Emirates Cup
2×
2022 · 2017
#10
Granit Xhaka is a midfielder from Switzerland who plays for Sunderland, wearing shirt number 10. This season he has scored 2 goals in 6 appearances. Born in 1992, he stands 1.86 m tall.
Player information
Known as
G. Xhaka
Position
Midfielder
Team
Sunderland
Nationality
Switzerland
Date of birth
27 September 1992
Age
33 years
Height
1.86 m
Weight
80 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
10
Season statistics
6
Matches
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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Trophy cabinet · 14 won
Community Shield
2×
2020 · 2017
FA Cup
2×
2019/2020 · 2016/2017
Super League
2×
2011/2012 · 2010/2011
Super Cup
1×
2024
Bundesliga
1×
2023/2024
DFB Cup
1×
2023/2024
Florida Cup
1×
2022
Schweizer Pokal
1×
2011/2012
FIFA U17 World Cup
1×
2009
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 8: Bundesliga (2024/2025) · UEFA Europa League (2023/2024, 2018/2019) · Premier League (2022/2023) · Emirates Cup (2019) · Trofeo Joan Gamper (2019) · League Cup (2017/2018) · UEFA U21 Championship (2009/2011)
Honours and individual awards
Granit Xhaka has won 9 individual honours across 6 different awards.
Player of the year awards
- Swiss Footballer of the Year 3× 2017, 2022, 2023
- Sunderland Player of the Season 2025–26
- Swiss Youth Footballer of the Year 2012
Other honours
- VDV Bundesliga Team of the Season 2× 2023–24, 2024–25
- Bundesliga Team of the Season 2023–24
- UEFA Europa League Team of the Season 2023–24
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Sunderland © Captain -
The career of Granit Xhaka so far
Granit Xhaka's career began at Basel II. He moved to Basel in 2010, to Arsenal in 2016 for €45m, to Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 2023 for €25m and then to Sunderland in 2025 for €15m, among 5 recorded transfers in total. He has won 14 trophies, including Super Cup, Bundesliga, DFB Pokal. He currently plays for Sunderland, with 2 goals in 6 appearances this season.
Career history · 5 transfers
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2025
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Sunderland
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2023
Arsenal Bayer 04 Leverkusen
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2016
Borussia Mönchengladbach Arsenal
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2012
Basel Borussia Mönchengladbach
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2010
Basel II Basel
Frequently asked questions about Granit Xhaka
What team does Granit Xhaka play for?
Granit Xhaka plays for Sunderland.
What position does Granit Xhaka play?
Granit Xhaka plays as a midfielder, usually as a defensive midfield.
How old is Granit Xhaka?
Granit Xhaka is 33 years old, born on 27 September 1992.
How tall is Granit Xhaka?
Granit Xhaka is 1.86 m (6′1″) tall.
How many goals has Granit Xhaka scored this season?
Granit Xhaka has scored 2 goals in 6 appearances this season.
Where is Granit Xhaka from?
Granit Xhaka is from Switzerland.
Which teams has Granit Xhaka played for?
Granit Xhaka has played for Basel II, Basel, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Arsenal, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Sunderland.
Where can you follow Granit Xhaka?
You can follow Granit Xhaka on Instagram (@granitxhaka). These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Granit Xhaka wear?
Granit Xhaka wears shirt number 10 for Sunderland.