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Club:SwitzerlandFC Basel

Nationality:SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Age:18

Height:1.68 m / 5.51 ft

Weight:69 kg / 151 lbs

Position:Attacking mid(L)

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Xherdan Shaqiri will be one of the youngest and most inexperienced players at the upcoming World Cup, yet this teenage starlet could well be a massive hit.

 

Shaqiri is considered to be one of the brightest young talents of Swiss football today. He scored six goals and provided five assists in an impressive debut season (2009/10) at FC Basel , helping his team to the league and cup double. His terrific performances earned him a place in Switzerland's final World Cup squad at the expense of the gifted winger Valentin Stocker. However, despite his young age of just 18, not many eyebrows were raised when Shaqiri got the nod.

 

At present, it appears that Shaqiri will start on the bench for Switzerland's games in South Africa, as it is likely that coach Ottmar Hitzfeld will prefer more experienced and proven players such as Valon Behrami and Tranquillo Barnetta on the Swiss wings. Still, Shaqiri could easily be an adequate replacement for either, coming off the bench to inject pace and energy to the team in the latter stages of games.

 

Nevertheless, don’t be surprised if Shaqiri forces his way into the first XI during the tournament.

 

Shaqiri is an ethnic Albanian, who was born in Kosovo. As a child, he immigrated together with his parents to Switzerland and started to play for the youth team of local side SV Augst. Later, he moved to FC Basel 's youth team in a bid to play at a higher level and to further develop his skills.

 

Shaqiri, who usually plays as a left winger, is short but his physical strength belies his size. He is mostly renowned within Switzerland for his dribbling skills and remembered for a fantastic performance when Basel won the FIFA Youth Cup of 2009 that was held in Zurich. His great technique, good acceleration and pace make him a dangerous player, especially when he charges down the flank, looking for opportunities to shoot or cross the ball into the opponents' box.

 

He is also a versatile player who can play in multiple positions, and it is not rare to see him as a defender or on the right wing. Shaqiri has a fearless reputation, as he isn't afraid to take risks during the match, running at defenders or shooting from long range with either foot. When he runs down the flank, his speed, agility and balance help him trick his opponents. He likes to take advantage of his quick feet and mind in order to unleash a rapid shot or release a swift pass, making it tough to close him down and contain him.

 

For now, Shaqiri is still a young player who has just begun to appear on the professional scene, but there is no doubt that he is a special talent. With some more match experience, and under the right guidance, Shaqiri is sure to develop his game further and become a dominant force for the Swiss side. It is highly likely that Shaqiri's style of play will be a real asset for any of the world 's top football sides, particularly for attacking teams that like to play at a high tempo, relying on the technical skills and creativity of their players.

 

His diversity and his ability to adapt well in multiple positions make him the archetypical modern player, the kind who can swap positions during the match and confuse the opponents' back line – a talent that will surely help him grow into an even better footballer.

 

Here at IMscouting we believe there is a good chance Shaqiri will begin to build himself a worldwide reputation during the World Cup, but even if it doesn’t happen during the tournament in South Africa, it will be sooner rather than later that he bursts onto the global scene.

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