Granit Xhaka
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Match-by-match stats
Granit Xhaka 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Granit Xhaka has appeared in 34 Premier League matches this season, totalling 2,901 minutes at an average rating of 7.13. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 34 | 2,901 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 51 | 7.13 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.18 |
| Total | 36 | 3,028 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 51 | 7.13 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 14 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.22 | 53 |
| Shots | 21 | 0.70 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.31 | 24 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.19 | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 54 |
| Assists | 6 | 0.20 | 81 |
| Key passes | 34 | 1.10 | 52 |
| Chances created | 32 | 0.99 | 53 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.28 | 71 |
Granit Xhaka has taken 21 shots with 5 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 138 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Granit Xhaka has 6 assists and 34 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 91 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1807 | 56.10 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 1512 | 46.90 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 138 | 4.28 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.09 | 64 |
| Accurate crosses | 21 | 0.65 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 280 | 8.69 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 363 | 11.26 | 100 |
Granit Xhaka has completed 1512 of 1807 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 21 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.34 | 18 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 0.78 | 19 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 155 | 4.81 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 56 | 1.74 | 85 |
| Touches | 2295 | 71.20 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 429 | 13.31 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.43 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 42 | 1.30 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 0.53 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 0.53 | 5 |
Granit Xhaka completes 11 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 155 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 51 | 1.58 | 30 |
| Tackles won | 33 | 1.02 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 0.90 | 55 |
| Clearances | 85 | 2.64 | 94 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 180 | 5.58 | 86 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.16 | 97 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.09 | 66 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Granit Xhaka makes 51 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 85 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 0.78 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.25 | 63 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 3.13 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 67 | 2.08 | 28 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Granit Xhaka has committed 25 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.1 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (16 appearances), also at right central midfielder (7) and central midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Granit Xhaka previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 6 | 600 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7.25 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 526 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 7.56 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 186 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 33 | 2,892 | 2 | 7 | 51 | 49 | 7.42 |
 Champions League | 10 | 818 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 7.04 |
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 417 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7.02 |
 DFB Pokal | 5 | 386 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7.16 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 10 | 876 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 7.57 |
 European Championship | 5 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 7.25 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 287 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 7.47 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 33 | 2,830 | 3 | 0 | 44 | 28 | 7.58 |
 Europa League | 11 | 904 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 7.52 |
| DFB Pokal | 6 | 437 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 7.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 37 | 3,019 | 7 | 7 | 47 | 34 | 7.05 |
| Europa League | 7 | 569 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 7.53 |
| UEFA Nations League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7.40 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 27 | 2,331 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 32 | 6.87 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 4 | 390 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.39 |
About Granit Xhaka
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Granit Xhaka has scored 1 goal and 6 assists across 34 appearances (32 starts), totalling 2901 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Granit Xhaka has attempted 21 shots with 5 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Granit Xhaka has created 32 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (44% success rate). Granit Xhaka has contributed 34 key passes and 99 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Granit Xhaka has registered 51 tackles (33 won), 29 interceptions, and 85 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1512 from 1807 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Granit Xhaka has won 155 of 257 total duels.
Discipline
Granit Xhaka has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 42.
About Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Sunderland in the Premier League, representing Switzerland. Granit Xhaka is left-footed and wears the number 34 shirt. Born on 27 September 1992.
Most recent appearance
Granit Xhaka's most recent match was away at Argentina on December 9th. Sunderland lost 3-1. Granit Xhaka played 120 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 7.01.
Recent matches
- December 9th3-1 lossatArgentina(120 mins, rating 7.01)
- June 2nd0-0 drawvsColombia(120 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.13)
- July 12th2-0 winvsAlgeria(90 mins, rating 7.2)
- September 17th2-1 winvsCanada(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.71)
- April 14th4-1 winvsBosnia and Herzegovina(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.11)
Teammates at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka currently plays alongside Enzo Le Fée, Romaine Mundle, Jocelin Ta Bi, Robin Roefs, Chris Rigg, Nilson Angulo, Noah Sadiki, Ahmed Abdullahi, Leo Hjelde, Abdoullah Ba, Luke O'Nien, Reinildo Mandava, Jenson Seelt, Nordi Mukiele, Thomas Meunier, Simon Adingra, Habib Diarra, Chemsdine Talbi, Wilson Isidor, Omar Alderete, Dan Ballard, Trai Hume, Simon Moore, Alan Browne, Anthony Patterson, Melker Ellborg, Granit Xhaka, Brian Brobbey, Arthur Masuaku, Luís Semedo and Aji Alese at Sunderland.