In this blog we are going to find out some of the best Swiss footballers in the English Premier League and their ratings and market value.
The motive to write this blog about Swiss footballers is to bring forward the contributions of the Swiss Football Players in the English Premier League. I hoper you like it.
1) List of Best Swiss Players in The English Premier League with Market Value :
| Player | Clubs | EPL Tenure | Estimated Peak Market Value (โฌ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Hottiger | Newcastle United, Everton | 1994โ1997 | โฌ1 million |
| Stรฉphane Henchoz | Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, Wigan Athletic | 1997โ2008 | โฌ4 million |
| Johan Djourou | Arsenal | 2004โ2014 | โฌ6 million |
| Philippe Senderos | Arsenal, Fulham, Aston Villa | 2003โ2012 | โฌ5 million |
| Valon Behrami | West Ham United, Watford | 2008โ2011, 2015โ2017 | โฌ8 million |
| Gรถkhan Inler | Leicester City | 2015โ2016 | โฌ10 million |
| Xherdan Shaqiri | Stoke City, Liverpool | 2015โ2021 | โฌ25 million |
| Granit Xhaka | Arsenal | 2016โ2023 | โฌ40 million |
| Fabian Schรคr | Newcastle United | 2018โpresent | โฌ10 million |
| Almen Abdi | Watford | 2015โ2016 | โฌ3 million |
| Timm Klose | Norwich City | 2015โ2020 | โฌ5 million |
| Gelson Fernandes | Manchester City | 2007โ2009 | โฌ4 million |
| Reto Ziegler | Tottenham Hotspur | 2004โ2007 | โฌ3 million |
| Pajtim Kasami | Fulham | 2011โ2014 | โฌ4 million |
| Josip Drmiฤ | Norwich City | 2019โ2020 | โฌ7 million |
| Kevin Mbabu | Fulham | 2022โ2023 | โฌ8 million |
| Edimilson Fernandes | West Ham United | 2016โ2019 | โฌ6 million |
Note: These market values are approximate and represent the peak estimated values during the players’ careers.
2) Ratings to the Best Swiss Players in the English Premier League :
| Player | Rating | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Hottiger | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Solid defender in the 90s, can be said a solid player |
| Stรฉphane Henchoz | โญโญโญโญโญโญ (6) | Key defender for Liverpool in the early 2000s, part of a strong team. |
| Johan Djourou | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Decent but inconsistent at Arsenal, mostly a squad player. |
| Philippe Senderos | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Strong presence at Arsenal but had errors in big games. |
| Valon Behrami | โญโญโญโญโญโญ (6) | Hard-working midfielder, solid for West Ham and Watford. |
| Gรถkhan Inler | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Won the league with Leicester but rarely played. |
| Xherdan Shaqiri | โญโญโญโญโญโญโญ (7) | Flair player, crucial at Stoke, won EPL with Liverpool. |
| Granit Xhaka | โญโญโญโญโญโญโญ (7) | Arsenalโs midfield leader for years, loved & hated but very important. |
| Fabian Schรคr | โญโญโญโญโญโญโญ (7) | Reliable defender for Newcastle, key part of their defense. |
| Almen Abdi | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Did well at Watford but not long enough in the EPL. |
| Timm Klose | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Decent defender for Norwich, not outstanding but solid. |
| Gelson Fernandes | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Played for Manchester City before their golden era, decent but not special. |
| Reto Ziegler | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Had potential at Spurs but didnโt make a huge impact. |
| Pajtim Kasami | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Scored one incredible goal for Fulham, but average overall. |
| Josip Drmiฤ | โญโญโญโญ (4) | Struggled with injuries at Norwich, barely played. |
| Kevin Mbabu | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Good full-back at Fulham, but not a game-changer. |
| Edimilson Fernandes | โญโญโญโญโญ (5) | Decent at West Ham but never a key player. |
Summary
- 7/10 Players (Key Figures): Shaqiri, Xhaka, Schรคr โ Their impact was significant in the EPL.
- 6/10 Players (Strong Performers): Henchoz, Behrami โ Regular starters with consistent contributions.
- 5/10 Players (Reliable Players): Most others โ Had solid spells in the EPL, adding value to their teams.
- 4/10 Players (Emerging Talents): Drmiฤ โ Had an EPL experience and brought unique skills.
3) Swiss Players’ Best Achievements in The English Premier League :
Swiss Players’ Achievements in the EPL
| Player | Clubs | Key Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Xherdan Shaqiri | Stoke City, Liverpool | ๐ Premier League Winner (2019โ20) with Liverpool, important squad member in Kloppโs team. |
| Gรถkhan Inler | Leicester City | ๐ Premier League Winner (2015โ16), part of Leicesterโs historic title-winning squad. |
| Granit Xhaka | Arsenal | ๐ Arsenal Captain (2019โ2023), played over 200 EPL matches, helped Arsenal finish 2nd in 2022โ23. |
| Stรฉphane Henchoz | Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, Wigan Athletic | ๐ FA Cup & League Cup Winner (2000โ01) with Liverpool, played in a strong defensive duo. |
| Fabian Schรคr | Newcastle United | ๐ Helped Newcastle qualify for the UEFA Champions League (2022โ23), a key defender in their resurgence. |
| Valon Behrami | West Ham United, Watford | โ๏ธ Key player in midfield for West Ham, played a big role in crucial matches. |
| Johan Djourou | Arsenal | ๐ Part of Arsenalโs defensive unit for nearly a decade, played in the Champions League. |
| Philippe Senderos | Arsenal, Fulham, Aston Villa | ๐ Reached UEFA Europa League Final (2009โ10) with Fulham, strong defensive performances. |
| Pajtim Kasami | Fulham | ๐ฏ Scored one of the best EPL goals (2013 vs. Crystal Palace), a volley still remembered by fans. |
| Timm Klose | Norwich City | ๐ก๏ธ Defensive leader for Norwich, helped the club battle through EPL seasons. |
| Marc Hottiger | Newcastle United, Everton | โฝ Scored for Newcastle in their first season back in the EPL (1993โ94). |
| Kevin Mbabu | Fulham | โก Brought defensive strength and pace to the EPL during his time with Fulham. |
| Edimilson Fernandes | West Ham United | ๐ฏ Scored a stunning goal vs. Chelsea (2016), showcasing his technical skills. |
| Gelson Fernandes | Manchester City | ๐ต Part of Manchester Cityโs transition era before their dominance, played as a key midfielder. |
| Josip Drmiฤ | Norwich City | ๐จ๐ญ Represented Swiss talent in the EPL, adding depth to Norwichโs squad. |
Key Highlights
- ๐ EPL Champions: Shaqiri (Liverpool 2019โ20), Inler (Leicester 2015โ16)
- โฝ Memorable Goals: Kasamiโs volley, Fernandesโ strike vs. Chelsea
- ๐ Club Legends: Xhaka (Arsenal), Schรคr (Newcastle), Henchoz (Liverpool)
- ๐ European Finals: Senderos (Europa League), Henchoz (FA Cup & League Cup with Liverpool)
Final Words :
Swiss Players Stats in the English Premier League :
| Player | Position | Clubs | Appearances | Goals | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stรฉphane Henchoz | Defender | Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, Wigan Athletic | 243 | 0 | N/A |
| Granit Xhaka | Midfielder | Arsenal | 225 | 13 | N/A |
| Xherdan Shaqiri | Midfielder | Stoke City, Liverpool | 96 | 15 | N/A |
| Fabian Schรคr | Defender | Newcastle United | 184 | 16 | N/A |
| Manuel Akanji | Defender | Manchester City | 79 | 2 | N/A |
| Valon Behrami | Midfielder | West Ham United, Watford | 58 | 3 | N/A |
| Johan Djourou | Defender | Arsenal | 86 | 1 | N/A |
| Philippe Senderos | Defender | Arsenal, Fulham, Aston Villa | 113 | 4 | N/A |
| Gรถkhan Inler | Midfielder | Leicester City | 5 | 0 | N/A |
| Timm Klose | Defender | Norwich City | 10 | 0 | N/A |
| Gelson Fernandes | Midfielder | Manchester City | 43 | 3 | N/A |
| Reto Ziegler | Defender | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 1 | N/A |
| Pajtim Kasami | Midfielder | Fulham | 38 | 3 | N/A |
| Josip Drmiฤ | Forward | Norwich City | 5 | 1 | N/A |
| Kevin Mbabu | Defender | Fulham | 6 | 0 | N/A |
| Edimilson Fernandes | Midfielder | West Ham United | 48 | 1 | N/A |
All in all Swiss Players have poured around 138 million Euros into the EPL which makes Swiss contribution one of the best valued contribution in the EPL.
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