Silvan Widmer

Basic information

• Full name: Silvan Dominic Widmer
• Date of birth: 5 March 1993
• Place of birth: Aarau, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss
• Position: Right-back / Right wing-back (can also play as right midfielder)

Club career (highlights including FC Basel)

• Early career: Began at local clubs before joining FC Aarau’s youth setup and later progressing to their senior team.
• FC Basel: Widmer signed for FC Basel in June 2016. At Basel he featured as a starting right-back, contributing both defensively and offensively with assists and occasional goals. He played for Basel in domestic competitions (Swiss Super League and Swiss Cup) and in European competitions (UEFA Champions League / UEFA Europa League) during his time there.
• Later career: After his spell at Basel, Widmer moved to Serie A with Udinese (joined July 2018), where he continued to play primarily at right-back and became a regular starter.

International career

• Widmer has been capped by the Switzerland national team. He made his senior debut in 2014 and has been part of squads for UEFA European Championship qualifiers and UEFA Nations League matches, and was in contention for major tournament squads.

Playing style and strengths

• Energetic and reliable right-back with good stamina.
• Strong in one-on-one defensive situations and comfortable carrying the ball forward.
• Provides width and contributes to attacks with crosses and set-piece deliveries; capable of taking long-range shots.

Notable achievements

• Contributed to FC Basel’s domestic campaigns and European appearances during his tenure.
• Established himself as a regular Swiss international and a consistent performer in top-flight club football.

Note: This summary focuses on Widmer’s connection with FC Basel and his broader career. For current club, statistics (appearances, goals, assists), or most recent international status, consult up-to-date sources as transfers and caps can change seasonally.