Claudia Schüler facts for kids
Schüler in 2019
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| Full name | Claudia Andrea Schüler Hillmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 November 1987 Chile |
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| Died | 26 March 2023 (aged 35) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Manquehue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2004–2022 | Chile | 235 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Claudia Schüler (born 28 November 1987 – died 26 March 2023) was a famous field hockey player from Chile. She was known for being an amazing goalkeeper.
Claudia played for the Chilean national team for many years, starting in 2004. She was a key player for her country.
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Who Was Claudia Schüler?
Claudia Andrea Schüler Hillmer was born in Chile on November 28, 1987. She became one of Chile's most important field hockey players. She played as a goalkeeper, which is a very important position in hockey. Her job was to stop the opposing team from scoring goals.
Her Amazing Hockey Career
Claudia's career in field hockey was full of achievements. She played in many big tournaments and helped her team win several medals.
Junior and Senior Debuts
Claudia first played for the senior national team in 2004. Just one year later, in 2005, she also played in the Junior World Cup. This big event was held in her home country, Chile. It showed how talented she was from a young age.
Star Goalkeeper Awards
Claudia was especially good at the Pan American Cup. This is a major tournament for teams in North and South America. She was so good that she won the "Goalkeeper of the Tournament" award four times in a row! She received this special award in 2009, 2013, 2017, and 2022. This shows how consistently excellent she was in her role.
Pan American Elite Team
After her great performance at the 2017 Pan American Cup, Claudia was chosen for the 2017 Pan American Elite Team. This team is made up of the best players from the tournament. It was her third time being selected as the goalkeeper for this elite team, having also been chosen in 2009 and 2013. This honor proved she was one of the top goalkeepers in the Americas.
Her Legacy
Claudia Schüler played for Chile until 2022. She passed away on March 26, 2023, at the age of 35, after battling an illness. She is remembered as a dedicated athlete and a true inspiration in Chilean field hockey. Her achievements and her spirit continue to inspire young players.
See also
In Spanish: Claudia Schüler para niños
