Xherdan Shaqiri

Xherdan Shaqiri, born on October 10, 1991, is a distinguished Swiss professional footballer known for his versatility as an attacking midfielder and winger. Currently, he plays for the Swiss Super League club Basel, where he began his career, rising through the youth ranks to become a pivotal player in the first team. During his tenure at Basel, Shaqiri contributed significantly to the club's success, helping secure three Swiss Super League titles.

In 2012, Shaqiri made a high-profile move to Bayern Munich, where he continued to showcase his talent. Over three seasons, he won three Bundesliga titles, although competition for a starting position was fierce. In January 2015, he transitioned to Inter Milan for a transfer fee of fifteen million euros, marking the next chapter in his career.

After a brief stint at Inter, Shaqiri joined Stoke City in the summer of 2015 for a club record fee of twelve million pounds. Following Stoke's relegation from the Premier League in 2018, he was signed by Liverpool for a reported fee of thirteen point five million pounds. At Liverpool, he enjoyed remarkable success, being part of the squad that won the UEFA Champions League in his first season, along with the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in 2019, and the Premier League title in 2020, marking the club's first league triumph in thirty years.

On the international stage, Shaqiri has been a full international for Switzerland from 2010 to 2024, earning 125 caps and scoring 32 goals. This impressive record makes him the third-most capped player and fourth-highest goalscorer in Swiss history. He has represented his country in four FIFA World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022) and three UEFA European Championships (2016, 2020, 2024), solidifying his status as a key figure in Swiss football.