[3] Basel joined the Swiss Cup in the 3rd principal round with a home match in the Landhof against Grenchen.

The only goal of the match fell a couple of minutes before the final whistle and Basel were knocked out of the competition in this round.

The list includes players that were in the squad on the day that the Nationalliga A season started on 16 August 1953 but subsequently left the club after that date.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.