He is one of three Swiss players, alongside Hakan Yakin and Gokhan Inler, to have joint Swiss-Turkish nationality.

BBC: Sport - World Cup 2010 - eren_derdiyok

The Swiss brought on Hakan Yakin at half-time but his first contribution was a long-range shot which almost hit the corner flag.

BBC: Switzerland 0-0 Honduras

Two of those stalwarts, captain Alex Frei of FC Basel and Lucerne striker Hakan Yakin, will be hoping to add to their respective 40 and 20-goal international tallies in South Africa.

BBC: World Cup 2010: Teenager Xherdan Shaqiri in Swiss squad