Bernd Schipmann
Bernd Dizon Schipmann (born July 5, 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Thai League 1 club Ratchaburi Mitr Phol. Born in Germany, he represents the Philippines national team. Club career. Youth. Schipmann had his youth career at SC Greven 09, Osnabrück, Eintracht Frankfurt and Schalke 04. Schalke II. In 2013, Schipmann was promoted to Schalke 04 II, the reserve team of his club. Holstein Kiel. In 2015, after his 2-season spell with the reserve team of Schalke 04, Schipmann joined 2. Bundesliga club Holstein Kiel on a free transfer. Schipmann spent most  of his time in Holstein Kiel in the reserve team. Rot Weiss Ahlen. In 2018, after the expiry of his contract with his previous club, Schipmann joined Oberliga Westfalen club Rot Weiss Ahlen on a free transfer. International career. Schipmann was born and raised in Münster, Germany to a German father and a Filipino mother, making him eligible to represent either Germany or Philippines at international level. In June 2019, Schipmann initially was called up for the Philippines for a friendly against China. However he did not feature in that match. In May 2021, Schipmann was once again called-up  to the Philippines national team ahead of three 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against China PR, Guam, and the Maldives. He made his debut on 7 June against China PR, where he collided with Wu Lei in the box as they both sprinted towards the through ball. Wu went on to score the penalty, and Philippines eventually lost the match 2–0. Four days later, Schipmann kept his first international clean sheet as they won 3–0 against Guam. Personal life. Schipmann was born to a German father and Filipina mother who is a native of Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. Bernd