Player Name: Granit Xhaka

Nationality: Switzerland

Date of Birth: 27 September 1992

Place of Birth: Basel, Switzerland

Position: Central midfielder (also plays as defensive midfielder)

Preferred Foot: Left

Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club Career (notable clubs):

• FC Basel (Switzerland) — Youth and senior debut
• Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany) — 2012–2016
• Arsenal FC (England) — 2016–2023 (served as club captain from 2019–2022)
• FC Bayern München / other transfers — verify current club as of latest season (note: career moves may have occurred after my last update)

International Career (Switzerland):

• Senior debut: 2011
• Appearances (caps): 100+ (milestone achievements should be checked for most recent totals)
• Goals: Several (notably scored in qualification and tournament matches)
• Tournaments: Represented Switzerland at multiple UEFA European Championships (e.g., Euro 2016, Euro 2020) and FIFA World Cups (e.g., 2014, 2018, 2022)

Playing Style and Strengths:

• Strong passer with excellent long-range distribution and set-piece ability
• Combines physicality and tackling with tempo control in midfield
• Leadership qualities — served as captain for club and senior national team on occasions

Notable Moments:

• Key midfield presence for Arsenal, helping the club to domestic cup successes
• Iconic leadership and confrontational moments — both praised for passion and occasionally criticized for on-field incidents
• Important contributor to Switzerland's deep runs in international tournaments

Sources and updates: The above summarizes Granit Xhaka’s profile up to mid-2024. For the latest club, appearance and goal statistics, consult official club sites, the Swiss Football Association, or up-to-date sports databases.