Granit Xhaka
World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Qatar | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | |
| vs Canada | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 🟨 |
Granit Xhaka is Switzerland's most influential midfielder of his generation — a deep-lying orchestrator whose career arc took him from FC Basel to Borussia Mönchengladbach, then eight often-turbulent years at Arsenal, before a remarkable renaissance at Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso, where he was central to their historic unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2023-24. Now at Sunderland in the Championship, his club situation is a step down, but his reading of the game, range of passing, and leadership of the Swiss midfield remain elite. He is Switzerland's captain and heartbeat — when he controls tempo, the team functions.
Basel, Switzerland · 1992-09-27
Career
Sunderland2025 – present
Bayer Leverkusen2023 – 2024
Arsenal2016 – 2022
Borussia Mönchengladbach2012 – 2015
FC Basel 18932010 – 2011Frequently asked questions
How old is Granit Xhaka?
Granit Xhaka is 33 years old (born 1992-09-27).
What club does Granit Xhaka play for?
Granit Xhaka plays for Sunderland and represents Switzerland.
What position does Granit Xhaka play?
Granit Xhaka plays as a Midfielder, wearing #10.
How has Granit Xhaka performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Granit Xhaka has 3 appearances, 1 goal and 0 assists at an average rating of 7.6 at the 2026 World Cup.