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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 1,895 articles about Granit Xhaka. Articles 1 to 40:
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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats lose out on ex-Arsenal midfielder to Turkish giants
Sunderland suffer a blow in the January transfer window following the confirmation of Matteo Guendouzi's move from Lazio to Turkish giants Fenerbahce.10:13
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Preview:Brentford vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 5, 23:53
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Sunderland lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI as eight stars missing for Regis Le Bris in crucial Premier League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash against Brentford.Jan 5, 23:53
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Sunderland lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Brian Brobbey injury scare
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.Jan 2, 17:33
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Arsenal's most expensive signings ever as January transfer window opens
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Arsenal's glittering history.Jan 1, 21:24
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Sunderland lineup vs. Manchester City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash with Regis Le Bris facing tough Wilson Isidor call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Thursday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.Dec 30, 20:14
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Preview:Sunderland vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 30, 17:24
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Sunderland 1-1 Leeds United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Dominic Calvert-Lewin continues scoring streak
Dominic Calvert-Lewin earns Leeds United a point in a 1-1 Premier League draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, ending 2025 on a high note.Dec 28, 16:20
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Sunderland lineup vs. Leeds United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash amid Regis Le Bris headache at AFCON absentees
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash against Leeds United.Dec 27, 02:48
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Preview:Sunderland vs Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 26, 20:58
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Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Nick Woltemade scores own goal in Tyne-Wear derby
Sunderland beat bitter rivals Newcastle United 1-0 at the Stadium of Light on Sunday in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby for 10 seasons.Dec 14, 16:35
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Arsenal vs. Wolves: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League rivals Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers.Dec 11, 11:28
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Man City vs. Sunderland: The key threat that could hurt Pep Guardiola’s side as expert drops interesting verdict
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney delivers his verdict to Sports Mole on what could be Sunderland's key threat that may hurt Pep Guardiola's side in Saturday's Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium.Dec 4, 14:30
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
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
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