Granit Xhaka is represented by the football agency Signature - ISCM AG. The player currently plays for Sunderland AFC; the current market value is €8.00m. Under contract until 30.06.2028.

timeline Career History

02/03
Basel Alt. Basel Alt.
05/06
Basel Alt. Basel Alt.
06/07
Basel U16 Basel U16
07/08
Basel U18 Basel U18
08/09
Basel U21 Basel U21
10/11
Basel Basel
12/13
Gladbach Gladbach
16/17
Arsenal Arsenal
23/24
Leverkusen Leverkusen
25/26
Sunderland Sunderland

Rating

76

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Granit Xhaka

Switzerland • Defensive Midfield visibility496,9B Wikidata Q514427

ATT

61

TEC

64

TAC

70

DEF

55

CRE

74

AGE

34

Height: 1,83
Foot: Left
euro €8.00m
support_agent Agent: Signature - ISCM AG

ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity

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Position

Midfield

Age

34

Height

1,83

Foot

Left

Personal details

Date of Birth
27.09.1992
Place of birth
Basel, Switzerland
Nationality
Switzerland
League
Premier League
Shirt number
34

info About Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka is a 34-year-old Defensive Midfield from Switzerland. Granit Xhaka has played for Sunderland AFC since 2025. The contract runs until June 2028. Current estimated market value: €8.00m. Granit Xhaka is represented by the football agency Signature - ISCM AG. 10 transfers on record; the highest fee was €45.00m for the 2016 move from Gladbach to Arsenal. In the 2026/2027 Premier League season: 10 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. Height 1.83 m, preferred foot: left.

Who is Granit Xhaka's agent?

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Granit Xhaka is represented by the football agency Signature - ISCM AG.

Which club does Granit Xhaka play for?

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Granit Xhaka currently plays for Sunderland AFC as a Defensive Midfield.

What is Granit Xhaka's market value?

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Granit Xhaka's market value is estimated at around €8.00m (2026 data).

Where is Granit Xhaka from?

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Granit Xhaka holds Switzerland nationality.

How old is Granit Xhaka?

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Granit Xhaka is 34 years old.

scoreboard Recent Matches

Date Opponent Score Rating
8 Nov 2026
Chelsea (H)
Premier League
1 - 0 (W) –
5 Nov 2026
GNK Dinamo Zagreb (H)
UEFA Europa League
0 - 2 (L) 7.9
31 Oct 2026
Coventry City (A)
Premier League
3 - 1 (L) 7.6
25 Oct 2026
Leeds United (H)
Premier League
0 - 0 (D) 7.3
22 Oct 2026
Lech Poznań (A)
UEFA Europa League
1 - 1 (D) 6.9

Market Value & Form

Premier League 2026/2027

Market Value

Comparison of two independent sources

Current Value

€8.00m

Model Estimate

€8,7m

€7,4m – €10,0m

20232026

Season Form

Goals

0 / xG 0.15

Assists

0 / xA 1.82

Shooting

4 / on target 1

Pass accuracy

82.5

Goals
%0
Assists
%0
Rating
%85

Bars show the player's league percentile.

Detailed Statistics Show expand_more

Percentages show the player's league percentile.

Shooting

Goals 0 %0
xG 0.15 %30
xGOT 0.45 %73
xG excl. penalty 0.15 %30
Shooting 4 %38
Shots on target 1 %35

Physical

Top speed (km/h) 30.1 %14
Distance covered (m) 101700.2 %85
Running distance (m) 24595.4 %92
Sprint distance (m) 764.2 %46
Sprints 35 %45

Passing

Assists 0 %0
xA 1.82 %96
Accurate passes 466 %91
Pass accuracy % 82.5 %32
Accurate long balls 61 %100
Long ball accuracy % 66.3 %77
Line-breaking passes 135 %96
Chances created 20 %97
Big chances created 5 %97
Successful crosses 11 %96
Cross accuracy % 22.4 %59

Possession

Dribbles 7 %86
Dribble success % 63.6 %62
Duels won 45 %88
Duels won % 60.8 %89
Aerials won 7 %70
Aerials won % 43.8 %41
Touches 737 %93
Touches in opposition box 3 %24
Dispossessed 8 %14
Fouls won 17 %92

Defending

Defensive actions 97 %86
Tackles 14 %61
Interceptions 10 %78
Blocked shots 4 %78
Fouls committed 6 %55
Recoveries 56 %95
Possession won final 3rd 3 %64
Dribbled past 2 %73
Clearances 13 %73
Clean sheets 2 %74
Goals conceded while on pitch 17 %1
xG against while on pitch 15.73 %3

Discipline

Yellow cards 2 %19
Red cards 0 %100

Skill profile

Scores on a 0–100 scale; data: Premier League 2026/2027.

82,0 Overall

Ranked #7 of 112 players in the same position

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Recent match scores

  • 63 Chelsea
  • 84 Coventry City
  • 62 Leeds United
  • 76 AFC Bournemouth
  • 60 Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Shooting 55,6 #89/91
  • Passing 86,5 #1/111
  • Crossing 67,1 #30/93
  • On ball attacking 69,4 #30/107
  • Duels 67,5 #32/108
  • 1v1 defending 76,2 #8/110
  • Positioning 68,0 #29/108
  • Ball control 70,1 #26/111

newspaper Latest news

  • Undergoes scans for calf injury

    Xhaka (calf) has withdrawn from Switzerland's national team squad and undergone an MRI scan to assess the injury sustained during Sunday's victory against Chelsea, with his availability for the Nov. 21 Premier League clash against Aston Villa uncertain, according to Scott Wilson of the Northern Echo.

  • Sustains calf issue

    Xhaka's injury that forced him off Sunday against Chelsea is believed to be a calf problem, as manager Regis Le Bris has revealed that "It looks like a calf injury, but we don't know the extent. He felt it in the last sprint of the warm-up."

  • Forced off with injury

    Xhaka was forced off in the fourth minute of Sunday's Premier League clash against Chelsea after suffering an apparent injury and limping off the pitch.

  • Five crosses in 3-1 loss

    Xhaka generated five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Coventry City.

  • Four crosses in loss

    Xhaka registered four crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against AFC Bournemouth.

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Careers

Club career

  1. Sunderland Current
    07.2025 – present

    50 apps · 1 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2026/2027 7.33
    Premier Lig 10 0 0 7.28
    Europa League 4 0 1 7.46
    2025/2026 7.37
    Premier Lig 34 1 6 7.32
    FA Cup 2 0 0 8.27
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    07.2023 – 07.2025

    99 apps · 6 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2024/2025 7.36
    Bundesliga 33 2 7 7.49
    Champions League 10 0 0 7.02
    DFB Pokal 5 0 0 7.25
    Super Cup 1 0 0 –
    2023/2024 7.66
    Bundesliga 33 3 0 7.72
    Europa League 11 0 2 7.50
    DFB Pokal 6 1 0 7.66
  3. Arsenal
    07.2016 – 07.2023

    297 apps · 23 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2022/2023 7.37
    Premier Lig 37 7 7 7.42
    Europa League 7 2 0 7.60
    FA Cup 2 0 0 6.46
    EFL Cup 1 0 0 5.86
    2021/2022 7.00
    Premier Lig 27 1 2 7.07
    EFL Cup 3 0 0 6.40
    2020/2021 6.88
    Premier Lig 31 1 2 6.88
    Europa League 10 0 0 6.97
    FA Cup 2 0 0 6.50
    Community Shield 1 0 0 –
    EFL Cup 1 0 0 –
    2019/2020 6.88
    Premier Lig 31 1 2 6.79
    FA Cup 6 0 0 7.09
    Europa League 4 0 0 7.29
    2018/2019 7.07
    Premier Lig 29 4 2 7.09
    Europa League 9 0 3 7.20
    FA Cup 1 0 0 5.59
    EFL Cup 1 0 0 –
    2017/2018 7.18
    Premier Lig 38 1 7 7.15
    Europa League 6 1 0 7.42
    EFL Cup 3 1 0 –
    Community Shield 1 0 1 –
    2016/2017 7.24
    Premier Lig 32 2 2 7.43
    Champions League 7 1 0 6.49
    FA Cup 5 0 1 7.10
    EFL Cup 2 1 0 –
  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    07.2012 – 06.2016

    139 apps · 9 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2015/2016
    Bundesliga 28 3 1 –
    Champions League 5 0 1 –
    DFB Pokal 3 0 0 –
    2014/2015
    Bundesliga 30 2 1 –
    Europa League 9 3 2 –
    DFB Pokal 3 0 0 –
    2013/2014
    Bundesliga 28 0 1 –
    DFB Pokal 1 0 0 –
    2012/2013
    Bundesliga 22 1 0 –
    Europa League 7 0 0 –
    Champions League 2 0 0 –
    DFB Pokal 1 0 0 –
  5. Basel
    06.2010 – 06.2012

    63 apps · 3 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2011/2012
    Süper Lig 24 1 0 –
    Champions League 8 0 0 –
    Swiss Cup 4 0 0 –
    2010/2011
    Süper Lig 20 1 0 –
    Champions League 3 1 0 –
    Swiss Cup 2 0 0 –
    Europa League 2 0 0 –

National team

Switzerland 01.2011

152 apps · 18 goals

Switzerland U21 01.2011

4 apps · 0 goals

Switzerland U17 10.2009

7 apps · 1 goals

Switzerland U19 06.2009

4 apps · 1 goals