Granit Xhaka is a Swiss professional football player who was born on September 27, 1992.

He captained the Switzerland national team in addition to playing as a midfielder for Premier League Club Arsenal.

At Basel, the club where Xhaka was born, he started his career, winning the Swiss Super League in each of his first two seasons.

He later transferred to Borussia Mönchengladbach of the Bundesliga, where he gained not just a reputation as a technically skilled player but also as a natural leader who was also criticized for his temperament.

At the age of 22, he was appointed captain of Borussia Mönchengladbach, helping the side qualify for the UEFA Champions League for a second straight season.

In May 2016, he successfully completed a high-profile transfer to Arsenal at an estimated £30 million.

Granit Xhaka Height: How tall is Xhaka?

Granit Xhaka stands at a height of 1.86 m

Xhaka competed for Switzerland in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which they won.

He made his senior debut in 2011 and has since earned over 100 caps, representing his country at the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2018.