Granit Xhaka
Swiss footballer (born 1975)
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Summary
Granit Xhaka was born on September 27, 1992[1], in Basel[2]. He has worked as an association football player[3]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,345 views/month, #5,171 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[5]
- Ethnic group: Albanians[6]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[7]
- Sex or gender: male[8]
- Member of sports team: Switzerland men's national football team[9], Sunderland A.F.C.[10]
- League or competition: Swiss Premium League[11], Bundesliga[12], Premier League[13]
- Commons category: Granit Xhaka[14]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[15]
- Sport: association football[16]
- Family name: Xhaka[17]
- Given name: Granit[18]
- Participant in: 2014 FIFA World Cup[19], UEFA Euro 2016[20], 2018 FIFA World Cup[21], UEFA Euro 2020[22], 2022 FIFA World Cup[23], 2026 FIFA World Cup[24], UEFA Euro 2024[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Country for sport: Switzerland[27]
- Name in native language: Granit Xhaka[28]
- Sport number: 34[29]
- Start of work period: 2010[30]
- Height: 185 cm[31]
- Mass: 82 kg[32]
- Sibling: Taulant Xhaka[33]
- P14750: CF14-A886-2354-053B-3F08[34]
Why It Matters
Granit Xhaka has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Granit Xhaka born?
Granit Xhaka was born in Basel[2].
What did Granit Xhaka do for work?
Granit Xhaka worked as an association football player[3].