Alexander Frei vs Granit Xhaka
Switzerland against Switzerland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alexander Frei
Switzerland · 1998–2013 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Switzerland
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 86 · 42 goals
- Clubs
- Servette, Stade Rennais, Borussia Dortmund
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.
Granit Xhaka
Switzerland · 2010–26 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Switzerland
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 151 · 18 goals
- Clubs
- Borussia Mönchengladbach, Arsenal, Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Eleven 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. That season ended unbeaten in the league with the DFB-Pokal alongside it, and he captains Switzerland as their record appearance holder on 152 caps, having won the Swiss title twice with Basel and the FA Cup twice with Arsenal. Career record: 151 caps and 18 goals for Switzerland; club career at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Arsenal, Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 86.
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