Granit Xhaka

SUI

• #10 • Center Midfielder

Granit Xhaka

SUI

• #10 • Center Midfielder

Club

Sunderland

League

Premier League

Position

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Sep 27, 1992 (33)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'0"

Weight

176 lb

National Team

Switzerland

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

79.1

57/974

Impact score

7.5

96/974

Midfielder rank

21st

21/269

All rank

52nd

52/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

17th/253 MID

78.2

Passing

8th/253 MID

88.9

Fifty Fifty Duel

216th/220 MID

51.1

Shooting

62nd/182 MID

65.4

Tackling

40th/233 MID

75.9

Ball Carrying

2nd/201 MID

81.6

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

692

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Sep 6, 2026

Sends in seven crosses

Xhaka registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Analysis: Xhaka remained heavily involved in Sunderland's possession and distribution, with seven crosses and two corners highlighting his responsibility for supplying the attack from midfield and dead-ball situations. He also added two interceptions while completing the full 90 minutes. The captain remains without a goal contribution through three Premier League appearances, but his passing range and set-piece involvement give him multiple routes to create opportunities from his deeper midfield role.

Aug 31, 2026

Busy in midfield

Xhaka registered five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Fulham.

Analysis: Xhaka sent in five crosses including two corners during Sunday's win. Xhaka was linked with a move away from Sunderland, but instead he has stayed, and remains a huge part of the XI. He's one of the most important players to any team in the league, and is involved in everything from open play to set-pieces.