Xherdan Shaqiri

Dude is a god, he's everywhere on the pitch, been watching Basel play lately just cause of him and I can't believe he was only picked up for 10M by Bayern.

Just thought I'd share.

He plays as a number 10 role right?

Yeah he's great, was supporting the Swiss in the U21's when England were out just because of him.

Kuled wrote:He plays as a number 10 role right?

No he doesn't play as a number 10 role.

I find him very similar to Alexis now that I think of it.

how do you pronounce his name?

I say "Zerdan Shakiri"

Ed wrote:how do you pronounce his name?

I say "Zerdan Shakiri"

The commentator says it right in this vid.

He's an animal. Blistering pace, strong shot, good dribbling, and he's built like a little tank.

Hopefully he realizes his full potential at Bayern.

Brilliant player, I remember seeing him play earlier in the season and he's a little whipper snapper. Brilliant player.

Great thread by Egzon for once

Ed wrote:how do you pronounce his name?

I say "Zerdan Shakiri"

In Switzerland everyone calls him like the commentator, but in Kosovo where he's from it's 'Shachiri'

Also, he said several times his fave position is number 10, always plays RW for Basel though, cutting on his left foot.

I think he's brilliant, one of the best players Switzerland has produced for decades, can see him making it at Bayern and Robben leaving because of him Certainly not lacking self-confidence the boy.

Only seen him play once, against Man United and I was very impressed with him. If he plays like that every week then it's no surprise Bayern Munich are going to sign him. Good move for all parties.