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Xherdan Shaqiri
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
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Birthdate: October 10, 1991
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Gjilan, Kosovo
Born to Albanian-origin working-class immigrant parents in Switzerland, Xherdan Shaqiri had a tough childhood. His talent in football led him to join Basel’s youth team at age 8. The Swiss footballer is now better known for his stints with clubs such as Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
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Ivan Rakitić
(Swiss Professional FootballerWho Plays as a Central /Attacking Midfielder)
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Birthdate: March 10, 1988
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Rheinfelden, Switzerland
Popular Croatian central midfielder Ivan Rakitić now represents FC Barcelona. Though born in Switzerland, the talented footballer has never played for the country. Known for his energy on the field, he was instrumental in taking his team to the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Granit Xhaka
(Swiss Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Midfielder)
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Birthdate: September 27, 1992
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Basel, Switzerland
Swiss footballer and Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka wasn’t just part of the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning Swiss team but has also been part of 2 FIFA World Cups. In 2022, he posted an apology on social media following his red-card exit in a game against Liverpool.
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Luuk de Jong
(Dutch Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
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Birthdate: August 27, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Aigle, Switzerland
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Yann Sommer
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
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Birthdate: December 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Morges, Switzerland
Swiss footballer Yann Sommer is best known as the goalkeeper for Borussia Mönchengladbach. He has also been part of the 2 FIFA World Cups and 2 UEFA European Championships for Switzerland. Starting his career with youth teams such as Basel, he later became one of the greatest Bundesliga goalkeepers.
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Lucien Favre
(Swiss Professional Football Manager and Former Player)
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Birthdate: November 2, 1957
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Saint-Barthélemy, Switzerland
Lucien Favre is one of the best-known football managers from Switzerland. A favorite of various French and Swiss clubs, he is known for bringing the best out of players such as Marco Reus and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. He also played a role in making Hertha and Borussia Mönchengladbach major European teams.
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Alisha Lehmann
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
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Birthdate: January 21, 1999
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tägertschi, Switzerland
Known for her stint with the WSA club Aston Villa, Swiss footballer Alisha Lehmann was always openly lesbian and even gearing up for a wedding with her Swiss teammate Ramona Bachmann. She later stunned her fans with an Instagram post, confirming her relationship with Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner
(Swiss Former Professional Footballer)
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Birthdate: January 16, 1984
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Adligenswil, Switzerland
Known for his 20-year stint as a footballer and his successful tenures with teams such as Arsenal and Juventus, Stephan Lichtsteiner has, post-retirement, begun training as a watchmaker with the Swiss timepiece manufacturer Maurice de Mauriac. His powerful runs on the field earned him the nickname Forrest Gump.
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Denis Zakaria
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
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Birthdate: November 20, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Gökhan Inler
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Central Midfielder)
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Birthdate: June 27, 1984
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Olten, Switzerland
Turkish-origin Swiss midfielder Gökhan Inler is best known for his stint with the Turkish club Adana Demirspor. He began his career with Swiss and Turkish youth teams and later also represented Switzerland in 2 FIFA World Cups. His energy and on-field movements have made him a star in Switzerland.
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Kevin Mbabu
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
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Birthdate: April 19, 1995
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chêne-Bougeries, Switzerland
Swiss defender Kevin Mbabu is best known for his stint with the Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg. After Newcastle United let him go, Mbabu went on record saying his performance would make Newcastle regret their decision. He was part of the Swiss squad that played at the 2019 UEFA Nations League finals.
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Breel Embolo
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
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Birthdate: February 14, 1997
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Manuel Akanji
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
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Birthdate: July 19, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Wiesendangen, Switzerland
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Valon Behrami
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
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Birthdate: April 19, 1985
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Mitrovica, Kosovo
Swiss footballer and Brescia midfielder Valon Behrami scripted history by becoming the first from his country to be part of 4 football World Cups. He once received death threats from Brazilian fans after his on-field conflicts with Brazil's Neymar. He is married to Swiss alpine ski racer Lara Gut.
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Joel Castro Pereira
(Swiss-Portuguese Professional Football Goalkeeper)
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Birthdate: June 28, 1996
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Boudevilliers, Switzerland
Professional football goalkeeper Joel Castro Pereira commenced his club career with Manchester United and moving on played for the club as also with several other clubs on loan. He currently plays for the EredivisieclubRKC Waalwijk. He was selected in the2016 Portugal Olympic football team and in the2017 Portugal under-21team for theUEFA European Under-21 Championship.
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Roman Bürki
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
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Birthdate: November 14, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Münsingen, Switzerland
The Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper, Swiss footballer Roman Bürki is known for his towering 6’4” frame. He has also represented his national team and been part of 2 World Cups, though he later expressed his reluctance in joining his team in 2018, stating he wished he could devote more time to his club.
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Philippe Senderos
(Swiss Retired Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defender)
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Birthdate: February 14, 1985
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland
Former Swiss footballer Philippe Senderos is known for his stints as a defender for teams such as Arsenal, A.C. Milan, and Aston Villa. Born to Serbian and Spanish immigrant parents, he speaks 7 languages. He was once the victim of a hoax that claimed he had converted to Islam.
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Fabian Schär
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
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Birthdate: December 20, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Wil, Switzerland
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Admir Mehmedi
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Second Striker / Centre Forward)
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Birthdate: March 16, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Gostivar, North Macedonia
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Taulant Xhaka
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
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Birthdate: March 28, 1991
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Basel, Switzerland
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Johan Djourou
(Swiss Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Centre Back)
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Birthdate: January 18, 1987
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Joan Gamper
(Former Football Executive Who Founded Football Clubs in Switzerland and Spain)
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Birthdate: November 22, 1877
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Winterthur, Switzerland
Died: July 30, 1930
Swiss-born sports executive Joan Gamper is best remembered as the founder of the legendary football club FC Barcelona. A sports enthusiast since his childhood, he excelled in many sports, such as football, golf, and tennis. He died of suicide at age 52, apparently driven by depression related to financial issues.
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Vladimir Petković
(Swiss Professional Football Manager and Former Football Midfielder)
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Birthdate: August 15, 1963
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Blerim Džemaili
(Swiss Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
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Birthdate: April 12, 1986
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tetovo, North Macedonia
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Edimilson Fernandes
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder)
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Birthdate: April 15, 1996
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Sion, Switzerland
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Diogo Costa
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
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Birthdate: September 19, 1999
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Rothrist, Switzerland
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Ramona Bachmann
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
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Birthdate: December 25, 1990
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Malters, Switzerland
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Timm Klose
(Swiss Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Centre Back)
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Birthdate: May 9, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Frankfurt, West Germany
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Ruben Vargas
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
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Birthdate: August 5, 1998
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Adligenswil, Switzerland
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Saidy Janko
(Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Right-Back or Right Winger)
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Birthdate: October 22, 1995
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Pajtim Kasami
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
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Birthdate: June 2, 1992
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Andelfingen, Switzerland
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Alexander Frei
(Swiss Professional Football Coach and a Former Player Who Played as a Forward)
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Birthdate: July 15, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Basel, Switzerland
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Josip Drmić
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
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Birthdate: August 8, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lachen, Switzerland
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Gaetano Berardi
(Swiss Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defender)
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Birthdate: August 21, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sorengo, Switzerland
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Noah Okafor
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as Striker)
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Birthdate: May 24, 2000
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Basel, Switzerland
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Albian Ajeti
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
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Birthdate: February 26, 1997
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Basel, Switzerland
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Djibril Sow
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
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Birthdate: February 6, 1997
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Stefan Frei
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
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Birthdate: April 20, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Altstätten, Switzerland
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Murat Yakin
(Swiss Football Coach and Former Player)
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Birthdate: September 15, 1974
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Basel, Switzerland
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Mario Gavranović
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
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Birthdate: November 24, 1989
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lugano, Switzerland
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Diego Benaglio
(Swiss Former Footballer Who Played as a Goalkeeper)
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Birthdate: September 8, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Christian Gross
(Football Manager and Former Player Who Played as a Sweeper and Central Midfielder)
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Birthdate: August 14, 1954
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Haris Seferovic
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
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Birthdate: February 22, 1992
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sursee, Switzerland
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Berat Djimsiti
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
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Birthdate: February 19, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Stéphane Henchoz
(Swiss Football Coach and a Former Professional Player Who Played as a Centre-Back)
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Birthdate: September 7, 1974
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Billens-Hennens Billens, Switzerland
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Zdravko Kuzmanović
(Serbian Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive / Central Midfielder)
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Birthdate: September 22, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Thun, Switzerland
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Almen Abdi
(Retired Swiss Footballer Who Played as an Attacking Midfielder)
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Birthdate: October 21, 1986
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Prizren, Kosovo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Seny Dieng
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
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Birthdate: November 23, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Stéphane Chapuisat
(Swiss Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
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Birthdate: June 28, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lausanne, Switzerland
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Andi Zeqiri
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
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Birthdate: June 22, 1999
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lausanne, Switzerland
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
