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Murat Yakin
Born: September 15, 1974
Height: 6' 1" (186cm)
Hometown: Basel, Switzerland
Nationality: 
Swiss
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SwissPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
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| Managerial | 2021- | Switzerland |
Sports Mole has 148 articles about Murat Yakin. Articles 1 to 40:
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Switzerland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Without Shaqiri, A-Team can be World Cup entertainers thanks to Freiburg's Johan Manzambi
After Switzerland thrashed Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in Group B at World Cup 2026, Sports Mole looks at Johan Manzambi and A-Team's future without Xherdan Shaqiri.00:24
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Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Masterful Manzambi cameo to force Yakin into key World Cup selection decision
Switzerland youngster Johan Manzambi made a case to feature in Murat Yakin's starting lineup with a stunning cameo in the 4-1 triumph over Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina.22:19
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Switzerland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Why Switzerland's style could play into Bosnia-Herzegovina's hands
Sports Mole looks at why Switzerland's style could play into Bosnia-Herzegovina's hands in their Group B clash at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 17, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbosnia-herzegovina-face-switzerland-in-marcch-2016-fotostand-6a31da1fc7271636521033.jpg "Bosnia-Herzegovina face Switzerland in Marcch 2016")
Switzerland vs. Bosnia H'vina: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina.Jun 17, 00:20
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Switzerland lineup vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Yakin weighs up attacking changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Switzerland could line up for their World Cup clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday.Jun 16, 14:27
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Preview:Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 16, 10:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimago1078474007-1-1-6a2dcb27b423f672912916.jpg "Switzerland's Breel Embolo celebrates scoring against Qatar at the 2026 World Cup on June 13, 2026")
Qatar 1-1 Switzerland: VAR controversy overshadows historic World Cup result as Gary Neville weighs in
Qatar dramatically pick up their first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Group B, but should it have been three?Jun 13, 22:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fmanuel-akanji.jpg "Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji on June 29, 2024 (IMAGO)")
Switzerland vs. Qatar: Predicted XI for A-Team in 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole looks at how Switzerland could line up in their 2026 World Cup opener against Qatar.Jun 11, 17:14
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Preview:Qatar vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between Qatar and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 11, 16:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F02%2Fruben-vargas.jpg "Switzerland winger Ruben Vargas on September 8, 2024")
Preview:Switzerland vs Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's international friendly between Switzerland and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 15:47
Preview:Switzerland vs Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Switzerland and Jordan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 30, 00:29
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Preview:Norway vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Norway and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 20:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fjulian-nagelsmann.jpg "Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann on March 23, 2025")
Preview:Switzerland vs Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Switzerland and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 18:29
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Preview:Kosovo vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Kosovo and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 16:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fimago1069104846-1-6915e30f6ed09766336084.jpg "Sweden coach Graham Potter")
Preview:Switzerland vs Sweden - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Switzerland and Sweden, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 14:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fmurat-yakin.jpg "Switzerland manager Murat Yakin pictured on September 5, 2024")
Preview:Slovenia vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Slovenia and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 00:47
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Preview:Sweden vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Sweden and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 00:01
Preview:Switzerland vs Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Switzerland and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 08:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fgranit-xhaka_1.jpg "Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka pictured on September 5, 2024")
Preview:Switzerland vs Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Switzerland and Kosovo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 3, 18:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino at a press conference on October 11, 2024")
Preview:USA vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between USA and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 20:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fraul-jimenez_1.jpeg "Raul Jimenez celebrates a goal for Mexico on March 20, 2025")
Preview:Mexico vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Mexico and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 6, 15:57
Preview:Switzerland vs. Luxembourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Switzerland and Luxembourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 10:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fmichael-oneill.jpg "Northern Ireland head coach Michael O'Neill on March 26, 2024")
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Northern Ireland and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 20, 00:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fisaac-schmidt.jpg "Leeds United defender Isaac Schmidt in December 2024.")
Leeds United transfer news: Isaac Schmidt comments on Elland Road future amid frustrating campaign
Leeds United defender Isaac Schmidt suggests that he remains optimistic that he will eventually become a regular starter at Elland Road despite a difficult first campaign.Mar 19, 10:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fayoze-perez.jpg "Spain attacker Ayoze Perez on November 14, 2024")
Preview:Spain vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Spain and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 12:43
Preview:Switzerland vs. Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Switzerland and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 11:30
Preview:Switzerland vs. Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Switzerland and Denmark, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 12:01
Preview:Serbia vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Serbia and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 10, 18:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Flamine-yamal_1.jpg "Spain attacker Lamine Yamal on September 5, 2024")
Preview:Switzerland vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Switzerland and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 6, 14:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fchristian-eriksen_1.jpg "ERIKSEN Christian Denmark EURO 2024")
Preview:Denmark vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Denmark and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 3, 08:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Fbukayo-saka.JPG "Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for England on July 6, 2024")
Euro 2024: England's route to the Berlin final ahead of Spain showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's run to the Euro 2024 final ahead of Sunday's showpiece event against Spain in Berlin.Jul 12, 13:36
![England's Harry Kane reacts on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/-neh91_23O9ES1l8tziX_uk56Do=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fharry-kane_2.jpg "England's Harry Kane reacts on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]")
Which Euro 2024 team has the best penalty shootout record at the European Championship?
With the Euro 2024 final just around the corner, Sports Mole takes a look at the 11 best-performing nations in penalty shootouts at the European Championship.Jul 11, 08:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Fgareth-southgate_1.JPG "England manager Gareth Southgate reacts on July 6, 2024")
Player Ratings: Scintillating Saka Man of the Match in England's Euro 2024 penalty win
Sports Mole provides player ratings from England's 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Switzerland in their Euro 2024 quarter-final.Jul 6, 19:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Fjordan-pickford.JPG "England's Jordan Pickford celebrates on July 6, 2024")
Match Analysis: England 1-1 Switzerland (a.e.t, 5-3 pens) - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole analyses England's 5-3 penalty-shootout win over Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, including highlights, man of the match and stats.Jul 6, 19:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fharry-kane_4.JPG "England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal on June 30, 2024")
Preview:England vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between England and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 6, 16:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F38%2Fezri-konsa.JPG "Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa in August 2023.")
Team News: England lineup confirmed as Gareth Southgate makes one change
England manager Gareth Southgate makes one change to his starting XI for their Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland at the Merkur-Spiel Arena in Dusseldorf.Jul 6, 14:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Fmurat-yakin_1.JPG "Switzerland coach Murat Yakin reacts on June 29, 2024")
Euro 2024: Switzerland ready to 'show best side' against 'problems' of England
Murat Yakin is confident that his Switzerland team will show the 'best' version of themselves in Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final tie against an England side who "have had problems" at this summer's tournament.Jul 4, 11:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fgranit-xhaka.JPG "Switzerland's Granit Xhaka pictured before the match on June 19, 2024")
Switzerland lineup vs. England: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Switzerland could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against England.Jul 4, 10:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fswiita_3.JPG "Switzerland's Ruben Vargas celebrates scoring their second goal with Michel Aebischer on June 29, 2024")
Switzerland 2-0 Italy: Holders eliminated as the brilliant Swiss reach last eight
Switzerland book their spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Italy in the last-16 stage of the competition.Jun 29, 17:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fmatzag.JPG "Italy's Mattia Zaccagni celebrates scoring their first goal on June 24, 2024")
Preview:Switzerland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Switzerland and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 29, 16:49
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