Marwin Hitz
A reliable and steady Swiss goalkeeper who built a long career as a dependable number two, ready to deliver when called upon at the highest level.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Swiss footballer·Birthday: September 18·Millennials
Biography
Marwin Hitz represents the invaluable archetype of the consummate professional backup goalkeeper. His career is a lesson in patience and preparation. After establishing himself as a starter at FC Winterthur and Wolfsburg's reserves, he moved to FC Augsburg in 2013, where he spent five seasons primarily as a deputy, making crucial appearances when needed. His big break came with a transfer to Borussia Dortmund in 2018, where he served as the understudy to Roman Bürki. For years, Hitz trained at an elite level, waiting for his moment. It arrived in the 2020-21 season when he stepped into the starting role and helped Dortmund win the DFB-Pokal, delivering a series of confident performances. Now back in Switzerland with Basel, he brings a wealth of experience and a proven ability to perform under pressure, having tasted success at one of Europe's biggest clubs.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Marwin was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marwin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Marwin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) with Borussia Dortmund in 2021, playing a key role as the starting goalkeeper during the knockout stages.
- Made over 50 Bundesliga appearances for FC Augsburg across five seasons.
- Earned a transfer to Champions League club Borussia Dortmund after consistent performances in the Bundesliga.
- Has been selected for the Switzerland national team squad on multiple occasions.
Did You Know?
He kept a clean sheet in his Bundesliga debut for FC Augsburg against Bayer Leverkusen in 2013.
He played in the same youth system at FC St. Gallen as fellow Swiss goalkeeper Roman Bürki, whom he later backed up at Dortmund.
He studied business administration during his football career.
He made his UEFA Champions League debut for Borussia Dortmund in 2020.
“My job is to be ready, to support the team in any way I can.”
