Granit Xhaka vs Stéphane Chapuisat
Switzerland against Switzerland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Stéphane Chapuisat
Switzerland · 1987–2006 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Switzerland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 103 · 21 goals
- Clubs
- FC Lausanne-Sport, Borussia Dortmund, BSC Young Boys
The elegant Swiss striker was a true legend, winning the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund and mesmerizing fans with his prolific finishing. Career record: 103 caps and 21 goals for Switzerland; club career at FC Lausanne-Sport, Borussia Dortmund, BSC Young Boys.
The verdict
The almanac puts Stéphane Chapuisat ahead by 2 rating points, 88 against 86.
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