Tranquillo Barnetta

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Tranquillo Barnetta (Italian pronunciation: [traŋˈkwillo barˈnetta]; born 22 May 1985) is a Swiss former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was usually deployed out wide as a left winger but could also play in the centre as an attacking midfielder, or even in a more withdrawn role as a central midfielder. Barnetta was known for his "extreme pace, mobility and creativity". Prior to moving to MLS, Barnetta played football for several Swiss and German clubs. At international level, he has amassed 75 caps for the Swiss national team, representing his nation in three FIFA World Cups, and two UEFA European Football Championships.

Career

1. 1985
   Born
2. 2002
   Joined FC St. Gallen
3. 2002
   Joined Switzerland national under-17 association football team
4. 2003
   Joined Switzerland national under-21 football team
5. 2003
   Joined Switzerland national under-19 association football team
6. 2004
   Joined Switzerland men's national football team
7. 2004
   Joined Hannover 96
8. 2004
   Joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen
9. 2005
   Joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen
10. 2012
    Joined Schalke 04
11. 2013
    Joined Eintracht Frankfurt
12. 2015
    Joined Philadelphia Union

Trivia

• •Place of birth: St. Gallen
• •Citizenship: Switzerland, Italy
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football