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G. Xhaka

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland, midfielder): player profile and stats

Sunderland · midfielder · Switzerland · 33 years old

Who is G. Xhaka?

G. Xhaka (midfielder) from Switzerland (age 33) plays his football at Sunderland in the 2026/27 season.

This season (2026/27): 12 matches, 0 goals and 1 assist. Internationally: 9 matches, 2 goals.

Season 2025/26: 36 matches, 1 goal and 6 assists.

His latest transfer took him from Bayer Leverkusen to Sunderland (30 July 2025).

14 trophies, most of them Emirates Cup (2×), Community Shield (2×).

G. Xhaka: 2026/27 season stats

12Apps
0Goals
1Assists
995Minutes
2Yellow cards
0Red cards
7.4Rating

Club competitions

CompetitionAppsGAMinsCardsRtg
UEFA Europa League3011850/07.1
Premier League9008102/07.5
Total12019952/07.4

National team

CompetitionAppsGAMinsCardsRtg
World Cup6106002/07.6
Friendlies3121851/07.6
Total9227853/07.6

G. Xhaka: detailed stats

9Shots
3Shots on target
714Passes
27Key passes
83%Pass accuracy
8/13Successful dribbles / attempts
50/82Duels won / total
17Tackles
17Fouls won
7Fouls committed

Figures for every club competition in 2026/27, added together.

G. Xhaka: 2025/26 season stats

36Apps
1Goals
6Assists
3050Minutes
7.3Rating

G. Xhaka: career

ClubPeriod
Sunderland2025–present
Bayer Leverkusen2023–2024
Arsenal2016–2022
Borussia Mönchengladbach2012–2015
FC Basel 18932010–2011

The list covers senior clubs only, so youth and reserve sides do not appear.

G. Xhaka: transfers

DateMoveFee
30 July 2025Bayer Leverkusen → Sunderland
6 July 2023Arsenal → Bayer Leverkusen€ 25M
1 July 2016Borussia Mönchengladbach → Arsenal€ 45M
1 July 2012FC Basel 1893 → Borussia Mönchengladbach€ 8.5M

G. Xhaka: trophies

14 trophies.

  • Emirates Cup2022, 20172×
  • Community Shield2020, 20172×
  • FA Cup2019/2020, 2016/20172×
  • Super League2011/2012, 2010/20112×
  • Super Cup20241×
  • Bundesliga2023/20241×
  • DFB-Pokal2023/20241×
  • Florida Cup20221×
  • Schweizer Pokal2011/20121×
  • FIFA U17 World Cup20091×

G. Xhaka: injuries and absences

ReasonFromTo
absence9 March 202510 March 2025
thigh injury30 June 20244 July 2024
absence29 September 20215 December 2021
absence3 September 202125 September 2021
groin injury3 May 202118 May 2021
absence18 June 202024 June 2020

G. Xhaka: frequently asked questions

What is G. Xhaka's goal record in 2026/27?

In 12 matches during 2026/27, G. Xhaka has 0 goals and 1 assist.

Who is G. Xhaka's club?

G. Xhaka (midfielder) is playing for Sunderland in 2026/27. Nationality: Switzerland.

How old is G. Xhaka?

G. Xhaka is 33 years of age. Date of birth: 27 September 1992.

Which club did G. Xhaka join in his most recent transfer?

He joined Bayer Leverkusen from Arsenal on 6 July 2023, € 25M.

Which trophies has G. Xhaka won?

14 trophies, most of them Emirates Cup (2×), Community Shield (2×), FA Cup (2×).

About G. Xhaka

All the facts on G. Xhaka (Switzerland): stats for this season, in-depth figures, the clubs he has played for, transfers and trophies. His teammates are listed on the Sunderland page.