Xherdan Shaqiri Swiss Footballer From Gjilan

Xherdan Shaqiri · association football player · Swiss

35years old

2social accounts

Xherdan Shaqiri Quick Facts

Profession: Sports
Date of Birth: 10 October 1991 (Age 35 Years Old)
Birthplace: Gjilan
Nationality: Swiss
Birth Sign: Libra
Height: 169 cm (5' 7")

Biography

Xherdan Shaqiri, born 10 October 1991 in Gjilan, is a Swiss footballer. Xherdan Shaqiri has lined up for Switzerland men's national football team (2010–2024) and Liverpool F.C. (2018–2021).

The records list him as a winger. The first club on record is FC Basel (2007). He has played for 14 teams on record, including Switzerland men's national football team, Liverpool F.C. and Stoke City F.C. 14 years at Switzerland men's national football team make up the longest period in his listed career. The list ends with FC Basel, which he joined in 2024. At FC Basel (2009–2012), his team-mates on record include Çağdaş Atan and Park Joo-ho. FC Bayern Munich team-mates from the same years include Bastian Schweinsteiger, Claudio Pizarro and Dante.

Teams

14 teams

Years	Team	Position
2007–2009	FC Basel	Winger
2007–2008	Switzerland national under-17 association football team	Winger
2008–2009	Switzerland national under-18 association football team	Winger
2009–2012	FC Basel	Winger
2009	Switzerland national under-19 association football team	Winger
2009–2011	Switzerland national under-21 football team	Winger
2010–2024	Switzerland men's national football team	Winger
2012–2015	FC Bayern Munich	Winger
2015	Inter Milan	Winger
2015–2018	Stoke City F.C.	Winger
2018–2021	Liverpool F.C.	Winger
2021–2022	Olympique Lyonnais	Winger
2022–2024	Chicago Fire FC	Winger
2024–	FC Basel	Winger

Xherdan Shaqiri on Social Media

Instagram @shaqirixherdan

X (Twitter) @XS_11official

Xherdan Shaqiri Photos

Photo: 14. Internationale Sportnacht Davos from Davos, Schweiz · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: 14. Internationale Sportnacht Davos from Davos, Schweiz · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: 14. Internationale Sportnacht Davos from Davos, Schweiz · CC BY-SA 2.0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Xherdan Shaqiri?

Xherdan Shaqiri is 35 years old, born on 10 October 1991 in Gjilan.

What is Xherdan Shaqiri known for?

Xherdan Shaqiri is a winger who has played for Switzerland men's national football team and FC Basel.

How tall is Xherdan Shaqiri?

Xherdan Shaqiri is 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.

What is Xherdan Shaqiri’s nationality?

Xherdan Shaqiri is Swiss, born in Gjilan.

Sources

Wikidata (Q252190), accessed October 2026
Photo: Антон Зайцев · CC BY-SA 3.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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