The Basel striker , who is his country 's all - time record goalscorer , was Hitzfeld 's natural choice as national team captain .
Alexander Frei is the undisputed chief on and off the field of play .
The Basel striker , who is Alexander Frei 's country 's all - time record goalscorer , was Hitzfeld 's natural choice as national team captain .
Alexander Frei is the undisputed chief on and off the field of play .