Granit Xhaka

Switzerland · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 4 · Mbappé & Yamal · Peak 2019-2024

Left-footed tempo-setter who leads with long passing and authority

77.7OVR#377 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He has had a huge impact on the team since day one. He is an extremely important player for us.”
— Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen coach · 2023 · source

Category averages

  • Speed59.0
  • Shooting71.8
  • Passing83.1
  • Ball Control72.3
  • Movement69.4
  • Football IQ87.5
  • Defending Skill76.0
  • Physical74.7
  • Mental87.3
  • Career78.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Leadership92
  2. Long Passing91
  3. Durability90
  4. Short Passing89
  5. Shot Power88
  6. Vision88
  7. Decision Making88
  8. Spatial Awareness88
  9. Game Management88
  10. Stamina88

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 59.0

  • Top Speed ●65
  • Acceleration62
  • Dribbling Speed55
  • Top Speed with Ball60
  • Knock-on & Run52
  • Change of Pace60

Shooting 71.8

  • Finishing68
  • Shot Power88
  • Long Shots86
  • Volleys70
  • Curve76
  • Penalties72
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity60
  • Acrobatics56

Passing 83.1

  • Short Passing89
  • Long Passing91
  • Through Balls84
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 72.3

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession86
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot50
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 69.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind60
  • Attacking Positioning64
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs68

Football IQ 87.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 76.0

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking74
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle72
  • Offside Trap62

Physical 74.7

  • Strength80
  • Stamina88
  • Agility70
  • Balance72
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels64
  • Aggression86

Mental 87.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership92
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 78.0

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements56
  • Durability90
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
27 September 1992
Height
186 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2010–now
Prime
2019-2024

Club career

  • 2010–2012 Basel
  • 2012–2016 Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • 2016–2023 Arsenal
  • 2023–2025 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2025–now Sunderland

Honours

League title · Swiss Super League Basel 2

2010–11, 2011–12

League title · Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen 1

2023–24

FA Cup 2

2016–17, 2019–20

DFB-Pokal 1

2023–24

Community Shield 2

2017, 2020

DFL-Supercup 1

2024

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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