2022
Search results
Granit Xhaka (born 27 September 1992) is a Swiss Albanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and captains the Switzerland national team. Xhaka began his career with FC Basel and won the Swiss Super League twice.
- 27 September 1992 (age 31)
- 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Granit Xhaka
- Basel, Switzerland
Nov 28, 2022 · Learn how the Arsenal midfielder and Switzerland captain rose from a tough decision to represent his country of birth to leading his team to three World Cups and one Euro. Discover his achievements, challenges and memories in this feature article.
- Jonathon Rogers
Sep 26, 2021 · Masterful Granit Xhaka the living embodiment of Arsenal’s dream derby. Eyebrows were raised when the sometimes-combustible Swiss was picked but in the end everything ran through him. Nick Ames...
Sep 29, 2022 · A revolutionised Xhaka, who has become a key component in Arsenal's build-up play, has gone from maligned to undroppable at the Emirates.
Mar 14, 2024 · Learn how the Swiss midfielder has transformed Leverkusen's play with his passing, pressing and distribution skills under coach Alonso. See statistics, quotes and examples of Xhaka's impact in the Bundesliga and Europa League.
Jul 6, 2023 · Granit Xhaka is a Swiss defensive midfielder who plays for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and the national team. Find out his date of birth, height, position, market value, contract, and more on Transfermarkt.
Nov 15, 2023 · Granit Xhaka has set a Switzerland record by playing in a 119th game for the men’s national team. Xhaka captained the team in a 1-1 draw against Israel in a European Championship qualifying game in Hungary.
