Djibril Sow

Djibril Sow is a midfielder in Switzerland's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named by Murat Yakin in the list announced on 20 May 2026. The 29-year-old plays for Sevilla and is an experienced Switzerland international, with 50 senior caps to his name.

A defensive midfielder, Sow anchors the middle of the pitch and played his club football for Young Boys and Eintracht Frankfurt before his move to Sevilla. Switzerland are in Group B and open against Qatar at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 13 June, having won their UEFA qualifying group under Murat Yakin. At 29, and with 50 caps to his name, Sow gives Yakin an experienced option in central midfield for the finals.

Sow is a defensive midfielder who anchors the middle of the pitch for Sevilla. He sits in front of the back line, breaking up play and keeping the ball moving rather than pushing forward into attack.

A holding midfielder's job is to screen the defence and link play, which fits a Switzerland side that leans on a midfield double pivot for its balance. With 50 caps, Sow gives Murat Yakin an experienced option in that role.

Sow gives Switzerland's Goal Rush pick an experienced holding midfielder who anchors the side in front of the defence. Switzerland's £10m valuation puts them in Tier 4, with room to spare within the game's £200m card budget, and Group B ahead.

At the lower end of the card, his appeal is that screening role — Sow is the kind of midfielder who shields the back line rather than getting forward to score.