Murat Yakin, born on September 15, 1974, is a Swiss football coach and former player who currently manages the Switzerland national team. His career has a strong connection to Basel, where he spent the longest period of his playing days, served as captain, and won five Swiss Super League titles. He later returned to Basel as a manager and achieved notable Champions League victories over Chelsea before guiding the national team to qualifications for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024.