Granit Xhaka stats
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Europa League
5.25
4.00
1.69Match-by-match stats
G. Xhaka
SunderlandMidfielderBefore the next match
Lech Poznań v Sunderland, Thursday
What Lech Poznań allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats2 appearances at RCDM against Lech Poznań in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ekstraklasa.
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Odds OutliersGranit Xhaka 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Granit Xhaka has appeared in 7 Premier League matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 7.41. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 7.41 |
 Europa League | 2 | 121 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7.70 |
| Total | 9 | 751 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 16 | 7.47 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
Granit Xhaka has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 158 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Granit Xhaka has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 42 minutes. Granit Xhaka has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Granit Xhaka has completed 350 of 422 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Granit Xhaka completes 7 dribbles at a 70% success rate and wins 38 duels .
Defending stats
Granit Xhaka makes 13 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Granit Xhaka has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (6 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sunderland squad
C. Talbi
21 yrs#7
B. Brobbey
24 yrs#9
N. Angulo
23 yrs#10
R. Mundle
23 yrs#14
W. Isidor
26 yrs#18
J. Ta Bi
21 yrs#37
M. Fofana21 yrs#39
A. Ba
23 yrs#46
T. Tuterov
21 yrs#57
A. Browne
31 yrs#8
C. Rigg19 yrs#11
H. Diarra
22 yrs#19
N. Sadiki
21 yrs#27
E. Le Fée26 yrs#28
J. Ahoka20 yrs#29G. Xhaka
34 yrs#34
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23 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| 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 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.92 |
2024/2025
| 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 League2024
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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 |
2020
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 4 | 390 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7.24 |
2022
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Granit Xhaka has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. Granit Xhaka has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.15 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Granit Xhaka has created 15 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (70% success rate). Granit Xhaka has contributed 15 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Granit Xhaka has registered 13 tackles (8 won), 8 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 350 from 422 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Granit Xhaka has won 38 of 62 total duels.
Discipline
Granit Xhaka has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 13.
About Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka is a 34-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 AFC Bournemouth on August 17th. Sunderland lost 2-0. Granit Xhaka played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.14.
Recent matches
- August 17th2-0 lossatAFC Bournemouth(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- November 3rd1-2 winatTorreense(31 mins, 1 assist, rating 8.03)
- November 2nd0-2 lossvsBrighton & Hove Albion(90 mins, rating 7.42)
- January 19th0-3 winatNorth Macedonia(0 mins)
- December 18th5-3 lossatManchester City(90 mins, rating 7.48)
Next fixture
Granit Xhaka and Sunderland are next in action on January 2nd against Lech Poznań in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lech Poznań vs Sunderland match preview.
Teammates at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka currently plays alongside Romaine Mundle, Chris Rigg, Trai Hume, Abdoullah Ba, Jules Ahoka, Alan Browne, Robin Roefs, Timur Tuterov, Nilson Angulo, Melker Ellborg, Simon Moore, Luke O'Nien, Thomas Meunier, Malick Fofana, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fée, Habib Diarra, Reinildo Mandava, Jocelin Ta Bi, Dayann Methalie, Nordi Mukiele, Chemsdine Talbi, Brian Brobbey, Kevin Danso, Aji Alese, Dan Ballard, Wilson Isidor and Omar Alderete at Sunderland.