Born in Switzerland, he represented the Liechtenstein national team.

Kaufmann joined FC Balzers senior side in 2008,[1] and USV Eschen/Mauren in 2010.

On 28 October 2021, he announced his retirement (to be effective as per following December) leaving both international and club activities at the age of only 30.

[4] Kaufmann received his first call-up to the senior team for the friendly against Estonia on 17 November 2010 and made his debut after being named in the starting 11.

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