Summary

Granit Xhaka (Switzerland), Midfielder, 147 caps, 17 international goals, model: 3.5% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Granit Xhaka

#34 Midfielder Sunderland AFC (ENG) Switzerland

Granit Xhaka is a 34-year-old midfielder for Sunderland AFC (ENG) and Switzerland. He has earned 147 caps and 17 international goals for Switzerland. Our model puts Switzerland's title chance at 2% with a 89% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Granit has collected 9 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

147 Caps

17 Goals

1 Season goals

6 Assists

7.24 Form rating

Age34Height186 cmWeight174 lbsMarket value€17.1M

View next match prediction See Switzerland team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form In form

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Granit Xhaka · the model’s read

Granit Xhaka brings 147 caps and 17 international goals for Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Sunderland AFC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Xhaka's anytime-goalscoring probability at 3.5% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.10 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Granit Xhaka: World Cup 2026 Form

How Granit has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.5

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

7.2

Last match vs Canada

Dipping

7.2

vs Qatar

90 min

8.1

vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

90 min · 1G 0A

7.2

vs Canada

90 min

Granit Xhaka: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (57 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.5

Career baseline 7.4

1.67 Shotsper 90 min 0.93

0.33 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.3

1.33 Key passesper 90 min 1.22

1 Tacklesper 90 min 1.43

0.67 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.93

7 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 5.59

87 Touchesper 90 min 81

At World Cup 2026, Granit is rating 7.5 — in line with his 7.4 career baseline.

Switzerland Squad

Full squad

Granit is part of a Switzerland squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group B.

Ricardo Rodriguez Defender 1.24 Tackles / 90

Remo Freuler Midfielder 0.81 Key passes / 90

Breel Embolo Forward 2.15 Shots / 90

Manuel Akanji Defender 1.27 Tackles / 90

Nico Elvedi Defender 1.28 Tackles / 90

Denis Zakaria Midfielder 0.28 Key passes / 90

Granit Xhaka: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Arsenal

2016 - 2023

Mönchengladbach

2012 - 2016

FC Basel

2002 - 2012

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

9 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

2× English FA Cup 2016-2017, 2019-2020

2× Swiss Super League 2010-2011, 2011-2012

1× German Bundesliga 2023-2024

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

2 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 2

2× Swiss Super League
2010-20112011-2012
1× German Bundesliga
2023-2024

Cup Competitions 2

2× English FA Cup
2016-20172019-2020
1× German DFB-Pokal
2023-2024

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Granit's career.

4 LandmarksTop career moments

2 ClubsAcross top leagues

9 AchievementsMajor honours

English Premier League Player Of The Match Arsenal ·

English Premier League

Award

FIFA World Cup Player Of The Match Switzerland ·

FIFA World Cup

Award

UEFA European Championships Player Of The Match Switzerland ·

UEFA European Championships

Award

Granit Xhaka: Quick Facts

#34Shirt number

34Age

186 cmHeight

174 lbsWeight

Basel, SwitzerlandBirthplace

Sunderland AFC (ENG)Club

Granit in pictures

Granit Xhaka — Illustration — Illustration

Part of the Switzerland squad at World Cup 2026

Switzerland team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Granit Xhaka play?

Granit Xhaka plays as a Midfielder for Sunderland AFC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Switzerland.

How many caps does Granit Xhaka have?

Granit Xhaka has 147 international caps for Switzerland, with 17 international goals.

What trophies has Granit Xhaka won?

Granit Xhaka has won 9 career honours. Notable titles include English FA Cup (x2), Swiss Super League (x2), German Bundesliga (x1).

What is Switzerland's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Switzerland at 2% to win World Cup 2026 and 89% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Switzerland in at World Cup 2026?

Switzerland are in Group B at World Cup 2026, facing Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada.