Josef Hügi vs Xherdan Shaqiri
Switzerland against Switzerland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Josef Hügi
Switzerland · 1950s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Switzerland
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 34 · 22 goals
- Clubs
- FC Basel, FC Zürich
A prolific striker and Basel legend, he lit up the 1954 World Cup with his goal-scoring heroics. Career record: 34 caps and 22 goals for Switzerland; club career at FC Basel, FC Zürich.
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Xherdan Shaqiri
Switzerland · 2009–26 · RM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Switzerland
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 125 · 32 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Stoke City, Chicago Fire
The 'Alpine Messi' is renowned for his spectacular big-tournament goals and creative flair, contributing to titles with Bayern Munich and Liverpool. Career record: 125 caps and 32 goals for Switzerland; club career at FC Bayern Munich, Stoke City, Chicago Fire.
The verdict
The almanac puts Xherdan Shaqiri ahead by 1 rating point, 86 against 85.
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