Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer (Defensive Midfielder) |
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| Nationality | Switzerland |
| Date of Birth | 27/09/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Basel, Switzerland |
Latest News about Granit Xhaka
03/11/2025
Xhaka scored his first goal for Sunderland in a 1-1 Premier League draw against Everton at the Stadium of Light on 3 November 2025. The goal came in the 67th minute, showcasing his enduring ability to contribute offensively despite his defensive midfield role, and marked a significant milestone in his debut season with the newly promoted club.
30/07/2025
Granit Xhaka officially joined Sunderland on a three-year contract after the club agreed a fee of £13 million with Bayer Leverkusen, plus up to £4 million in performance-related add-ons. The 32-year-old Swiss midfielder, who previously captained Arsenal and led Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title, was named Sunderland's new captain upon his arrival.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Swiss professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder and captains Sunderland and the Switzerland national team. Known for technical ability and leadership, though with a reputation for temperament issues. |
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| Career Overview | Began career with Basel, moved to Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2012, joined Arsenal in 2016, transferred to Bayer Leverkusen in 2023, and signed with Sunderland in July 2025. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 186 cm (6'1") |
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| Weight | 80 kg (174 lbs) |
| Preferred Foot | Left |
| Jersey Number | 34 |
Personal Life
| Background | Born to a Kosovar-Albanian family that migrated to Switzerland from near Pristina to escape ethnic conflict during Yugoslavia's breakup. |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Lena Xhaka |
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| Children | Son: Tino Xhaka (born 2017), Daughter: Nala Xhaka (born 2020) |
Family
| Father | Ragip Xhaka (imprisoned for three years in 1986 after student demonstration in Belgrade) |
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| Brother | Taulant Xhaka (international footballer for Albania) |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/granitxhaka/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/granitxhakaofficial | |
| https://twitter.com/GranitXhaka |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started playing football at age five | |
| 2. Played for youth team Concordia Basel alongside older brother Taulant | |
| 3. Member of FC Basel's under-15 team that won Swiss Championship in 2006 | |
| 4. Scored first goal for Sunderland on 3 November 2025 in 1-1 draw with Everton | |
| 5. Scored two goals in final Arsenal match against Wolves in 3-1 victory |