Can You Name the Top 5 Transfer Fees Paid for Swiss Players?

Tifo Football by The Athletic
Tifo Football by The AthleticApr 15, 2026

Why It Matters

Understanding the premium Swiss players command helps clubs gauge investment risk and signals the nation’s rising influence in the European transfer market.

Key Takeaways

  • Granit Xhaka’s Arsenal move cost €4 million, lowest among top five.
  • Breel Embolo fetched €26 million transferring to Monaco, highest fee.
  • Manuel Akanji’s Dortmund transfer valued at €21.5 million in 2018.
  • Xherdan Shaqiri’s Inter Milan switch commanded roughly €15 million.
  • Remo Freuler’s Nottingham Forest deal reached about €20 million.

Summary

The video is a rapid‑fire quiz asking viewers to name the five Swiss internationals who have commanded the highest transfer fees.

The correct list includes Granit Xhaka’s €4 million move to Arsenal, Breel Embolo’s €26 million transfer to Monaco, Manuel Akanji’s €21.5 million switch to Borussia Dortmund in 2018, Xherdan Shaqiri’s roughly €15 million deal with Inter Milan, and Remo Freuler’s about €20 million signing by Nottingham Forest.

The host repeatedly mis‑identified players—calling Xhaka “Granite Jacka” and confusing other names—before the panel supplied the right answers, highlighting how even knowledgeable fans can mix up transfer details.

These figures illustrate the growing market value of Swiss talent, confirming that clubs across Europe are willing to invest heavily in the nation’s midfielders and forwards, which could boost future transfer negotiations and scouting focus.

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