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Granit Xhaka
Market value
€8M
3 June 2026
Sunderland
#34Midfielder
- Position detail
- Defensive midfield
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Age
- 33
- Born
- 27 September 1992
- Place of birth
- Basel, Switzerland
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Nationality
- Switzerland
- At club since
- 30 July 2025
- Contract until
- 30 June 2028
- Agent
- Signature - ISCM AG
Next match
Carabao Cup
Sunderlandv
Hull City· Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Seasons
Complete seasons only, to 25/26
Seasons
19
Appearances
561
Goals
37
Assists
52
League
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | Sunderland AFC | 34 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Bundesliga | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 33 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Bundesliga | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 33 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Premier League | Arsenal FC | 37 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Premier League | Arsenal FC | 27 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 20/21 | Premier League | Arsenal FC | 31 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 19/20 | Premier League | Arsenal FC | 31 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Premier League | Arsenal FC | 29 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Premier League | Arsenal FC | 38 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Premier League | Arsenal FC | 32 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 15/16 | Bundesliga | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 28 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 14/15 | Bundesliga | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 30 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Bundesliga | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 28 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Bundesliga | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 22 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Domestic cups
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | FA Cup | Sunderland AFC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 24/25 | DFB-Pokal | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | DFL-Supercup | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 23/24 | DFB-Pokal | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | Arsenal FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | FA Cup | Arsenal FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Community Shield | Arsenal FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | FA Cup | Arsenal FC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18/19 | FA Cup | Arsenal FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Community Shield | Arsenal FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | FA Cup | Arsenal FC | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 15/16 | DFB-Pokal | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14/15 | DFB-Pokal | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 13/14 | DFB-Pokal | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | DFB-Pokal | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Continental club competitions
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | Champions League | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Europa League | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Europa League | Arsenal FC | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Europa League | Arsenal FC | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Europa League | Arsenal FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Europa League | Arsenal FC | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Europa League | Arsenal FC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Champions League | Arsenal FC | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Champions League | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Europa League | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | Europa League Qualifying | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Europa League | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Champions League Qu. | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shirt numbers
Squad numbers are recorded from 2013 onwards.
Club
| Season | Club | Number | Matches | As captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 |  Sunderland | 34 | 36 | 33 |
| 24/25 |  Leverkusen | 34 | 50 | 1 |
| 23/24 | Leverkusen | 34 | 52 | — |
| 22/23 |  Arsenal | 34 | 46 | 5 |
| 21/22 | Arsenal | 34 | 27 | 2 |
| 20/21 | Arsenal | 34 | 47 | 2 |
| 19/20 | Arsenal | 34 | 42 | 10 |
| 18/19 | Arsenal | 34 | 42 | 5 |
| 17/18 | Arsenal | 29 | 46 | 1 |
| 16/17 | Arsenal | 29 | 46 | — |
| 15/16 |  Mönchengladbach | 34 | 36 | 29 |
| 14/15 | Mönchengladbach | 34 | 42 | — |
| 13/14 | Mönchengladbach | 34 | 31 | — |
National team
| Season | Country | Number | Matches | As captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  Switzerland | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Switzerland
International
Caps
151
Goals
18
This season
Appearances
3
Starts
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
Career moves
| Season | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Sunderland | Transfer | €15M |
| 23/24 | Leverkusen | Transfer | €15M |
| 16/17 | Arsenal | Transfer | €45M |
| 12/13 | Mönchengladbach | Transfer | €8.5M |
| 10/11 |  Basel | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 08/09 |  FC Basel U21 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 07/08 |  FC Basel U18 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 06/07 |  FC Basel U16 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 05/06 |  FC Basel Yth. | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 02/03 | FC Basel Yth. | Transfer | Free transfer |
Market value
Current
€8M
Highest ever
€50M
on 19 December 2018
- 5 Jul 2010: €50k, Basel
- 25 Sept 2010: €200k, Basel
- 22 Dec 2010: €400k, Basel
- 18 Mar 2011: €750k, Basel
- 15 Jun 2011: €1.50m, Basel
- 15 Dec 2011: €2.50m, Basel
- 10 Jan 2012: €6m, Basel
- 30 May 2012: €8.50m, Basel
- 13 Jan 2013: €8m, Mönchengladbach
- 30 Jun 2013: €7.50m, Mönchengladbach
- 12 Feb 2014: €10m, Mönchengladbach
- 4 Feb 2015: €13m, Mönchengladbach
- 1 Jul 2015: €20m, Mönchengladbach
- 15 Feb 2016: €25m, Mönchengladbach
- 1 Jun 2016: €35m, Mönchengladbach
- 1 Aug 2016: €35m, Arsenal
- 28 May 2018: €40m, Arsenal
- 19 Dec 2018: €50m, Arsenal
- 13 Jun 2019: €45m, Arsenal
- 12 Sept 2019: €40m, Arsenal
- 10 Dec 2019: €30m, Arsenal
- 8 Apr 2020: €24m, Arsenal
- 13 Oct 2020: €28m, Arsenal
- 17 Dec 2020: €25m, Arsenal
- 18 Mar 2021: €22m, Arsenal
- 23 Dec 2021: €20m, Arsenal
- 15 Sept 2022: €25m, Arsenal
- 3 Nov 2022: €28m, Arsenal
- 20 Jun 2023: €20m, Arsenal
- 14 Dec 2023: €20m, Leverkusen
- 20 Dec 2024: €17m, Leverkusen
- 5 Jun 2025: €12m, Leverkusen
- 9 Dec 2025: €10m, Sunderland AFC
- 3 Jun 2026: €8m, Sunderland AFC
Last change
Common questions
Which club does Granit Xhaka play for?
- The current club of Granit Xhaka is Sunderland.
What shirt number does Granit Xhaka wear?
- Granit Xhaka wears the number 34 shirt. The club is Sunderland.
What position does Granit Xhaka play?
- Granit Xhaka plays in the position of Defensive midfield.
How old is Granit Xhaka?
- Granit Xhaka is 33 years old, born on 27 September 1992.
What is the market value of Granit Xhaka?
- The market value of Granit Xhaka is €8M, recorded on 3 June 2026.
What is the highest market value recorded for Granit Xhaka?
- The highest market value recorded for Granit Xhaka is €50M, on 19 December 2018.
How many goals has Granit Xhaka scored?
- In the seasons we have on record, Granit Xhaka has played 561 matches. In those recorded seasons Granit Xhaka scored 37 goals. These numbers cover the seasons in our records, and are not a complete career total.
How many international matches has Granit Xhaka played?
- Granit Xhaka has played 151 matches at international level. The national team on record is Switzerland. Granit Xhaka scored 18 international goals.
What is the nationality of Granit Xhaka?
- The nationality of Granit Xhaka is Switzerland.
Where was Granit Xhaka born?
- Granit Xhaka was born in Basel, Switzerland.
How tall is Granit Xhaka?
- The height of Granit Xhaka is 1.85 m.
Which foot does Granit Xhaka prefer?
- Granit Xhaka prefers the left foot.
When does the contract of Granit Xhaka end?
- The contract of Granit Xhaka runs until 30 June 2028.
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