About Murat Yakin

Murat Yakin (born 15 September 1974) is a Swiss football coach and former player. He is the manager of the Switzerland national football team
On 9 August 2021, Yakin was appointed as the manager of the Switzerland national team. In 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, Northern Ireland held reigning European champions Italy to a goalless draw, thereby ensuring that Switzerland qualified for the tournament and Italy had to play in the playoffs. In gratitude, he sent 9.3 kg of Swiss chocolate to the Irish Football Association..