Amaury Bischoff
 Bischoff in training with Werder Bremen (2007) | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Amaury Armindo Bischoff | ||
| Date of birth | 31 March 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Colmar, France | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Preußen Münster | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Colmar | |||
| 2004–2005 | Strasbourg | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2008 | Werder Bremen II | 62 | (6) |
| 2006–2008 | Werder Bremen | 0 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Arsenal | 1 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Académica | 10 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Aves (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Aves | 20 | (1) |
| 2012– | Preußen Münster | 140 | (30) |
| National team | |||
| France U18 | |||
| 2009 | Portugal U21 | 1 | (1) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 November 2016. | |||
Amaury Armindo Bischoff (born 31 March 1987) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for German club SC Preußen Münster as a central midfielder.
Early years
Bischoff was born in Colmar, Haut-Rhin, the son of a French father – from Alsace – and a Portuguese mother.[1][2]
Club career
Early career
Bischoff began his football career at SR Colmar, finishing his formation at RC Strasbourg. Aged 18, he moved to Germany and signed for SV Werder Bremen, going on to spend the majority of his spell with the reserve side, but training with the main squad several times.
On 14 March 2007, Bischoff made his debut for Werder's first team, coming on as a substitute for Diego in the 74th minute of a 2–0 home win against Celta de Vigo for the season's UEFA Cup (3–0 on aggregate). It would be his only official game for the club.[3]
Arsenal
Bischoff left Werder Bremen on 1 July 2008, after rejecting a contract extension. Shortly after, he made a statement in which he said that his transfer to Arsenal was imminent.[4][5] It was subsequently confirmed on 30 July, with manager Arsène Wenger stating he knew the signing was a "gamble on talent" due to the player's injury record.[6]
Bischoff made his debut in an Arsenal shirt on 6 October 2008, in a reserve match against Stoke City,[7] making his first appearance with the first team on 11 November in a 3–0 home win over Wigan Athletic for the campaign's League Cup, coming on as a substitute in the 77th minute.[8] He made two more cup appearances for the main squad, both as a substitute: the 0–2 League Cup defeat at Burnley in December 2008,[9] and the 4–0 win over Cardiff City for the FA Cup.[10]
On 2 May 2009, Bischoff made his first and only Premier League appearance for Arsenal, replacing Theo Walcott in the 64th minute of the side's 3–0 away win against Portsmouth. He was released by the Gunners when his contract expired on 30 June, having been unable to break into the first team.[11]
Portugal
On 26 August 2009, Bischoff signed with Académica de Coimbra in Portugal, on a two-year deal.[12] He made his Primeira Liga debut on 2 October in a 2–4 home defeat against C.S. Marítimo, starting the match and being replaced at half-time. It would be one of only four competitive appearances during the season, which he finished on loan to Segunda Liga side C.D. Aves.
On 30 June 2011, after declining all offers from Académica to renew his contract, Bischoff left the Students. He joined former club Desportivo das Aves shortly after, for two years.[13]
Preußen Münster
Bischoff returned to Germany in the 2012 summer, going on to spend several seasons in the 3. Liga with SC Preußen Münster and eventually becoming team captain.[14][15]
International career
Bischoff started representing France at under-18 level. However, on 14 May 2007, he chose to play for Portugal.
On 10 February 2009, in his debut with Portugal under-21s (ultimately his only appearance),[16] Bischoff scored the opener in a 3–1 friendly win against Switzerland.[17]
Club statistics
- As of 8 May 2016[18]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Werder Bremen II | 2005–06 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 4 |
| 2006–07 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2007–08 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 62 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 6 | |
| Werder Bremen | 2006–07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Arsenal | 2008–09 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Aves | 2009–10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| Académica | 2009–10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | |
| Aves | 2011–12 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | |
| Preußen Münster | 2012–13 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 10 |
| 2013–14 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2014–15 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 10 | |
| 2015–16 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 4 | |
| Total | 129 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 27 | |
| Career total | 232 | 35 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 251 | 38 | |
References
- ↑ "O Zé-ninguém" [John Doe]. Record (in Portuguese). 1 August 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Envoûté par l'Allemagne" [Enthralled by Germany]. Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace (in French). 31 December 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Bremen point way to quarter-finals". UEFA.com. 15 March 2007. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ Lawless, Matt (1 July 2008). "Amaury transfer to Arsenal 'imminent'". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 3 July 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
- ↑ "Bischoff set for Gunners". Sky Sports. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
- ↑ "Portuguese midfielder Amaury Bischoff joins Arsenal". Arsenal F.C. 30 July 2008. Archived from the original on 8 September 2008. Retrieved 21 September 2008.
- ↑ "Arsenal 3–2 Stoke City match report". Arsenal F.C. 6 October 2008. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
- ↑ "Arsenal 3–0 Wigan Athletic match report". Arsenal F.C. 11 November 2008. Archived from the original on 17 December 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
- ↑ "Burnley 2–0 Arsenal". Arsenal F.C. 2 December 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Arsenal 4–0 Cardiff". Arsenal F.C. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Bischoff released by Arsenal". Sky Sports. 30 June 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ↑ "Académica: Amaury Bischoff assina por duas épocas" [Académica: Amaury Bischoff signs for two seasons] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 26 August 2009. Archived from the original on 27 August 2009.
- ↑ "Amaury Bischoff encerra plantel" [Amaury Bischoff closes roster]. Record (in Portuguese). 30 August 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Amaury Bischoff verlängert beim SC Preußen Münster" [Amaury Bischoff renews at SC Preußen Münster] (in German). Westline. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Amaury Bischoff est le capitaine" [Amaury Bischoff is the captain] (in German). SC Preußen Münster. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Sub-21: Rui Caçador chama Amaury Bischoff" [Under-21: Rui Caçador calls Amaury Bischoff]. Record (in Portuguese). 5 February 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "Sub-21: Triunfo tranquilo sobre a Suíça (3–1)" [Under-21: Peaceful triumph over Switzerland (3–1)]. Record (in Portuguese). 10 February 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ↑ "A. Bischoff". Soccerway. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
External links
- Amaury Bischoff at thefinalball.com
- Amaury Bischoff profile at ForaDeJogo
- Amaury Bischoff profile at Fussballdaten