Amir Abrashi

About

Defensive midfielder who broke out while playing for Grasshopper Club Zürich, winning the Swiss Cup title in 2013 and becoming the Swiss Super League runner-up the same year. He has played internationally for both Switzerland and Albania. 

Before Fame

He was raised in the Canton of Thurgau region of northeast Switzerland. He moved to Winterthur at age 16.

Trivia

He became the youngest captain in Albanian team history at the UEFA Euro 2016.

Family Life

His parents were Kosovan immigrants to Switzerland. 

Associated With

He has been teammates with Etrit Berisha on the Swiss national team.