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Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka (born 27 September 1992) is a Swiss midfielder known for his leadership and technical prowess. He began his career at FC Basel, winning two Swiss Super League titles, before moving to Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2012, where he became club captain and led them to UEFA Champions League qualification. In 2016, Xhaka joined Arsenal for £30 million, winning two FA Cups and briefly serving as captain. In 2023, he returned to the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, helping them secure their first-ever league title. Xhaka, Switzerland’s most-capped player, has represented his country in three World Cups and three European Championships

Personal Information

Full Name: Granit Xhaka

Date of Birth: 27 September 1992 (age 31)

Place of Birth: Basel, Switzerland

Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Position: Midfielder

Player Stats

Season Club Matches Goals
2013-2014 Gladbach 28 0
2014-2015 Gladbach 30 2
2015-2016 Gladbach 28 3
2016-2017 Arsenal 32 2
2017-2018 Arsenal 38 1
2018-2019 Arsenal 29 4
2019-2020 Arsenal 31 1
2020-2021 Arsenal 31 1
2021-2022 Arsenal 27 1
2022-2023 Arsenal 37 7
2023-2024 Leverkusen 33 3