How many caps did Alexander Frei win for Switzerland?

Alexander Frei won 86 caps for Switzerland, scoring 42 goals.

Which clubs did Alexander Frei play for?

FC Sion (1993–1997), FC Basel (1997–1998), FC Thun (1998–1999), FC Luzern (1999–2000), Servette (2000–2003), Stade Rennais (2003–2006), Borussia Dortmund (2006–2009), FC Basel (2009–2013).

Where does Alexander Frei rank among Switzerland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Alexander Frei #3 of Switzerland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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Alexander Frei

CAM playmakerdribbler

Caps · Switzerland

Goals · Switzerland

Life

1979

Clubs

Servette, Stade Rennais, Borussia Dortmund

Editorial rank of 33 for Switzerland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Switzerland's all-time record goalscorer, he’s a legendary figure at clubs like Borussia Dortmund and FC Basel, a true leader in attack. Career record: 86 caps and 42 goals for Switzerland; club career at Servette, Stade Rennais, Borussia Dortmund.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q193024

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Career record

1993–1997	FC Sion
1997–1998	FC Basel
1998–1999	FC Thun
1999–2000	FC Luzern
2000–2003	Servette
2003–2006	Stade Rennais
2006–2009	Borussia Dortmund
2009–2013	FC Basel
Switzerland	86 caps, 42 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Switzerland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Switzerland checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

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Around Frei in the almanac

One rank above: Yann Sommer at #2.

One rank below: Granit Xhaka at #4.

Switzerland's editorial top five: Stéphane Chapuisat · Yann Sommer · Alexander Frei · Granit Xhaka · Stephan Lichtsteiner.

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