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

6'1"

Weight

176 lb

National Team

Switzerland

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

79.3

59/974

Impact score

7.1

91/974

Midfielder rank

20th

20/253

All rank

61st

61/974

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

Gtech Community Stadium

News

Jul 7, 2026

Wins five duels versus Colombia

Xhaka registered one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout victory against Colombia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Analysis: Xhaka recorded the full 120 minutes, ranking third on the team with 84 accurate passes and four clearances from his usual midfield role. Additionally, the Sunderland man won half of his individual duels and converted his shootout penalty to help his side progress to the quarter-finals stage. He has performed consistently at a high level, with his all-around impact being a key reason for Switzerland's success, and he'll hope to remain influential in a tough clash against Argentina.

Jul 3, 2026

Controls midfield in shutout

Xhaka had two tackles (two won) and two interceptions in Thursday's 2-0 victory against Algeria.

Analysis: Xhaka registered two tackles (two won) and two interceptions across his 90 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, steering Switzerland's defensive shape with authority from deep midfield as the team shifted into a five-man midfield block out of possession to stifle Algeria's attempts to find Riyad Mahrez in dangerous areas. The Sunderland captain completed 61 passes and won ten duels, with his leadership and positional discipline ensuring Switzerland never allowed Algeria any sustained attacking momentum after falling behind. His ability to control the game's tempo and organize the defensive block make him the most important individual in the Swiss squad heading into the round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana.