Granit Xhaka

SUN

• #34 • Center Midfielder

Granit Xhaka

SUN

• #34 • Center Midfielder

National Team

Switzerland

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Sep 27, 1992 (34)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'0"

Weight

176 lb

Club

Sunderland

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

82.7

16/396

Impact score

7.2

71/396

Midfielder rank

7th

7/103

All rank

23rd

23/396

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Midfielder rank

13th

13/517

All rank

49th

49/1,960

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

6th/106 MID

82.7

Passing

2nd/106 MID

82.9

Fifty Fifty Duel

73rd/94 MID

59.6

Shooting

66th/75 MID

56.9

Tackling

15th/101 MID

73.2

Ball Carrying

39th/87 MID

63.3

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Minutes

499

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Vitality Stadium • Peacock

The Coventry Building Society Arena

News

Oct 8, 2026

Starting regularly for Black Cats

Xhaka has started every game for Sunderland in the 2026/27 Premier League so far.

Analysis: Xhaka might be 34 years old, but the midfielder remains a key piece in midfield for Sunderland. He might get some rest here and there, as Sunderland will start playing in the UEFA Conference League in October, but he remains an influential player for the side. He's yet to record a goal or an assist, but he has 13 chances created, 25 crosses and 12 corners taken so far while logging every single minute of league action.

Sep 14, 2026

Delivers five crosses

Xhaka registered five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Analysis: Xhaka handled a significant portion of Sunderland's dead-ball responsibility, taking three corners and producing a team-high five crosses. Two of those deliveries found their target, giving the midfielder some creative involvement despite finishing without a goal or assist. His combination of set-piece duties and a guaranteed central role should continue to provide a steady source of crossing opportunities.