Kubilay Türkyilmaz vs Xherdan Shaqiri
Switzerland against Switzerland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Kubilay Türkyilmaz
Switzerland · 1987–2003 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Switzerland
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 64 · 34 goals
- Clubs
- AC Bellinzona, Servette, Bologna F.C. 1909
This prolific forward was a potent goalscorer, renowned for netting vital goals and becoming a prominent attacking star of the 1990s. Career record: 64 caps and 34 goals for Switzerland; club career at AC Bellinzona, Servette, Bologna F.C. 1909.
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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