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Granit Xhaka
#34 · Defensive Midfield · Switzerland · Sunderland
Granit Xhaka is listed in Switzerland's 2026 World Cup squad. Granit Xhaka plays as a Defensive Midfield for Sunderland and is 34 years old.
Profile
| National team | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Club | Sunderland |
| Position | Defensive Midfield |
| Squad number | 34 |
| Age | 34 |
| Date of birth | September 27, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Basel, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Switzerland |
| Height | 186 cm |
| Weight | 174 lbs |
| Preferred foot | Left |
| Profile data updated | September 24, 2026 |
World Cup 2026 Context
Granit Xhaka is part of the Switzerland squad for the 2026 World Cup in Group B. FootyTips.io tracks Switzerland's fixtures, model probabilities and tournament chances from the same Elo + Poisson model used across the site.
Qatar vs Switzerland
Jun 13 · Group B Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
Jun 18 · Group B Switzerland vs Canada
Jun 24 · Group B
Jun 13 · Group B Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
Jun 18 · Group B Switzerland vs Canada
Jun 24 · Group B
Career Teams
- FC Basel · Permanent · 2010-2012
- FC Basel · Youth · 2002-2010
- Mönchengladbach · Permanent · 2012-2016
- Arsenal · Permanent · 2016-2023
- Switzerland · Permanent · 2011-2023
- Bayer Leverkusen · Permanent · 2023-2025
- Sunderland · Permanent · 2025
Honours
- German DFL-Supercup · Bayer Leverkusen · 2024
- German Bundesliga · Leverkusen · 2023-2024
- German DFB-Pokal · Bayer Leverkusen · 2023-2024
- English FA Community Shield · Arsenal · 2020
- English FA Cup · Arsenal · 2019-2020
- English FA Community Shield · Arsenal · 2017
- English FA Cup · Arsenal · 2016-2017
- Swiss Super League · FC Basel · 2011-2012
- Swiss Super League · FC Basel · 2010-2011
Milestones
- UEFA European Championships Player Of The Match · Switzerland · June 23, 2024
- UEFA European Championships Player Of The Match · Switzerland · June 15, 2024
- FIFA World Cup Player Of The Match · Switzerland · December 2, 2022
- English Premier League Player Of The Match · Arsenal · October 23, 2022
External References
FAQ
How old is Granit Xhaka?
Granit Xhaka is 34 years old, born on September 27, 1992.
Which club does Granit Xhaka play for?
Granit Xhaka plays for Sunderland.
Which national team does Granit Xhaka represent?
Granit Xhaka represents Switzerland.
What position does Granit Xhaka play?
Granit Xhaka is listed as a Defensive Midfield.
Current squad data from TheSportsDB. Historical World Cup goal data from martj42/international_results where available.