Granit Xhaka

Icon CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchorleader

Rating

Caps

151

Goals

Life

1992

Clubs

Borussia Mönchengladbach, Arsenal, Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Editorial rank of 33 for Switzerland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for leadership, long passing, tactical control and powerful shooting; biggest achievements: Switzerland captain, Bundesliga winner with Bayer Leverkusen and major Premier League experience.

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Around Xhaka in the almanac

One rank above: Alexander Frei at #3.

One rank below: Stephan Lichtsteiner at #5.

Switzerland's editorial top five: Stéphane Chapuisat · Yann Sommer · Alexander Frei · Granit Xhaka · Stephan Lichtsteiner.