Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Alexander Frei ( born 15 July 1979 in Basel ) is a Swiss footballer who currently plays for Swiss Axpo Super League club FC Basel , and was the captain of the Swiss national team .
Simplified: Alexander Frei ( born 15 July 1979 ) is a Swiss football player . He plays for Basel and Switzerland national team .