Granit Xhaka
Swiss footballer and midfielder
Born
September 27th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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A professional footballer, recognized for playing as a midfielder. Xhaka began his career with FC Basel, contributing to the team’s Swiss Super League titles. He later transferred to Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga, where he gained prominence. In 2016, Xhaka joined Arsenal in the English Premier League. With Arsenal, Xhaka won the FA Cup and the Community Shield. As part of the Swiss national team, Xhaka participated in multiple UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups.
Winning the Swiss Super League with FC Basel
Winning the FA Cup with Arsenal
Playing in the FIFA World Cup for Switzerland
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