- Birthdate: 10 October 1991
- Birthplace: Gjilan, Yugoslavia
- Nationality: Switzerland
- Other clubs: Basel U21 (2007-09), Basel (2009-12), Bayern Munich (2012-15), Inter MIlan (2015), Stoke City (2015-18)
- Bought from: Stoke City
- Signed for LFC: £13.75m, 13.07.2018
- International debut: 07.09.2010 vs. England
- International caps: 82/22 (8/1 at LFC) - 09.06.2019
- Liverpool debut: 12.08.2018
- Last appearance: 07.12.2019
- Debut goal: 27.10.2018
- Last goal: 04.12.2019
- Contract expiry: 01.07.2023
- Win ratio: 69.44% W:25 D:5 L:6
- Games/goals ratio: 5.14
- Honours: Champions League 2019
- Total games/goals opposite LFC: 6 / 0
- LFC league games/goals: 28 / 7
- Total LFC games/goals: 36 / 7
Player Profile
A Kosovan by birth, Xherdan Shaqiri's parents emigrated to Switzerland before his first birthday. Shaqiri rose through FC Basel's youth ranks and signed a five year professional deal aged seventeen. After three seasons he joined Bayern Munich, winning the Treble in his first season (although he did not feature in the Champions League final against Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund at Wembley). Liverpool showed an interest in signing Shaqiri in 2014 but Bayern refused to sanction a deal. In January 2015 he moved to inter Milan but had a frustrating time at the San Siro, scoring just once in fifteen games. Stoke City signed him for £12million in the summer and he spent three years there, showing signs of individual brilliance but being accused by fans at times of not being up for a battle. When Stoke were relegated at the end of 2017/18, Liverpool activated a £13million release clause to add some in depth quality to the squad. After some impressive cameo appearances from the bench, Shaqiri started his first game on 22nd September against Southampton, having a hand in all three first half goals. His first goal came against Cardiff on 27 October. On 16 December he came off the bench to score twice as the Reds beat Manchester United 3-1. Although used fleetingly after Christmas, he was dependable when called upon and played all ninety minutes of the memorable Champions League comeback against Barccelona, setting up the tie levelling goal.
Appearances per season
Season |
League |
FA |
LC |
Europe |
Other |
Total |
Totals |
28 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
36 |
2018-2019 |
24 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
30 |
2019-2020 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
A more detailed look at the player's appearances
Total |
Opponent |
3 |
Newcastle United |
3 |
Chelsea |
2 |
Manchester City |
2 |
West Ham United |
2 |
Everton |
2 |
Huddersfield Town |
2 |
Manchester United |
2 |
Leicester City |
2 |
Burnley |
2 |
Arsenal |
2 |
Bournemouth |
2 |
Paris St Germain |
1 |
Napoli |
1 |
Crystal Palace |
1 |
Red Star Belgrade |
1 |
Barcelona |
1 |
Fulham |
1 |
Watford |
1 |
Southampton |
1 |
Cardiff City |
1 |
Brighton & Hove Albion |
1 |
Wolves |
Total |
Started/substitutions |
16 |
Started |
28 |
On the bench |
20 |
Substitute |
9 |
Substituted |
Goals per season
Season |
League |
FA |
LC |
Europe |
Other |
Total |
Totals |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
2018-2019 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
2019-2020 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A more detailed look at the player's goalscoring
Milestone Appearances
# |
Date |
Against |
Stadium |
Competition |
1 |
12.08.2018 |
West Ham United |
Anfield |
League |
Milestone Goals
# |
Minute |
Date |
Against |
Stadium |
Competition |
1 |
85 |
27.10.2018 |
Cardiff City |
Anfield |
League |
Other Clubs
Club |
Season |
Club rank |
League apps |
League goals |
Total apps |
Total goals |
Basel U21 |
2007-2008 |
Switzerland 3 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Basel U21 |
2008-2009 |
Switzerland 3 |
17 |
8 |
17 |
8 |
Basel |
2009-2010 |
Switzerland 1 |
34 |
4 |
49 |
7 |
Basel |
2010-2011 |
Switzerland 1 |
29 |
5 |
42 |
7 |
Basel |
2011-2012 |
Switzerland 1 |
31 |
9 |
41 |
9 |
Bayern Munich |
2012-2013 |
Germany 1 |
32 |
4 |
45 |
8 |
Bayern Munich |
2013-2014 |
Germany 1 |
17 |
6 |
27 |
7 |
Bayern Munich |
2014-2015 |
Germany 1 |
9 |
1 |
15 |
2 |
Inter Milan |
2014-2015 |
Italy 1 |
15 |
1 |
20 |
3 |
Stoke City |
2015-2016 |
England Premier League |
27 |
3 |
32 |
3 |
Stoke City |
2016-2017 |
England Premier League |
21 |
4 |
22 |
4 |
Stoke City |
2017-2018 |
England Premier League |
37 |
8 |
39 |
8 |
Total |
271 |
53 |
351 |
66 |