How many caps did Hakan Yakin win for Switzerland?

Hakan Yakin won 87 caps for Switzerland, scoring 20 goals.

Which clubs did Hakan Yakin play for?

FC Concordia Basel (1994–1995), FC Basel (1995–1997), Grasshopper Club Zürich (1997–2001), FC St. Gallen (1998–1999), FC Basel (2001–2003), Paris Saint-Germain (2003–2003), FC Basel (2003–2004), VfB Stuttgart (2004–2005), BSC Young Boys (2005–2008), Galatasaray S.K. (2005–2005), Al-Gharafa SC (2008–2009), FC Luzern (2009–2011).

Where does Hakan Yakin rank among Switzerland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Hakan Yakin #17 of Switzerland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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17 / Switzerland · 2000–2011

Hakan Yakin

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Caps · Switzerland

Goals · Switzerland

Life

1977

Clubs

FC Basel, BSC Young Boys, FC Luzern

#17

Editorial rank of 33 for Switzerland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A technically gifted playmaker and set-piece specialist, his dazzling displays lit up EURO 2008 for Switzerland. Career record: 87 caps and 20 goals for Switzerland; club career at FC Basel, BSC Young Boys, FC Luzern.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1994–1995	FC Concordia Basel
1995–1997	FC Basel
1997–2001	Grasshopper Club Zürich
1998–1999	FC St. Gallen
2001–2003	FC Basel
2003–2003	Paris Saint-Germain
2003–2004	FC Basel
2004–2005	VfB Stuttgart
2005–2008	BSC Young Boys
2005–2005	Galatasaray S.K.
2008–2009	Al-Gharafa SC
2009–2011	FC Luzern
Switzerland	87 caps, 20 goals

Sources

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

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Around Yakin in the almanac

One rank above: Diego Benaglio at #16.

One rank below: Jacques Fatton at #18.

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

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