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Granit Xhaka
Born: September 27, 1992
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Basel, Switzerland
Nationality: 
Swiss
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SwissPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2002-2010 | Basel |
| Senior | 2010-2012 | Basel |
| 2012-2016 | Borussia Monchengladbach | |
| 2016-2023 | Arsenal | |
| 2023- | Bayer Leverkusen | |
| International | 2011- | Switzerland |
Sports Mole has 1,884 articles about Granit Xhaka. Articles 1 to 40:
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Sunderland lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Brian Brobbey starts for Black Cats
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.Dec 1, 16:41
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Sunderland, Newcastle set to battle for ex-Arsenal star following Regis Le Bris comments?
Sunderland are reportedly battling the likes of Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Napoli for Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi ahead of the January transfer window.Nov 30, 17:09
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Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Enzo Le Fee inspires Black Cats' Premier League comeback
Enzo Le Fee inspired Regis Le Bris's Sunderland in a 3-2 Premier League comeback win over Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.Nov 29, 15:25
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Sunderland transfer news: European giants 'plot January move' for Black Cats midfielder
Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil is reportedly attracting interest from Roma ahead of the January transfer window, with the 23-year-old ready to leave the Stadium of Light.Nov 27, 11:32
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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats boss refuses to rule out January move for former Arsenal player
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris reveals that he remains in contact with former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi ahead of a potential January move for the Frenchman.Nov 21, 10:40
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Sunderland lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Fulham.Nov 20, 17:35
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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats have 'no intention' of selling star man to European giants
Sunderland are reportedly preparing to snub any offers for Granit Xhaka during the January transfer window, with Juventus linked to the Switzerland international.Nov 20, 12:06
Fulham vs. Sunderland: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Fulham take on Sunderland at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Saturday.Nov 19, 22:19
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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats star 'wanted' by Juventus in January following summer snub
Juventus are reportedly planning a January swoop for Sunderland star Granit Xhaka, who only moved to the Stadium of Light in July.Nov 18, 10:51
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Preview:Kosovo vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Kosovo and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 16:29
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Arsenal aiming to match 38-year record and set club Premier League first in Sunderland showdown
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will be out to equal a 38-year record and also set a new club Premier League first in Saturday's intriguing showdown with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Nov 8, 06:29
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Arsenal meet "signing of the season" Granit Xhaka in Sunderland reunion as Gunners sent 'ugly, scrappy' demand
Arsenal fans should have no problem with their side claiming the "ugliest, scrappiest" win over high-flying Sunderland in Saturday's Premier League showdown, Gunners expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.Nov 7, 13:03
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Sunderland XI vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Granit Xhaka faces Mikel Arteta reunion
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Nov 6, 12:38
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Preview:Sunderland vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 6, 12:06
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Premier League GW10 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Moises Caicedo
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 10 of the 2025-26 season, including Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo.Nov 4, 08:25
Sunderland 1-1 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Granit Xhaka stars in Black Cats fightback
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka cancels out an opener from Everton's Iliman Ndiaye as the points are shared in a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.Nov 3, 20:02
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Preview:Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 31, 00:37
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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats 'target key position' ahead of January following sensational Premier League start
Sunderland are reportedly preparing to swoop for a top-class striker during the upcoming January transfer window.Oct 27, 13:54
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Chelsea vs. Sunderland team news: Enzo Maresca makes Estevao Willian, Marc Guiu decisions for Stamford Bridge clash
Chelsea and Sunderland announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge.Oct 25, 13:42
Sunderland lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.Oct 23, 17:10
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Premier League GW9 predictions: Man United to make it three wins in a row, Liverpool to bounce back away to Brentford
Sports Mole takes on singer, songwriter Tom A. Smith for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek nine of the 2025-26 campaign.Oct 23, 14:58
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Sunderland lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Oct 16, 17:10
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Preview:Slovenia vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Slovenia and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 00:47
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Erling Haaland: The numbers behind his Premier League Player of the Month triumph as Man City star follows Jack Grealish
Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland is named the Premier League Player of the Month for September.Oct 10, 12:57
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Preview:Sweden vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Sweden and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 00:01
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Sunderland lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.Oct 2, 17:05
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Premier League GW6 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Granit Xhaka
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek six of the 2025-26 season, including Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Granit Xhaka.Sep 30, 07:53
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as brilliant Black Cats go third in Premier League
Sunderland move into third spot in the Premier League table courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.Sep 27, 11:57
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Sunderland lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.Sep 25, 17:05
Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Wilson Isidor rescues point, adds pressure on Unai Emery
Sunderland continue their impressive start to the campaign, drawing 1-1 with Aston Villa in their fifth match of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Sep 21, 13:54
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Sunderland lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Regis Le Bris faces Enzo Le Fee decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash against Aston Villa.Sep 19, 23:18
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Preview:Sunderland vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 19, 20:38
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Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Oliver Glasner's men rue misses in Premier League draw
Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace miss a number of chances as they draw 0-0 with Regis Le Bris's Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Sep 13, 17:05
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Sunderland lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Sep 11, 10:35
Preview:Switzerland vs Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Switzerland and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 08:47
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Preview:Switzerland vs Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Switzerland and Kosovo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 3, 18:43
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Sunderland 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Regis Le Bris' side
Track all of Sunderland's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.Sep 2, 22:45
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Transfer window winners and losers: Liverpool, Arsenal lead the way as Newcastle rue missed opportunities
Sports Mole picks out three winners and three losers from the 2025 summer transfer window, including an Alexander Isak-reinforced Liverpool and the luckless Newcastle United.Sep 2, 16:10
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Today's confirmed Premier League transfers: Deadline day - Monday, September 1
Keep track of every summer transfer deal done involving Premier League teams courtesy of Sports Mole's day-by-day roundup.Sep 1, 18:20
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Sunderland summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole takes a look at Sunderland's top targets and transfer budget for this summer's window, with the club preparing to return to the Premier League.Sep 1, 10:22
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