Brazil vs Switzerland: 5 key players that will decide the match

#2 Xherdan Shaqiri

Xherdan Shaqiri

The winger is possibly the biggest threat that Switzerland possess for their opposition. He has been a key part of their plans ever since, he made his international debut. He has played 70 matches and scored 20 times. The Fifa website describes him as "unpredictable on the ball, adept with both feet, clinical in front of the goal and possessing excellent vision". He is often referred to as the Alpine Messi.

If he can play his natural game, he will be a potent threat for an aging Brazil defense. He might not necessarily be the one to score but his crosses and assists could turn out to be lethal for Brazil. He has a good record at the World Cups having scored 3 in 5 matches.