Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka is a Swiss left-footed CDM for Sunderland, valued at about €10M and known for passing range and duel power.
Market Value
€10,000,000
Age
33
Total Goals
65
International Caps
140
Overview
- Born in
- Basel, Switzerland
- Youth Academy
- FC Basel
- Preferred Foot
- Left
- Height
- 185cm
- Weight
- 82kg
Profile
Playing Style
Granit Xhaka anchors midfield, protects the defense, and keeps possession moving under pressure. His profile is built around passing range, duel power, and defensive reading, making him especially useful in matchups that reward his role-specific strengths.
Best Role
Defensive midfielder screening the back line and controlling build-up play
Career Summary
Granit Xhaka's senior career has taken him through Borussia Mönchengladbach, Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Sunderland, with his current role at Sunderland in Premier League. Major honors include Bundesliga, FA Cup, DFB-Pokal.
Strengths
- passing range
- duel power
- defensive reading
- close control
- International experience
Weaknesses
- Less direct goal output than attacking midfielders
- Needs compact structure around him in transition
Technical Attributes
6 statsCareer Path
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Arsenal
Bayer Leverkusen
Sunderland
Did You Know?
"He played an instrumental role in Bayer Leverkusen's first-ever unbeaten Bundesliga season."
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick facts about Granit Xhaka
What is the market value of Granit Xhaka?
Granit Xhaka's current estimated market value is €10,000,000.
How many career goals has Granit Xhaka scored?
Granit Xhaka has scored 65 career goals.
How old is Granit Xhaka?
Granit Xhaka is 33 years old.
What position does Granit Xhaka play?
Granit Xhaka plays as a CDM for Sunderland and the Switzerland national team.
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