Who is the best player in Switzerland national football team history?

Rank the greatest players in Swiss football history, from Xherdan Shaqiri's flair and Granit Xhaka's captaincy to Stéphane Chapuisat's Champions League glory.

Xherdan Shaqiri

Explosive attacking midfielder known for spectacular goals at World Cups and Euros, capped over 100 times and one of Switzerland's most gifted players.

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Granit Xhaka

Switzerland's long-serving captain and midfield engine, playing over 120 internationals while anchoring the team with his passing range and leadership.

2/12

Stéphane Chapuisat

Lethal striker who won the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund and was Switzerland's iconic forward during the 1990s and early 2000s.

3/12

Alexander Frei

Switzerland's all-time top scorer with 42 international goals until Shaqiri surpassed him, a clinical striker who thrived in Ligue 1 with Rennes.

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Yann Sommer

Elite goalkeeper who became a household name in the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich, famously saving Kylian Mbappé's penalty at Euro 2020.

5/12

Hakan Yakin

Creative attacking midfielder from the golden generation of the 2000s, blessed with exceptional technical ability and vision for Switzerland.

6/12

Johann Vogel

Disciplined and intelligent defensive midfielder who was Switzerland's midfield anchor for over a decade and captained the national team.

7/12

Köbi Kuhn

Historical great from the 1960s and 1970s who became a club legend at Grasshopper and later guided Switzerland as national team manager.

8/12

Fabian Schär

Commanding central defender who combines aerial dominance with outstanding distribution, a key figure in Switzerland's modern defensive setup.

9/12

Breel Embolo

Powerful and versatile forward of Cameroonian descent who has been a reliable scorer for Switzerland at multiple World Cups and Euros.

10/12

Philippe Senderos

Commanding central defender who rose through Arsenal's academy to become a long-serving Switzerland international, known for his composure and leadership.

11/12

Valon Behrami

Hard-tackling Swiss-Albanian midfielder who competed at the highest level in Serie A and the Premier League while earning over 70 caps for Switzerland.

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