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Tranquillo Barnetta was born on 22 May, 1985 in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is a Swiss footballer (born 1985). Discover Tranquillo Barnetta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?

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Age 38 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 22 May, 1985
Birthday 22 May
Birthplace St. Gallen, Switzerland
Nationality Switzerland

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Tranquillo Barnetta Height, Weight & Measurements

At 38 years old, Tranquillo Barnetta height is 1.78 m and Weight 150 lbs.

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Height 1.78 m
Weight 150 lbs
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Tranquillo Barnetta Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tranquillo Barnetta worth at the age of 38 years old? Tranquillo Barnetta’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Switzerland. We have estimated Tranquillo Barnetta's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1985

Tranquillo Barnetta (born 22 May 1985) is a Swiss former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

He was usually deployed out wide as a left winger but could also play in the centre as an attacking midfielder, or even in a more withdrawn role as a central midfielder.

Barnetta was known for his "extreme pace, mobility and creativity".

Prior to moving to MLS, Barnetta played football for several Swiss and German clubs.

At international level, he has amassed 75 caps for the Swiss national team, representing his nation in three FIFA World Cups, and two UEFA European Football Championships.

2002

Barnetta started his career with his hometown team, St. Gallen for the 2002–2003 season.

During his first professional season, he earned 30 appearances and scored 5 goals.

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.

2004

Barnetta's debut season in Switzerland was noticed abroad and was soon snapped up by German side Bayer Leverkusen in January 2004.

He 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.

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.

2005

During his first season at Bayer, he had a loan spell at Hannover 96, returning to Bayer in March 2005.

After a good showing at the World Cup in Germany, Barnetta became a regular in the Bayer squad.

2006

At the 2006 World Cup, he scored the second goal in Switzerland's group stage win over Togo, but missed a penalty kick in the shootout against Ukraine, which Switzerland lost 3–0.

On 4 July, Barnetta was shortlisted for the tournament's Best Young Player award.

2008

The 2008–09 season was one to forget for him, after Bayer finished two places lower than the previous season and his goals tally dropped slightly.

During the summer transfer window, he was linked with a move away from Bayer as his place in the squad seemed under threat from loanee Toni Kroos.

2009

Barnetta regained his good form in the 2009–10 season, scoring a brace in only his second league game of the season and contributing to Bayer's unbeaten run for the entire first half of the season.

2010

He was ever present in 2010 World Cup qualifying as the Swiss secured a place by finishing top of their group.

2011

Registering 5 goals and 4 assists, he helped lead Philadelphia's return to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011.

On 4 June 2011, Barnetta scored two free kicks in quick succession against England in the Euro 2012 qualifiers.

2012

On 2 July 2012, after his contract ran out at Bayer Leverkusen, Schalke 04 confirmed that 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.

The transfer was reported as a free transfer by Schalke's sport and communications manager Horst Heldt.

Barnetta was assigned a number 27 shirt, previously worn by Ciprian Deac.

2013

In the 2013–14 season, Barnetta had a season long loan spell at Eintracht Frankfurt, returning to Schalke 04 in June 2014 whom he signed for at the end of the 2011–12 season.

2014

On 23 September 2014, Barnetta scored his first goal for Schalke in his second league match of the 2014–15 season.

Barnetta was called up to represent Switzerland at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but he didn't play any matches.

Known for his "extreme pace, mobility and creativity" on the left flank, FIFA's official website describes Barnetta as a "primarily a creative footballer", who also "covers ground and closes down opponents on the football pitch with the sort tireless energy and dogged determination one might expect from a tigerish central midfielder".

Barnetta is regarded for bringing "drive, skill and maturity" to the Swiss national team.

Barnetta was born in St. Gallen.

Both his parents are of Italian descent and he holds both Swiss and Italian citizenship.

Bayer Leverkusen

2015

On 29 July 2015, Barnetta signed with the Philadelphia Union.

Integrating with the Union, who were midway through their season, Barnetta netted his first goal on 20 September, in a home win against the Houston Dynamo.

2016

After a full preseason with the Union, Barnetta led the team as the attacking playmaker during the 2016 season.

Prior to the conclusion of the 2016 campaign, the Union announced Barnetta would return to Switzerland to rejoin FC St. Gallen.

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.

He finished his Philadelphia career with 45 appearances and 6 goals.

Barnetta signed a contract with St. Gallen on 14 November 2016, starting from 1 January 2017.

2018

At the end of the 2018–19 season, Barnetta decided to retire.