The 23-year-old right-back has enjoyed a promising first season in the Bundesliga, helping Borussia Dortmund finish seventh in the table. He signed a three-year contract with Dortmund last summer after leaving FC Basel on a free transfer. He had been with the Swiss side since the age of 11. Degen has developed into a regular at international level, playing in nine of his country's World Cup qualifying games since making his debut in the February 2005 friendly against United Arab Emirates. Degen's strength is his speed and he is always looking to get forward and help his attack.