Bio

Tranquillo Barnetta (Italian pronunciation: ; born 22 May 1985) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for St. Gallen. He usually plays out wide as a left winger but can also play in the centre as an attacking midfielder, or even in a more withdrawn role as a central midfielder. Barnetta is known for his "extreme pace, mobility and creativity". Prior to moving to the 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.