1. Tranquillo Barnetta was usually deployed out wide as a left winger but could play in the centre as an attacking midfielder, or even in a more withdrawn role as a central midfielder.
15 Facts About Tranquillo Barnetta
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On 2 July 2012, after his contract ran out at Bayer Leverkusen, Schalke 04 confirmed that Tranquillo Barnetta signed a three-year professional contract with them until 30 June 2015, and in preparation for the Gelsenkirchen club's participation in the Champions League.
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Tranquillo Barnetta was assigned a number 27 shirt, previously worn by Ciprian Deac.
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On 29 July 2015, Tranquillo Barnetta signed with the Philadelphia Union.
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Tranquillo Barnetta cited he wanted to contribute to his hometown club in front of friends and family while he still had the fitness to do so meaningfully.
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Tranquillo Barnetta finished his Philadelphia career with 45 appearances and 6 goals.
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Tranquillo Barnetta signed a contract with St Gallen on 14 November 2016, starting from 1 January 2017.
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Tranquillo Barnetta is a former youth international and was in the Swiss U-17 squad that won the 2002 U-17 European Championships along with future senior teammates Philippe Senderos and Reto Ziegler.
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Tranquillo Barnetta has been a member of the senior national team and was first called up to the squad for the Euro 2004 but did not make an appearance.
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Tranquillo Barnetta was called up to the squad after Johann Lonfat was injured and Davide Chiumiento had turned down a call up as the first choice replacement.
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Tranquillo Barnetta was ever present in 2010 World Cup qualifying as the Swiss secured a place by finishing top of their group.
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On 4 June 2011, Tranquillo Barnetta scored two free kicks in quick succession against England in the Euro 2012 qualifiers.
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Tranquillo Barnetta was called up to represent Switzerland at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but he didn't play any matches.
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Tranquillo Barnetta is regarded for bringing "drive, skill and maturity" to the Swiss national team.
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Since retiring from professional football, Tranquillo Barnetta has become a stay-at-home dad, taking care of their two children while his wife works as a physician.