Taulant Xhaka
Taulant Xhaka is a professional footballer from Albania who has spent the majority of his career at FC Basel, joining the club's youth academy in 2003. Known for his tenacity and skill in midfield, he made over 400 appearances for the club, winning six Swiss league titles and four Swiss Cups. He also had a brief loan spell with Grasshoppers. Taulant, the older brother of Granit Xhaka, represented Switzerland at youth levels before opting to play for the Albanian national team, making a notable appearance at UEFA Euro 2016 where he faced his brother in a match. Recently, he announced his decision to retire from professional football at the end of the season.
Born on Mar 30, 1989 (36 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 5 | 5.00 | 0.33% | +20% | 8,654,622 | 33,807 | $700,000 | 2,734$ |
| Totals | 5 | 8,654,622 | 33,807 | $700,000 | 2,734$ |
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Switzerland:
Taulant Xhaka is a long-time player for FC Basel, known for his dedication and connection to the club.
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Switzerland:
Taulant Xhaka ended his career after over 400 matches for Basel.
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Switzerland:
Taulant Xhaka is suspended for inappropriate behavior during the championship celebration.
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Switzerland:
Taulant Xhaka has played over 400 times for FC Basel and is a cult figure among fans.
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Switzerland:
Taulant Xhaka, a midfielder for FC Basel, caused controversy during the club's championship celebration by making inflammatory remarks against rival teams.
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Switzerland:
Taulant Xhaka is mentioned as an identification figure who left the club.
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Switzerland:
Taulant Xhaka is a former player for FC Basel, mentioned in the context of past successes.
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Switzerland:
Taulant Xhaka, who has spent almost his entire career at FC Basel, is ending his professional career at the end of this season.
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