Vogel quickly became an integral part of the Swiss national side after making his debut in 1995 against Greece.
Shortly after playing in Euro 96, Vogel was rewarded for his consistent and gutsy displays by being made Switzerland's captain at only 22.
With excellent distribution skills Vogel tends to play in a deeper midfield role, shielding the defence and allowing playmaker Hakan Yakin to maraud forward in support of strikers Stephane Chapuisat and Alexander Frei.
Vogel began his professional career at Grasshoppers where he picked up a hat-trick of titles and gained early experience in the Champions League.
By 1999 the midfielder's abilities had attracted PSV Eindhoven and he transferred to the Dutch club in the summer of that year.
The Geneva-born star has collected three Eredivisie winner's medals with PSV, gaining more Champions League experience and reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup.
Vogel rarely misses a match for club or country and his leadership abilities will play a fundamental role in any chance Switzerland have of progressing past the group stages in Portugal.
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