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My Take
Xherdan Shaqiri is the kind of footballer I will always pay to watch. At just 169 cm, born in Gjilan, Kosovo and forged in Basel's academy, he turned a small frame into an asset rather than an excuse. That left foot produces goals with absurd trajectories, and he saved his best for the biggest stages, from World Cups to Liverpool. Knowing he arrived in Switzerland as a refugee before earning the national jersey adds weight to that swaggering confidence on the ball. I love seeing a little man bully bigger defenders, and Shaqiri does it with style, audacity, and a flair for the decisive moment.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Xherdan Shaqiri
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェルダン・シャチリ
- Reading
- じぇるだん・しゃちり
- Born
- October 10, 1991 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Gjilan, Kosovo
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 169 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Xherdan Shaqiri born?
Born October 10, 1991 (age 34).
Where is Xherdan Shaqiri from?
Xherdan Shaqiri is from Gjilan, Kosovo.
What does Xherdan Shaqiri do?
Xherdan Shaqiri works as association football player.
How tall is Xherdan Shaqiri?
Xherdan Shaqiri is 169 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.