Xherdan Shaqiri is a midfielder of Bayern Munich and the Swiss national football team. He was born in the family of ethnic Albanians in Gnjilane, Kosovo (former Yugoslavia).
As a child Xherdan moved to Switzerland with his family. Shaqiri’s youth career began at SV Augst, then he joined FC Basel youth team. At the age of 15 Xherdan was named the best player of the Under-15 Nike Cup, due to which he came to light in the world of football. Despite the invitations from various famous clubs, Shaqiri decided not to leave Basel.
On 2 January 2009 Xherdan signed his first professional contract with the Swiss club, and on 2 July the young footballer played his first match against St. Gallen. On 9 November, he netted his first professional goal in a match against Neuchâtel Xamax.
Thanks to great performance for Basel, the Swiss was again spotted by notable clubs. In February 2012 he transferred to Bayern Munich for €11.5 million. Xherdan signed a four-year deal with his new club until 30 June 2016.
Xherdan made his national senior team debut on 5 June 2010 in a match versus Italy, entering the game on the 88th minute as a substitute. He made one appearance for the Swiss national team in the 2010 World Cup. Xherdan was one of the youngest players of that tournament.
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