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Basel Goalkeeper Marwin Hitz To Retire at Season’s End

The 38-year-old Swiss ends an 18-year career highlighted by titles with Wolfsburg, Dortmund, Basel.

Overview

  • Marwin Hitz announced he will end his professional career after this season with FC Basel.
  • His final match is scheduled for 17 May at FC Lugano, with his Basel contract expiring in the summer.
  • He thanked his family, coaches, teammates and fans in a farewell message that marked the decision as considered and final.
  • Since joining Basel in 2022, he has played 167 matches after earlier spells with Augsburg, Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg.
  • His honors include the 2009 German championship with Wolfsburg, the 2020 Supercup and 2021 German Cup with Dortmund, and Basel’s domestic double in 2025.