Granit Xhaka

Born: September 27, 1992

Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)

Hometown: Basel, Switzerland
Nationality: New Switzerland flag Swiss

Position: Midfielder
Granit Xhaka
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Career History
Youth2002-2010Basel
Senior2010-2012Basel
2012-2016Borussia Monchengladbach
2016-2023Arsenal
2023-Bayer Leverkusen
International2011-Switzerland
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Spain captain Rodri wins the Adidas Golden Ball on July 19, 2026
World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: Lionel Messi, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe headline XI
Sports Mole reveals the 2026 World Cup team of the tournament following Spain’s triumph over Argentina in New Jersey.
17:15
 Noah Sadiki pictured on 6 December 2025
Sunderland send firm message to Manchester United, City and Chelsea over Noah Sadiki
Sunderland have sent an unambiguous message to Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea following their interest in midfielder Noah Sadiki.
Jul 10, 05:55
 Granit Xhaka of Switzerland on June 18, 2026
Chelsea transfer news: Granit Xhaka speaks out on Sunderland future amid Xabi Alonso reunion hopes
Switzerland star Granit Xhaka speaks out on his Sunderland future amid interest from Chelsea.
Jul 8, 15:32
 Granit Xhaka/Chelsea composite
Why Granit Xhaka was right to reject Chelsea as Sunderland receive massive transfer boost
A former Arsenal and Sunderland midfielder tells Sports Mole why Granit Xhaka made the right decision rejecting Chelsea after the Blues' failed £8m transfer bid.
Jul 3, 20:42
 Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid manager in January 2026.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues to be 'blocked' from signing Premier League midfielder?
Chelsea reportedly face the prospect of finding themselves in a permanent impasse with Sunderland over the transfer of Granit Xhaka.
Jul 2, 18:08
 Alex Scott
Chelsea transfer news: Blues eye £80m gem Arsenal saw enquiry rejected for after Granit Xhaka setback
As Chelsea’s bid for Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka stalls, the Blues weigh up a costly move for AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Jul 1, 13:02
 Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria in May 2026.
Chelsea transfer news: Pep Chavarria bid 'rejected' by Rayo Vallecano as Blues follow Granit Xhaka trend
Chelsea reportedly fail with a low opening offer for Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria as a La Liga club joins the race for the 28-year-old.
Jul 1, 12:08
 Granit Xhaka playing for Switzerland, on March 27, 2026
Chelsea transfer news: Granit Xhaka bid made as Sunderland make decision on 'valuation' of Premier League midfielder
Chelsea reportedly make an official bid for Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, with the Black Cats having already come to a transfer stance.
Jun 28, 19:51
 Torino's Cesare Casadei on February 8, 2025
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'interested' in re-signing former prospect to send on Premier League loan
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating attempting to re-sign one of their former midfielders and send him on loan to a Premier League club.
Jun 28, 11:08
 Xabi Alonso/Chelsea composite
Chelsea transfer news: Former Arsenal midfielder in 'verbal agreement' to make shock Stamford Bridge switch
Chelsea reportedly reach a verbal agreement with a former Arsenal midfielder as Xabi Alonso bids to make a major addition to his Blues squad.
Jun 27, 18:30
 Granit Xhaka of Switzerland on June 18, 2026
Preview:Switzerland vs Canada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between Switzerland and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 21, 18:45
 Breel Embolo of Switzerland celebrates a goal on June 18, 2026
Switzerland lineup vs. Canada: Predicted XI for World Cup clash as Breel Embolo seeks to move up all-time goalscoring charts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Switzerland could line up for Wednesday’s 2026 World Cup clash against Canada.
Jun 21, 17:07
 Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin ahead of Qatar in June 2026
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina player ratings: Swiss subs deliver late World Cup masterclass
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Switzerland's 4-1 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in World Cup Group B.
Jun 18, 22:48
 Noah Okafor warming up at the 2026 World Cup
Switzerland lineup vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Yakin weighs up attacking changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Switzerland could line up for their World Cup clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday.
Jun 16, 14:27
 Sunderland's Brian Brobbey celebrates on March 22, 2026
Sunderland summer transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Regis Le Bris's side in 2026 window
Track all of Sunderland's summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, net spend and latest rumours.
Jun 15, 12:10
 Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji on June 29, 2024 (IMAGO)
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.
Jun 11, 17:14
 Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David of Canada pictured on March 23, 2025
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
 Murat Yakin head coach of Switzerland
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
 Granit Xhaka of Sunderland during his side's match against Manchester City, on January 1, 2026
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
 Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka applauds the fans on November 8, 2025
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
 Mikel Arteta composite
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
 Sunderland players appeal to referee Paul Tierney after he shows a red card to Sunderland's Daniel Ballard during the Premier League match on May 2, 2026.
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
 Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick feature image
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
 New Wolves manager Rob Edwards after his first match
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 30, 17:30
 Sunderland's Chris Rigg celebrates on October 25, 2025
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
 Noah Sadiki pictured on 22 November 2025
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
 Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Sporting Lisbon's Jerry St. Juste pictured on March 16, 2023
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
 Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris on February 11, 2026
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
 Led by Granit Xhaka, Sunderland celebrate in the Tyne-Wear derby on December 14, 2025
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
 Sunderland's Granit Xhaka reacts on January 4, 2026
Preview:Port Vale vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Port Vale and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 6, 23:41
 Sunderland's Robin Roefs pictured on January 10, 2026
Sunderland games Robin Roefs could miss with hamstring injury as Newcastle derby question answered
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
 Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris looks on ahead of his side's return to the Premier League August 16, 2025
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
 Granit Xhaka of Sunderland during his side's match against Newcastle United, on December 14, 2025
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
 Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris on February 11, 2026
Sunderland, Leeds United 'set to battle' for 22-year-old Algerian attacker this summer
Sunderland and Leeds United are reportedly in the race for Charleroi midfielder Yacine Titraoui ahead of the summer transfer window.
Feb 26, 15:59
 Eli Junior Kroupi scores and celebrates for Bournemouth on October 26, 2025
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 26, 10:10
 Granit Xhaka of Sunderland during his side's match against Newcastle United, on December 14, 2025
Sunderland lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Granit Xhaka fitness decision looms
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
 Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka applauds the fans on November 8, 2025
Preview:Sunderland vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 20, 17:18
 Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Arsenal on August 17, 2024
Wolves vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Feb 16, 08:00
 Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris on February 11, 2026
Preview:Oxford United vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Oxford United and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 22:55
 Liverpool's Joe Gomez pictured on December 9, 2025
Team News: Sunderland vs. Liverpool injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
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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