Swiss-Filipino Midfielder Randy Schneider Signs with FC Andorra for Segunda Debut

Randy Schneider, the 25-year-old Swiss midfielder with Filipino nationality, signed with FC Andorra as a free agent ahead of the club's first Segunda División campaign and was unveiled to the media on Thursday.

The player, who ended a three-year spell at Winterthur with more than 100 appearances, said FC Andorra's proposal ended his summer search for a new club. "When the season finished in May, I was waiting for options, but when FC Andorra came, I had no doubts," he stated. "It's a pleasure to play in Segunda División and I'm very happy to be here."

Schneider, whose career has been entirely in Swiss football with previous clubs including Grasshopper and Aarau, has already joined training sessions under coach Carles Gaël Alonso remained sidelined on Thursday due to an ankle injury sustained in training this week, with the club awaiting further medical tests. Teammates Cerdà and Bomba were also absent as FC Andorra prepared to face Sabadell, coached by Ferran Costa, later that day at the Sant Cugat high-performance centre.

A senior Philippines international through family ties and a former Switzerland youth player, Schneider expressed optimism about adapting to Spanish football. "I know there are differences here, with a high level and the ball moving very fast, and I love that," he said. "I believe I can adapt quickly with my style of play and bring new things."

Describing himself as a technical player who thrives in possession, Schneider highlighted his creative edge. "I like having the ball, being creative and doing unexpected things, scoring goals and providing assists," he explained. He also stressed his defensive intensity: "I like being aggressive, recovering the ball—that's what defines me."

Schneider is set to feature in attacking midfield roles as the Tricolours build for their professional step up.