Known for dead-ball mastery and calm control in midfield across three decades of the national team. Biggest achievements: opened Switzerland's account at the 1994 World Cup and captained the side back onto the world stage.
One rank above: Valon Behrami at #26.
One rank below: Haris Seferović at #28.
Switzerland's editorial top five: Stéphane Chapuisat · Yann Sommer · Alexander Frei · Granit Xhaka · Stephan Lichtsteiner.