly against [[Tranmere Rovers]] which they won 1&ndash;0.<ref> [http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3009288,00.html Yossi Cracker Beats Rovers - Reds see off League One opponents], [[Sky Sports]], ([[2008-07-12]]). Retrieved on [[2008-07-13]].</ref>
Degen made his first competitive Liverpool debut in the Fourth Round of the Carling Cup in the 4-2 loss against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
Degen made his first competitive Liverpool debut in the Fourth Round of the Carling Cup in the 4-2 loss against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, although he was so poor he may as well of made his debut for Tottenham.


==International career==
==International career==

Revision as of 08:59, 13 November 2008

Philipp Degen
Personal information
Full name Philipp Degen
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Right back
Team information
Current team
 Liverpool
Number 27
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 August 2008

Philipp Degen (born 15 February 1983 in Hölstein, Switzerland)[1] is a Swiss international defender who currently plays for Premier League side Liverpool.[2] Degen is usually a right-back but, if required, can also play at left-back.[3] He began his professional career at Swiss team FC Basel, playing four seasons at the club before moving to Borussia Dortmund. He then spent three years at the German club, his last season being marred by injury. Degen signed for Liverpool on a free transfer on 3 July 2008.

In his international career, Degen reached the last 16 in the 2006 FIFA World Cup with the Swiss team. He was selected again for the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament but did not play any games.

Club career

In 1987, Degen began playing for the youth team FC Oberdorf and made the transition to professional football in 1995, signing for the Swiss team FC Basel. He spent five seasons in the youth team before making his first team debut in 2001.[4] In the first four seasons of his senior career Degen made 69 first team appearances and scored 4 goals for Basel. Degen spent the 2002-03 season on loan to FC Aarau making 16 appearances and playing in the same team as his brother, David Degen.[5] Over this four year period he claimed three league titles and one domestic cup with Basel, managed by Christian Gross.[6]

Degen was then signed by Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga and in three seasons at the club he made 68 first team appearances, scoring 1 goal. Degen's last season at Dortmund the 2007-08 season was marred by injury as he only made 12 first team appearances.[6]

On 3 July 2008, Degen signed for Liverpool on a free transfer on a 4 year contract.[7] Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez described him as "an offensive player with great energy and a winning mentality. His strength is going forward and I am confident he will be prove to be a quality addition to our squad."[8][9] On his move to Liverpool, Degen said

"The move is a challenge for me because Liverpool are not just any club. They play every year for the title and the Champions League so it is clear to me that it's not easy to get through to the team. All the positions at Liverpool are occupied by two or three players already. But my playing style suits the Premier League, where the football is played moving forward."[6]

Degen made his Liverpool debut on 12 July 2008 as a half-time substitute in a friendly against Tranmere Rovers which they won 1–0.[10] Degen made his first competitive Liverpool debut in the Fourth Round of the Carling Cup in the 4-2 loss against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, although he was so poor he may as well of made his debut for Tottenham.

International career

Degen played for the Swiss team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, until they were knocked out on penalties by Ukraine in the last 16. Despite having been injured for much of the season, Degen formed part of the Swiss squad for the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament.[11] However, the host nation were knocked out in the group stage of the tournament and Degen did not make any appearances.[3]

Personal life

His twin brother, David, is also a footballer and plays for BSC Young Boys.[6]

Statistics

All-Time Club Performance
Club Season Switzerland Swiss Super League Swiss Cup -- Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App  Goals App Goals App Goals
FC Basel 2001–02 3 0 1 0 1 0
FC Basel 2002–03 16 0 1 0
FC Aarau (on loan) 2002–03 16 0 - -
FC Basel 2003–04 32 4 3 0 4 0
2004–05 31 0 3 0 10 0
Total 98 4 7 0 16 0 121 4
Germany Bundesliga DFB Cup -- Europe Total
Borussia Dortmund 05-06 31 1 1 0 2 0
06-07 27 0 2 0 - -
07-08 10 0 2 0 - -
Total 68 1 5 0 2 0 75 1
England Premier League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
Liverpool

(Premier League)

2008–09 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 0 0 1 0 1 0
Career Totals 166 5 12 0 1 0 18 0 197 5

Honours

FC Basel

  • Swiss League: 2002, 2004, 2005
  • Swiss Cup: 2003

References

  1. ^ Steckbrief - Philipp Degen (Profile in German), degendegen.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-05
  2. ^ "Swiss Star To Sign For Reds". liverpoolfc.tv. 2008-05-20. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
  3. ^ a b Philipp Degen profile, UEFA.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-28.
  4. ^ Karriere - Philipp Degen (Career Profile in German), degendegen.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-05
  5. ^ Statistik - Philipp Degen (Statistics in German), degendegen.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-05
  6. ^ a b c d Hassall, Paul (2008-07-04). "What Do You Know About Our New Signing?". liverpoolfc.tv. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
  7. ^ Rafael Benitez signs Philipp Degen for Liverpool FC, The Daily Telegraph (2008-05-20). Retrieved on 2008-06-28.
  8. ^ Benitez swoops for Degen, premierleague.com (2008-05-20). Retrieved on 2008-06-28.
  9. ^ Eaton, Paul (2008-07-03). "Degen Signs Four Year Anfield Deal". liverpoolfc.tv. Retrieved 2008-07-03. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  10. ^ Yossi Cracker Beats Rovers - Reds see off League One opponents, Sky Sports, (2008-07-12). Retrieved on 2008-07-13.
  11. ^ Switzerland pin hopes on injured stars, UEFA.com (2008-05-13). Retrieved on 2008-06-28.


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