Andy Schmid
| Andy Schmid | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | André Schmid | ||
| Born |
30 August 1983 Horgen, Switzerland | ||
| Nationality | Swiss | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
2002–2004 | SG Stans/Luzern | ||
2004–2007 | Grasshopper Club Zürich | ||
2007–2009 | ZMC Amicitia Zürich | ||
2009–2010 | Bjerringbro-Silkeborg | ||
2010–2022 | Rhein-Neckar Löwen | ||
2022–2024 | HC Kriens-Luzern | ||
| National team 1 | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2024 | Switzerland | 218 | (1094) |
| Teams managed | |||
2024– | Switzerland | ||
|
1 National team caps and goals correct as of 16 January 2024 | |||
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André Schmid (born 30 August 1983) is a Swiss handball coach and former player, who is currently the head coach of the Swiss national team. He retired in February 2024. At the same time he announced that he would be taking over as a head coach of the Swiss national team.
He is considered the best Swiss men's player of all time, and one of the best playmakers of his generation. He holds the record for most goals for the Swiss national team, as well as 4th most matches.
He was inducted into the EHF Hall of Fame in 2024.