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Granit Xhaka

34Leverkusenmidfielder27.09.1992 (31 year)height 186weight 80nationality Switzerland

Club season 2023/2024

50Games

4Goals

2Assists

25 May

Finished

Kaiserslautern

Leverkusen

26 Jul 17:00

RWE

Leverkusen

News

Arsenal likely to vote against scraping VAR & 2 more under-radar stories you could've missed

Arsenal likely to vote against scraping VAR & 2 more under-radar stories you could've missed

Newcastle not interested RamsdaleAaron Ramsdale will not join Newcastle United this summer despite rumours linking him with a move to re-join former boss Eddie Howe.According to reports, Newcastle view Nick Pope as their number one, while Ramsdale would not be willing to come in as the second choice.

5 days ago

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The secret of Bayer's invincibility revealed: Xhaka talks about it before the EL final

The secret of Bayer's invincibility revealed: Xhaka talks about it before the EL final

The first European Cup final of the 2023/24 season takes place today. In the decisive game of the Europa League, Atalanta and the long-undefeated Bayer Leverkusen meet.

10 days ago

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Police investigate Saka racial abuse & 2 more under-radar stories at Arsenal today

Police investigate Saka racial abuse & 2 more under-radar stories at Arsenal today

Police investigate Saka abuseBukayo Saka was subject to vile racial abuse on social media at the weekend following Arsenal's disappointing 2–0 defeat against Aston Villa at home.According to The Sun, the Met Police have launched an official investigation into the incident although no formal arrests have been made just yet.

2 months ago

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Harry Kane backed to knock Arsenal out of Europe & 2 latest under-radar stories

Harry Kane backed to knock Arsenal out of Europe & 2 latest under-radar stories

Edu Gaspar reacts to Xhaka's Bundesliga title successGranit Xhaka won the Bundesliga title after Bayer Leverkusen's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen at the weekend.Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar reacted to his heroics, congratulating by commenting with 'clapping emojis' on Xhaka's Instagram post.

2 months ago

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'Even more special for this club': Granit Xhaka names Bundesliga title win as the most special moment in his career

'Even more special for this club': Granit Xhaka names Bundesliga title win as the most special moment in his career

Bayer Leverkusen won the German championship for the first time in 120 years. Granit Xhaka also scored a goal in their historic 5-0 win against Werder.

2 months ago

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Martin Odegaard suffers injury scare & 3 more big Arsenal stories you might've missed

Martin Odegaard suffers injury scare & 3 more big Arsenal stories you might've missed

Arsenal slip up in Premier League title raceWith a disappointing loss to Aston Villa, Arsenal fell down to second place in the Premier League table and now have two points fewer than Man City.Mikel Arteta criticized for not being able to sign quality strikerArsenal fan Piers Morgan has hit out at Mikel Arteta for not being able to sign a reliable goal-scorer and claims that Cristiano Ronaldo could've scored over 25 goals for the Gunners.

2 months ago

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Bayer Leverkusen man Frimpong to Xhaka: 'You came from Arsenal and won league title here’

Bayer Leverkusen man Frimpong to Xhaka: 'You came from Arsenal and won league title here’

Arsenal saw their 2023/24 Premier League aspirations take a major blow with a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.Incidentally at the same time, former Gooner Granit Xhaka won the Bundesliga title after Bayer Leverkusen’s 5-0 thrashing of Werder Bremen.

2 months ago

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'Granit Xhaka is top of the league': Arsenal fans' brutal chant for Harry Kane at full-time

'Granit Xhaka is top of the league': Arsenal fans' brutal chant for Harry Kane at full-time

Harry Kane was not met with kind words while doing his post-match interview at the Emirates on Tuesday. Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Arsenal in what was one of the most controversial matches this season.

2 months ago

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'I was accused of taking a step backwards': Xhaka hits back at critics after first Leverkusen goal

'I was accused of taking a step backwards': Xhaka hits back at critics after first Leverkusen goal

Granit Xhaka scored his first goal for Bayer Leverkusen to help them defeat Mainz in the Bundesliga. His team are now 11 points clear of Bayern Munich.

4 months ago

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Declan Rice & 3 more Arsenal stars make BBC's Team of the Week after West Ham rout

Declan Rice & 3 more Arsenal stars make BBC's Team of the Week after West Ham rout

Arsenal made a statement in the Premier League on Sunday, securing a massive 6–0 win away at West Ham.William Saliba, Gabriel, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have all been included in the BBC's Team of the Week.

4 months ago

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Granit Xhaka names no.1 difference between Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta

Granit Xhaka names no.1 difference between Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta

Speaking to the PFA, Granit Xhaka said: "Mikel Arteta has his philosophy and that's it. To play always with a back four and never change to a back five for example, or never change like a 4-4-2 with two proper strikers.

4 months ago

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'Now go win the Bundesliga, you beautiful bastard': Arsenal fans share their love for Xhaka after Bayer win

'Now go win the Bundesliga, you beautiful bastard': Arsenal fans share their love for Xhaka after Bayer win

Granit Xhaka is now on top of the Europe football as his Bayer remains the only team without loses. Recently Bayer crushed Bayern, the second team in the league, with a 3-0 score.

4 months ago

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'We should've signed a striker': Arsenal fans wonder if signing Declan Rice was a mistake

'We should've signed a striker': Arsenal fans wonder if signing Declan Rice was a mistake

Last summer, Arsenal spent £105 million to sign Declan Rice in an attempt to replace Granit Xhaka in the midfield. Rice has fit in perfectly with Mikel Arteta's squad but the same can't be said of Kai Havertz, who also arrived at the same time.

5 months ago

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Everton boss dismisses Amadou Onana links & 2 more under-radar Arsenal stories

Everton boss dismisses Amadou Onana links & 2 more under-radar Arsenal stories

Xhaka wins Player of the Year awardGranit Xhaka has won the Switzerland Player of the Year award for 2023, his second consecutive year claiming the honour and third time overall.The 31-year-old midfielder spent the first half of the year Arsenal, playing a key role in the Gunners' 2022/23 title challenge under Mikel Arteta, his mentor.

5 months ago

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Ivan Toney speaks on his future & 2 more under-radar stories at Arsenal today

Ivan Toney speaks on his future & 2 more under-radar stories at Arsenal today

Ivan Toney speaks on his future"It's obvious I want to play for a top club and fight for titles, yes. If a club was to pay the right money… then, who knows.

5 months ago

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Arsenal given greenlight as top striker admits support for the Gunners

Arsenal given greenlight as top striker admits support for the Gunners

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has admitted to being an Arsenal fan. “For me, right from a young age I’ve supported Arsenal all my life,” he said.

5 months ago

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'It's over before we even got to 2024': Piers Morgan concedes title race defeat

'It's over before we even got to 2024': Piers Morgan concedes title race defeat

Reflecting on the 2023/24 Premier League title race, Arsenal superfan Piers Morgan wrote on Twitter: "Arsenal are being bullied by teams who've realised our midfield/attack is very skillful, but physically weak. We need more muscle.

5 months ago

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'As soon as Xhaka got the ball, Martinelli came alive': Michael Owen explains Brazilian's 2023/24 struggles

'As soon as Xhaka got the ball, Martinelli came alive': Michael Owen explains Brazilian's 2023/24 struggles

Speaking to the Premier League Productions, Michael Owen said: "I think it's fair to say that Gabriel Martinelli is struggling at Arsenal this season."They like to attack down the right more, and another big thing in this team is that they've lost a player in Granit Xhaka who fed Martinelli a lot of the balls.

5 months ago

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'They wanted to get rid of me': Xhaka reveals one person at Arsenal who convinced him to prolong his stay

'They wanted to get rid of me': Xhaka reveals one person at Arsenal who convinced him to prolong his stay

Granit Xhaka has confirmed that he would have left Arsenal many years ago if it had not been for Mikel Arteta.Speaking to The Athletic, he said: “The club showed me little respect even though I was the captain.

6 months ago

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Mikel Arteta claims his side are still missing Xhaka despite Havertz's improvement

Mikel Arteta claims his side are still missing Xhaka despite Havertz's improvement

Mikel Arteta is really happy with how quickly Kai Havertz is getting better lately. But he's also saying that his team is feeling the absence of Granit Xhaka's experience.

6 months ago

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Biography

Mikel Arteta reveals what Declan Rice told him before joining Arsenal — fans will love it

Mikel Arteta reveals what Declan Rice told him before joining Arsenal — fans will love it

Declan Rice has established himself as every Arsenal fan's favourite player despite joining only in the summer. The midfielder has effortlessly replaced Granit Xhaka in the deeper role while also contributing to the attack with his smart runs forward.

6 months ago

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Granit Xhaka’s wife whom he compares to the Ballon d'Or played a huge role in Bayer transfer

Granit Xhaka’s wife whom he compares to the Ballon d'Or played a huge role in Bayer transfer

Granit Xhaka and his wife, Leonita Lekaj, have a story that showcases their love and support for each other. Probably love could be one of the reasons why Xhaka decided to move from Arsenal to Bayer.

6 months ago

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'He presses almost as much as Havertz': Arsenal fans want Arteta to play Leo Trossard in brand new role

Arsenal have done well so far this season, sitting top of their Champions League group and in second place in the Premier League.However, Mikel Arteta is struggling to find the right way to replace Granit Xhaka who returned to Germany after a successful 2023/24 campaign.

7 months ago

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Xhaka speaks on relationship with Arteta as he emerges top midfielder in Europe

Xhaka speaks on relationship with Arteta as he emerges top midfielder in Europe

Granit Xhaka has played more final third passes (127) and more progressive passes (119) than any player in Europe’s top 5 leagues so far this season.Speaking on his relationship with Mikel Arteta, he said: “I had a very, very good relationship with Mikel, of course.

7 months ago

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'That's the difference': Xhaka outlines slight edge Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has over Arteta

'That's the difference': Xhaka outlines slight edge Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has over Arteta

Granit Xhaka says Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso have a lot in common in their style of management. He, however, said the difference is how both managers transmit ideas to their players.

7 months ago

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Xhaka admits he cried after joining Leverkusen - not because he misses Arsenal

Xhaka admits he cried after joining Leverkusen - not because he misses Arsenal

Granit Xhaka has revealed that he had tears of joy when he completed his switch from Arsenal to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. “I’m a very emotional person, I like to cry and I’m not ashamed of it,” the Swiss midfielder said.

7 months ago

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'Xhaka had passion, Havertz acts like he is on a well-paid holiday': Arsenal fans react to Havertz taking over Xhaka's role

'Xhaka had passion, Havertz acts like he is on a well-paid holiday': Arsenal fans react to Havertz taking over Xhaka's role

In his recent press conference, Mikel Arteta talked about Kai Havertz potentially taking over Granit Xhaka's midfield role. However, Arsenal fans didn't like the comparison, claiming Havertz can't play Xhaka's role.

7 months ago

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'Granit was a key player': Arteta backs Havertz to fill Xhaka void at Arsenal

'Granit was a key player': Arteta backs Havertz to fill Xhaka void at Arsenal

During his recent press conference, Mikel Arteta discussed the possibility of Kai Havertz eventually replacing Granit Xhaka in midfield. He told reporters: "Granit was a key player; he played almost every game for us.

7 months ago

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'Hasn't been the same': Ian Wright names one Arsenal player suffering from Granit Xhaka's exit

'Hasn't been the same': Ian Wright names one Arsenal player suffering from Granit Xhaka's exit

Speaking on the Wrighty's House podcast, Ian Wright said: "Oleksandr Zinchenko without Granit Xhaka, it's not the same role."Xhaka was very important.

8 months ago

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'At Leverkusen, there is no chaos': Xhaka cites 'pressure' at Arsenal as reason for exit

'At Leverkusen, there is no chaos': Xhaka cites 'pressure' at Arsenal as reason for exit

Granit Xhaka left Arsenal for Bayer Leverkusen this summer, putting an end to dramatic seven years which saw him go from a universally hated figure at the Emirates to one of the most adored members of the squad.Talking with NZZ Am Sonntag, the midfielder explained his decision to part ways with the Gunners.

8 months ago

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Arsenal told they already have player who could be better than Xhaka - not Vieira

Arsenal told they already have player who could be better than Xhaka - not Vieira

Alan Smith says Kai Havertz could end up being even better than Granit Xhaka at Arsenal.Speaking about the German international, Smith said: “It does annoy me a bit the way people are willing to criticise him so quickly.

9 months ago

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'He's great with his movement and positioning': Arsenal fans defend Havertz after poor start to the season

'He's great with his movement and positioning': Arsenal fans defend Havertz after poor start to the season

Kai Havertz continues to struggle at Arsenal following his £67 million summer transfer from Chelsea.The German is yet to gel with the team, failing to make in impact in the first four games of the Premier League season.

9 months ago

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'These goals win you titles': Declan Rice & one more Arsenal star included in Garth Crooks' Team of the Week

'These goals win you titles': Declan Rice & one more Arsenal star included in Garth Crooks' Team of the Week

Arsenal came back from a goal down to secure a massive 3–1 win against Manchester United in the Premier League at the Emirates on Sunday.Declan Rice scored the winning goal in added time while Martin Odegaard started the comeback.

9 months ago

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4 ins, 13 outs: All Arsenal's transfer business in one place

4 ins, 13 outs: All Arsenal's transfer business in one place

The summer transfer campaign is officially over! Here are all the deals Arsenal have managed to pull out.INsDeclan Rice - €116m (West Ham)Kai Havertz - €75m (Chelsea)Jurrien Timber - €40m (Ajax)David Raya - €3.

9 months ago

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Defiant Mikel Arteta says tactical change down to two players - Havertz not among

Defiant Mikel Arteta says tactical change down to two players - Havertz not among

On why he's changed Arsenal's defence this season, Mikel Arteta said: "The personnel is different. We played differently against Manchester City and there were 43 different structures in different phases.

9 months ago

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5 first-team shirt numbers available for new Arsenal signings

5 first-team shirt numbers available for new Arsenal signings

The transfer window closes at the end of the month but a few more arrivals are still expected at Arsenal.Midfielder Mohamed Kudus continues to be linked with the Gunners while David Raya's transfer is all but official.

10 months ago

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Arsenal's biggest weakness even after spending almost £200m shown

Arsenal's biggest weakness even after spending almost £200m shown

Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market. The Gunners have already spent around £200m on Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber. The Gunners now flaunt immense squad depth.

11 months ago

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Analyst writes off Kai Havertz, names player of rival club as ideal Xhaka successor

Analyst writes off Kai Havertz, names player of rival club as ideal Xhaka successor

Kai Havertz won't fit into Granit Xhaka's role at Arsenal, according to an analyst on Twitter.The Gunners signed Havertz from Chelsea to fill in the left midfield role.

11 months ago

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Xhaka speaks on painful Arsenal exit & 2 more big stories you might've missed

Xhaka speaks on painful Arsenal exit & 2 more big stories you might've missed

Xhaka speaks on difficult Arsenal exitGranit Xhaka on his move to Bayer Leverkusen: "It wasn't easy for me to leave or for the club to let me go. "I felt love and respect from Edu and [Mikel] Arteta, but I wanted to face a new challenge at Bayer Leverkusen.

11 months ago

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Xhaka reveals why he didn't stay in the Premier League after Arsenal exit

Xhaka reveals why he didn't stay in the Premier League after Arsenal exit

When asked why he opted to join Bayer Leverkusen and not another Premier League side, Granit Xhaka told reporters: "I spent seven magnificent years at Arsenal, I didn't want to play against them. "It wasn't easy for me to leave or for the club to let me go.

11 months ago

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Bundesliga Table

Bundesliga

Team

PM

1

9034

2

7334

3

7234

4

6534

5

6334

6

Eintracht Frankfurt

4734

7

4634

8

4234

9

4234

10

4234

11

3934

12

3734

13

3534

14

Mönchengladbach

3434

15

3334

16

3334

17

2734

18

1734

Goals

Assists

RC

YC

Player		G
Harry Kane	Bayern	36
Serhou Guirassy	Stuttgart	28
Loïs Openda	RB Leipzig	24
Deniz Undav	Stuttgart	18
Maximilian Beier	Hoffenheim	16

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