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The 33 of Switzerland.
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01
SC
Stéphane Chapuisat 103 caps (Switzerland) · 21 goals · FC Lausanne-Sport, Borussia DortmundThe elegant Swiss striker was a true legend, winning the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund and mesmerizing fans with his prolific finishing.
ST1989–2004
02
Yann Sommer 94 caps (Switzerland) · FC Vaduz, Borussia MönchengladbachAn agile shot-stopper, Sommer became a national hero with his penalty shootout heroics against France at EURO 2020, solidifying his status as a top-tier goalkeeper.
GK2012–2024
Yann Sommer 94 caps (Switzerland) · FC Vaduz, Borussia MönchengladbachAn agile shot-stopper, Sommer became a national hero with his penalty shootout heroics against France at EURO 2020, solidifying his status as a top-tier goalkeeper.
GK2012–2024
03
Alexander Frei 86 caps (Switzerland) · 42 goals · Servette, Stade RennaisSwitzerland's all-time record goalscorer, he’s a legendary figure at clubs like Borussia Dortmund and FC Basel, a true leader in attack.
CAM2001–2011
Alexander Frei 86 caps (Switzerland) · 42 goals · Servette, Stade RennaisSwitzerland's all-time record goalscorer, he’s a legendary figure at clubs like Borussia Dortmund and FC Basel, a true leader in attack.
CAM2001–2011
04
Granit Xhaka 151 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Switzerland) · Borussia Mönchengladbach, ArsenalEleven years of Bayern titles ended on 14 April 2024, with Xhaka striking one from 25 metres past Werder Bremen for 2-0 in the game that made Leverkusen German champions for the first time.
CDM2011–
Granit Xhaka 151 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Switzerland) · Borussia Mönchengladbach, ArsenalEleven years of Bayern titles ended on 14 April 2024, with Xhaka striking one from 25 metres past Werder Bremen for 2-0 in the game that made Leverkusen German champions for the first time.
CDM2011–
06
Xherdan Shaqiri 125 caps (Switzerland) · 32 goals · FC Bayern Munich, Stoke CityThe 'Alpine Messi' is renowned for his spectacular big-tournament goals and creative flair, contributing to titles with Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
RM2010–2024
Xherdan Shaqiri 125 caps (Switzerland) · 32 goals · FC Bayern Munich, Stoke CityThe 'Alpine Messi' is renowned for his spectacular big-tournament goals and creative flair, contributing to titles with Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
RM2010–2024
07
JH
Josef Hügi 34 caps (Switzerland) · 22 goals · FC Basel, FC ZürichA prolific striker and Basel legend, he lit up the 1954 World Cup with his goal-scoring heroics.
SS1951–1960
08
Kubilay Türkyilmaz 64 caps (Switzerland) · 34 goals · AC Bellinzona, ServetteThis prolific forward was a potent goalscorer, renowned for netting vital goals and becoming a prominent attacking star of the 1990s.
SS1988–2001
Kubilay Türkyilmaz 64 caps (Switzerland) · 34 goals · AC Bellinzona, ServetteThis prolific forward was a potent goalscorer, renowned for netting vital goals and becoming a prominent attacking star of the 1990s.
SS1988–2001
09
Ricardo Rodríguez 144 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Switzerland) · VfL Wolfsburg, AC MilanA precise set-piece specialist and an attacking threat, he was a consistent performer on the left flank for Wolfsburg and AC Milan.
LB2011–
Ricardo Rodríguez 144 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Switzerland) · VfL Wolfsburg, AC MilanA precise set-piece specialist and an attacking threat, he was a consistent performer on the left flank for Wolfsburg and AC Milan.
LB2011–
10
Alfred Bickel 71 caps (Switzerland) · 15 goals · Grasshopper Club ZürichTwo goals down to Greater Germany in the Paris replay on 9 June 1938, Switzerland came back, and Bickel, German-born himself, made it 2-2 in the 64th minute of an eventual 4-2 win.
SS1936–1954
Alfred Bickel 71 caps (Switzerland) · 15 goals · Grasshopper Club ZürichTwo goals down to Greater Germany in the Paris replay on 9 June 1938, Switzerland came back, and Bickel, German-born himself, made it 2-2 in the 64th minute of an eventual 4-2 win.
SS1936–1954
11
HH
Heinz Hermann 118 caps (Switzerland) · 15 goals · Grasshopper Club Zürich, Neuchâtel Xamax FCSA Swiss midfield general, he held the national team cap record for many years, showcasing versatility and leadership.
CM1978–1991
12
MA
Max Abegglen 68 caps (Switzerland) · 34 goals · FC Xamax, FC Lausanne-SportA legendary figure for Grasshopper Club Zürich and the national team, he was one of Switzerland's earliest and most formidable attackers.
SS1922–1937
13
AA
André Abegglen 52 caps (Switzerland) · 30 goals · Étoile Carouge, Neuchâtel Xamax FCSBefore the Second World War, he was a global star, leading the line for Sochaux and Servette and dazzling at the 1938 World Cup.
ST1933–1944
14
MA
Manuel Akanji 86 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Switzerland) · FC Basel, Borussia DortmundA modern defensive maestro, he brings composure and ball-playing ability, anchoring Manchester City's treble-winning defence in 2023 and leading the Swiss backline.
CB2017–
15
CS
Ciriaco Sforza 79 caps (Switzerland) · 7 goals · Grasshopper Club Zürich, 1. FC Kaiserslautern
CM1991–2001
17
Hakan Yakin 87 caps (Switzerland) · 20 goals · FC Basel, BSC Young BoysA technically gifted playmaker and set-piece specialist, his dazzling displays lit up EURO 2008 for Switzerland.
CAM2000–2011
Hakan Yakin 87 caps (Switzerland) · 20 goals · FC Basel, BSC Young BoysA technically gifted playmaker and set-piece specialist, his dazzling displays lit up EURO 2008 for Switzerland.
CAM2000–2011
18
JF
Jacques Fatton 53 caps (Switzerland) · 29 goals · Servette, Olympique LyonnaisSão Paulo, 28 June 1950: Fatton scored both Swiss goals against Brazil at the Pacaembu, the second in the 88th minute to snatch a 2-2 draw from the hosts.
LM1946–1955
19
SH
Stéphane Henchoz 72 caps (Switzerland) · Hamburger SV, Blackburn RoversThe no-nonsense centre-back was a key component of Liverpool's historic treble-winning side in 2001, renowned for his uncompromising defending.
CB1993–2005
21
BN
Blaise Nkufo 34 caps (Switzerland) · 7 goals · Yverdon-Sport, 1. FSV Mainz 05A powerful and consistent striker, he was a cult hero at Twente and a reliable goalscorer for the Swiss national team.
ST2000–2010
22
Gökhan Inler 89 caps (Switzerland) · Aarau, ZürichA midfield powerhouse and former national team captain, his commanding physical presence dominated the engine room for Napoli and Udinese.
CDM2006–2015
Gökhan Inler 89 caps (Switzerland) · Aarau, ZürichA midfield powerhouse and former national team captain, his commanding physical presence dominated the engine room for Napoli and Udinese.
CDM2006–2015
23
Johann Vogel 94 caps (Switzerland) · Grasshopper Club Zürich, PSV EindhovenA disciplined defensive midfielder, he was the unsung hero orchestrating PSV Eindhoven's mid-2000s successes before moving to AC Milan.
CDM1995–2007
Johann Vogel 94 caps (Switzerland) · Grasshopper Club Zürich, PSV EindhovenA disciplined defensive midfielder, he was the unsung hero orchestrating PSV Eindhoven's mid-2000s successes before moving to AC Milan.
CDM1995–2007
24
Köbi Kuhn 63 caps (Switzerland) · 5 goals · FC ZürichA graceful midfield maestro and elegant playmaker, he later guided Switzerland as national coach, leaving an indelible mark on Swiss football.
CM1962–1976
Köbi Kuhn 63 caps (Switzerland) · 5 goals · FC ZürichA graceful midfield maestro and elegant playmaker, he later guided Switzerland as national coach, leaving an indelible mark on Swiss football.
CM1962–1976
25
SM
Severino Minelli 80 caps (Switzerland) · Servette FC, Grasshopper-Club ZurichA defensive rock of the 1930s, this Grasshoppers legend was an integral part of Switzerland's early World Cup appearances.
RB1930–1943
26
Tranquillo Barnetta 75 caps (Switzerland) · 10 goals · FC St. Gallen, Bayer 04 LeverkusenA dynamic right midfielder with pace and power, he was a vital part of the World Cup 2006 generation for clubs like Leverkusen and Schalke.
RM2004–2014
Tranquillo Barnetta 75 caps (Switzerland) · 10 goals · FC St. Gallen, Bayer 04 LeverkusenA dynamic right midfielder with pace and power, he was a vital part of the World Cup 2006 generation for clubs like Leverkusen and Schalke.
RM2004–2014
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Valon Behrami 83 caps (Switzerland) · 2 goals · SS Lazio, West Ham UnitedA tenacious midfield engine, he battled through four World Cups with an incredible work rate for clubs like Napoli, Lazio, and West Ham.
CM2005–2018
Valon Behrami 83 caps (Switzerland) · 2 goals · SS Lazio, West Ham UnitedA tenacious midfield engine, he battled through four World Cups with an incredible work rate for clubs like Napoli, Lazio, and West Ham.
CM2005–2018
28
GB
Georges Bregy 54 caps (Switzerland) · 12 goals · FC Sion, BSC Young BoysSwitzerland had not scored at a World Cup for twenty-eight years when he curled a free kick past Tony Meola at Detroit's Pontiac Silverdome on 18 June 1994.
CM1984–1994
29
Haris Seferović 93 caps (Switzerland) · 25 goals · Eintracht Frankfurt, S.L. BenficaA clinical finisher and vital presence in attack, he delivered crucial goals for Benfica and etched his name into EURO 2020 history for Switzerland.
ST2013–2023
Haris Seferović 93 caps (Switzerland) · 25 goals · Eintracht Frankfurt, S.L. BenficaA clinical finisher and vital presence in attack, he delivered crucial goals for Benfica and etched his name into EURO 2020 history for Switzerland.
ST2013–2023
30
Ludovic Magnin 63 caps (Switzerland) · Yverdon-Sport, VfB StuttgartA committed and versatile defender, he brought passion and work rate to the back line for both Werder Bremen and Stuttgart.
CB2000–2010
Ludovic Magnin 63 caps (Switzerland) · Yverdon-Sport, VfB StuttgartA committed and versatile defender, he brought passion and work rate to the back line for both Werder Bremen and Stuttgart.
CB2000–2010
31
PZ
Pascal Zuberbühler 51 caps (Switzerland) · Grasshopper Club Zürich, FC BaselAn old-school stopper, Zuberbühler led Switzerland to an unbeaten group stage at the 2006 World Cup, conceding zero goals in a memorable display of resilience.
GK1994–2008
32
KE
Karl Elsener An old-school stopper, he was a foundational figure in the Swiss defence during the 1938 World Cup.About the editorial selection
GK
33
RW
Rolf Wüthrich 13 caps (Switzerland) · 2 goals · FC Zürich, Servette FCA historic outside left, he was a key national team player, embodying the classic wing talent of his era.
LM1961–1965
About this XI
The collection opens with Stéphane Chapuisat, Yann Sommer and Alexander Frei. The 33 covers 4 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 14 midfielders and 8 forwards, with sourced senior international careers spanning the 1920s to the 2020s. Pick a formation, drag your eleven onto the pitch, then explore the careers and settle the duels below. Your votes reorder the people's ranking of these 33 in real time.
Left out, and why
A 33 is a set of decisions, and these are the players who lost their place in the last revision of Switzerland's list. Every one of them has a case.
- Philippe SenderosThe place went to Alfred Bickel.
- Steven ZuberThe place went to Jacques Fatton.
- Renato SteffenSee the current national collection for the selected careers.
Disagree? That is the point. Settle it in the duels above.
Who is the greatest Switzerland footballer of all time?
The editorial collection starts with Stéphane Chapuisat. Its first five careers: Stéphane Chapuisat, Yann Sommer, Alexander Frei, Granit Xhaka, Stephan Lichtsteiner. The people's ranking on this page moves with every duel vote and can disagree.
How were these 33 Switzerland players chosen?
The collection covers every position across Switzerland's football history. Honours, international records and career achievements inform the editorial order. Each entry opens a career note and its sources. Fan votes in the duels build a separate ranking.
Where can I read about the careers?
Open a player page from the collection to read the career scene, club record and recorded honours. The source links show where the available records come from.
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