Silvan Widmer
MainzRB
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Mar 5, 1993 (33)
Right
6'0"
170 lb
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Starts once at World Cup
Widmer generated one tackle (one won) and three clearances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Argentina.
Analysis: Widmer would appear from the bench Saturday, notching a decent 34-minute shift as he recorded one tackle won and three clearances. The defender would only start in one of his five appearances at the World Cup, recording two interceptions, four tackles and nine clearances. He now heads back to Mainz, where he will likely have a starting role waiting on the right flank.
Could start against Algeria
Widmer is fully fit and could start Switzerland's Round of 32 against Algeria after missing just one training session due to a hip issue, according to Radio Tele Suisse.
Analysis: Widmer's quick return to full training puts him in direct contention for the starting right-back role against Algeria, competing with Dennis Zakaria for the position if Luca Jaquez (undisclosed) is ruled out. The Mainz right-back enjoyed a solid 2025/26 Bundesliga season, making 27 appearances across 1,819 minutes and contributing two goals and one assist for his club, and brings valuable experience and an attacking threat from full-back that Switzerland will hope to utilize in what is a decisive fixture. His ability to combine defensive reliability with forward runs and crossing output makes him a key option for coach Murat Yakin as the Swiss look to qualify for the round of 16.
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