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Midfielder
Position
33
Age
183 cm
Height
left
Foot
34
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Granit Xhaka 2026/2027 season stats

As a left defensive midfielder, Granit Xhaka has appeared in 2 Premier League matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 7.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.

7.7Rating
2
Apps
0
Goals
0
Assists
6
Key passes
3
Tackles
180
Minutes

Player traits

Percentile vs midfielders

Creating64Passing73On ball45Attacking27Defending63Aerial69
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Attacking stats

AttackingTotalPer 90 / %Percentile
Goals10.0014
Goal involvements70.2253
Shots210.7017
Shots on target50.2022
Shot accuracy24.0%n/a24
Shot conversion5.0%n/a30
Goals per SoT0.20n/a38
Big chances missed0n/a13
Shots off target100.3124
Shots blocked60.1917
Hit woodwork10.0354
Assists60.2081
Key passes341.1052
Chances created320.9953
Big chances created90.2871

Granit Xhaka has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 30 minutes. Granit Xhaka has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.

Passing stats

PassingTotalPer 90 / %Percentile
Passes180756.1085
Accurate passes151246.9083
Pass accuracy84.0%n/a45
Long balls won1384.2899
Through balls won30.0964
Accurate crosses210.6569
Backward passes2808.6958
Passes (final third)36311.26100

Granit Xhaka has completed 124 of 133 passes at 93% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.

Possession stats

PossessionTotalPer 90 / %Percentile
Successful dribbles110.3418
Dribble attempts250.7819
Dribble success0.4%n/a43
Duels won1554.8146
Aerials won561.7485
Touches229571.2083
Possession lost42913.3169
Dribbled past140.4314
Fouls won421.3052
Dispossessed170.5318
Turnovers170.535

Granit Xhaka completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 13 duels .

Defending stats

DefendingTotalPer 90 / %Percentile
Tackles511.5830
Tackles won331.0243
Interceptions290.9055
Clearances852.6494
Blocks0n/a50
Ball recoveries1805.5886
Crosses blocked0n/a50
Clearances off line0n/a50
Offsides won50.1697
Errors led to shot30.0966
Errors led to goal0n/a40

Granit Xhaka makes 3 tackles and 2 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among midfielders.

Discipline stats

DisciplineTotalPer 90 / %Percentile
Fouls committed250.7813
Yellow cards80.2563
Red cards0n/a47
Offsides0n/a18
Fouls per card3.13n/a16
Foul involvements672.0828
2nd yellows0n/an/a
Penalties scored0n/an/a
Penalties missed0n/an/a
Penalties won0n/an/a
Penalties committed0n/an/a
Own goals0n/an/a

Granit Xhaka has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .

Positions played

Premier League
1
LCDM
1
RCDM
LCDM1
RCDM1

Mainly left defensive midfielder (1 appearance), also at right defensive midfielder (1).

Strengths & weaknesses

vs midfielders

Strengths

Passes (final third)100
Long balls won99
Offsides won97

Weaknesses

Goals14
Fouls per card16
Shots blocked17

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Sunderland squad

Forwards
C. Talbi21 yrs#7B. Brobbey24 yrs#9N. Angulo23 yrs#10R. Mundle23 yrs#14W. Isidor26 yrs#18J. Ta Bi21 yrs#37J. Riquelme Angulo Caiced18 yrsM. Fofana21 yrs
Midfielders
A. Browne31 yrs#8C. Rigg19 yrs#11H. Diarra22 yrs#19N. Sadiki21 yrs#27E. Le Fée26 yrs#28J. Ahoka20 yrs#29G. Xhaka33 yrs#34A. Ba23 yrs#46
Defenders
K. Danso27 yrs#4D. Ballard26 yrs#5D. Méthalie20 yrs#6T. Meunier34 yrs#12L. O'Nien31 yrs#13O. Alderete29 yrs#15R. Mandava32 yrs#17N. Mukiele28 yrs#20T. Hume24 yrs#32A. Alese25 yrs#42
Goalkeepers
S. Moore36 yrs#21R. Roefs23 yrs#22M. Ellborg23 yrs#31

Switzerland squad

Forwards
Z. Amdouni25 yrs#11R. Vargas28 yrs#11D. Ndoye25 yrs#14N. Okafor26 yrs#19C. Itten29 yrs#26B. Embolo29 yrs#36
Midfielders
D. Zakaria29 yrs#6C. Fassnacht32 yrs#16R. Freuler34 yrs#19M. Aebischer29 yrs#20A. Jashari24 yrs#30F. Rieder24 yrs#32G. Xhaka33 yrs#34J. Manzambi20 yrs#44D. Sow29 yrs#97
Defenders
E. Cömert28 yrs#5L. Jaquez23 yrs#14A. Amenda23 yrs#24M. Akanji31 yrs#25M. Muheim28 yrs#28S. Widmer33 yrs#30N. Elvedi29 yrs#30R. Rodríguez34 yrs
Goalkeepers
G. Kobel28 yrs#1M. Keller24 yrs#1Y. Mvogo32 yrs#38

Granit Xhaka previous seasons

Per season, all competitions
2026
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
World Cup660010457.25
WC Qualification Europe652620967.56
Friendly International318612437.40
2025/2026
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
Premier League342,9011634517.13
FA Cup212700307.18
2025
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
Friendly International211200226.92
2024/2025
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
Bundesliga332,8922751497.42
Champions League10818009207.04
UEFA Nations League541700467.02
DFB Pokal538600377.16
2024
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
Euro Qualification108762218117.57
European Championship548000887.25
Friendly International4287004107.47
2023/2024
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
Bundesliga332,8303044287.58
Europa League119040215167.52
DFB Pokal643710897.68
2022/2023
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
Premier League373,0197747347.05
Europa League75692013127.53
UEFA Nations League6540003107.40
FA Cup211800036.83
2021/2022
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
Premier League272,3311232326.87
Carabao Cup312500136.12
2020
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
European Championship4390015117.24
2022
CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsKey pTacklesRating
WC Qualification Europe218000127.39

About Granit Xhaka

Premier League 2026/2027 season

This season in the Premier League, Granit Xhaka has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.

Attacking and creative

In attacking play, Granit Xhaka has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Granit Xhaka has contributed 6 key passes and 11 crosses this season.

Defensive and passing

Defensively, Granit Xhaka has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 124 from 133 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. Granit Xhaka has won 13 of 19 total duels.

Discipline

Granit Xhaka has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 7.

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 Fulham on June 20th. Sunderland won 1-0. Granit Xhaka played 90 minutes, registering 4 key passs with a match rating of 8.02.

Recent matches

Next fixture

Granit Xhaka and Sunderland are next in action on January 4th against Brentford in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brentford vs Sunderland match preview.

Teammates at Sunderland

Granit Xhaka currently plays alongside Thomas Meunier, Jules Ahoka, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fée, Chris Rigg, Kevin Danso, Simon Moore, Jocelin Ta Bi, Alan Browne, Brian Brobbey, Trai Hume, Habib Diarra, Chemsdine Talbi, Nordi Mukiele, Dayann Méthalie, Juan Riquelme Angulo Caiced, Malick Fofana, Reinildo Mandava, Luke O'Nien, Melker Ellborg, Nilson Angulo, Granit Xhaka, Abdoullah Ba, Robin Roefs, Romaine Mundle, Aji Alese, Wilson Isidor, Omar Alderete and Dan Ballard at Sunderland.

Granit Xhaka stats FAQ

How many tackles does Granit Xhaka make per game?
Granit Xhaka averages 1.5 tackles per 90 minutes in the Premier League along with 1 interceptions , ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among players in his position.
How many goals and assists does Granit Xhaka have in 26/27?
Granit Xhaka has 0 goals and 0 assists from 2 appearances in the Premier League.
What is Granit Xhaka's xG (expected goals) in 26/27?
Granit Xhaka has 0 expected goals (xG) from 0 actual goals in 2 appearances in the Premier League.
What position does Granit Xhaka play?
Granit Xhaka plays as an outfielder for Sunderland.
Who does Granit Xhaka play for?
Granit Xhaka plays for Sunderland in the Premier League.
When is Granit Xhaka's next match?
Sunderland next face Brentford on 5 September in the Premier League.

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