Xherdan Shaqiri vs Yann Sommer
Switzerland against Switzerland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Yann Sommer
Switzerland · 2020s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Switzerland
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 94 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FC Vaduz, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Inter Milan
An 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. Career record: 94 caps and 0 goals for Switzerland; club career at FC Vaduz, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Inter Milan.
The verdict
The almanac puts Yann Sommer ahead by 1 rating point, 87 against 86.
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