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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 1,924 articles about Granit Xhaka. Articles 1 to 40:
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Switzerland vs. Qatar: Predicted XI for A-Team in 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole looks at how Switzerland could line up in their 2026 World Cup opener against Qatar.17:14
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World Cup 2026 Group B preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group B of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland.Jun 2, 14:47
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Preview:Switzerland vs Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Switzerland and Jordan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 30, 00:29
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Sunderland lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Granit Xhaka eyes assist milestone
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Chelsea.May 22, 18:02
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Preview:Sunderland vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 22, 12:01
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Arsenal end Premier League dought as former captain sends Mikel Arteta heartfelt message
Mikel Arteta receives heartfelt praise from erstwhile Arsenal captain after Gunners seal historic Premier League triumph.May 20, 16:49
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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.May 7, 16:05
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Preview:Sunderland vs Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 7, 16:00
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 30, 17:30
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Sunderland lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Chris Rigg eyes more history
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Friday’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.Apr 22, 16:36
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils possess 'advantage' over Chelsea in pursuit of Premier League star
Manchester United are reportedly leading Chelsea in the race for Sunderland and DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki.Apr 20, 14:17
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Arsenal vs. Sporting Lisbon: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Champions League rivals Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal.Apr 13, 11:37
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Sunderland lineup vs. Brighton: 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 Brighton & Hove Albion.Mar 12, 16:10
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Preview:Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 12, 16:00
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Port Vale and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 6, 23:41
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Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris confirms that Robin Roefs has picked up a hamstring injury - could he miss the derby with Newcastle United later this month?Mar 3, 19:48
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Sunderland lineup vs. Leeds: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Black Cats without six players
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.Mar 1, 12:09
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Sunderland lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Granit Xhaka poised to star for injury-stricken Black Cats
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.Feb 26, 20:18
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 26, 10:10
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham.Feb 20, 21:22
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 20, 17:18
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Oxford United and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 13, 22:55
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Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League clash between Sunderland and Liverpool.Feb 10, 20:15
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Feb 5, 08:36
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Preview:Arsenal vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
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Team News: Sunderland vs. Burnley injury, suspension lists, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Burnley.Feb 1, 20:00
Sunderland lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Granit Xhaka injury update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Monday's Premier League clash with Burnley.Jan 31, 10:08
Preview:Sunderland vs Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
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Sunderland vs. West Ham United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
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Man United transfer news: £42m player could be used in audacious swap deal for “strong” Sunderland star
Manchester United are reportedly looking to offload Manuel Ugarte as part of an audacious swap deal for one of Sunderland’s star players.Jan 20, 09:19
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Sunderland lineup vs. Manchester City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash with Regis Le Bris facing tough Wilson Isidor call
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