Granit Xhaka Biography: Net Worth, Salary, Family, Lifestyle and Career Stats

Swiss professional footballer Granit Xhaka is one of the most experienced midfielders of all time and has been a prominent player in each side he has played for. The 32-year-old currently plays for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen and also represents the Switzerland National team. Beginning his career with FC Basel, the Swiss footballer has played in several countries over the years and has gained a lot of experience with different clubs.

Making his international debut with Switzerland in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, he is currently the nation’s record appearance holder with 135 caps under his name. As he continues to stay a strong force at Bayer Leverkusen, join us as we take a look at Granit Xhaka’s career and learn more about his professional and personal life.

Granit Xhaka Bio

Full Name	Granit Xhaka
Date of Birth	September 27, 1992
Birthplace	Basel, Switzerland
Nationality	Swiss
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position	Midfielder
Net Worth	$20 Million
Current Club	Bayer Leverkusen
Instagram Followers	3.4 Million

Granit Xhaka’s Net Worth and Salary

Being one of the most experienced midfielders in the history of football, Granit Xhaka is one of the top-earning footballers with Bayer Leverkusen. Given his immaculate social media appeal and brand endorsements, Xhaka’s estimated net worth is around $20 Million.

The midfielder earns a weekly salary of $83,600 with Bayer Leverkusen and an annual base salary of $4 Million which further adds to his staggering net worth. Having a contract till 2028, Xhaka’s contract is worth $17 Million as of now for the remaining four years.

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Granit Xhaka’s Early Life and Family

Xhaka was born in the city of Basel, Switzerland, and developed a passion for the sport since his early childhood. He was born in an Albanian family who moved to Switzerland in 1990 and supported him to pursue his footballing career initially. Xhaka showcased immense talent with ball under his feet which made his parents sign him with Concordia Basel along with his brother Taulant Xhaka.

His brother Taulant Xhaka currently plays for Basel and has also represented Albanian National team in his professional career. Granit Xhaka moved to the youth academy of FC Basel in 2002 and played in youth squads regularly showcasing his impressive skills to coaches and scouts. He became a member of the U-15, U-16, U-18 and U-21 squads at FC Basel and won several championships with the club’s youth academy.

Granit Xhaka Career

Club Career

Granit Xhaka made it to FC Basel’s senior team in the 2010-11 season and impressed everyone with his commendable performances each week. After having a decent stint at FC Basel, Xhaka joined Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2012 and made his German debut in the DFB-Pokal. Scoring on crucial occasions for the club, Xhaka went on to play for the club till 2016 before joining Premier League side Arsenal on May 25, 2016.

Granit Xhaka was a splendid signing for Arsenal as he picked up pace after scoring his first goal in September of 2016 which was a 25-yard screamer against Hull City. By scoring consistent goals for the club from free kicks and long-range shots, Xhaka commanded the midfield with his exquisite ball control and skills. While Xhaka became the center of attention due to his aggressive nature with the Gunners, he tried to make a huge comeback under Mikel Arteta.

After having a great career at Arsenal, the experienced midfielder joined Bayer Leverkusen on July 6, 2023, for a five year contract. He has been a great asset for the team and recently scored the opening goal for the club in 2024-25 season against his former club Borussia Mönchengladbach. As he continues to build his legacy, it remains to be seen how his career carves out in the future.

Club	Appearances	Goals
FC Basel	61	2
Borussia Mönchengladbach	139	9
Arsenal	297	23
Bayer Leverkusen	83	6

International Career

Xhaka started his international career by playing for the Switzerland U-17 squad and also participated in the U-17 World Cup in 2009. He further played for the U-19 and U-21 squad playing several footballing tournaments before making his senior team debut in 2012. He played in the 2014 World Cup for Switzerland and even scored a goal against France in the tournament. He also played in UEFA Euro 2016 showcasing an impressive performance which further added him to the official squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Xhaka also captained the side for a handful of matches during this time and was again selected for UEFA Euro 2020. After having a strong performance at the Euros, Xhaka represented Switzerland at the 2022 FIFA World Cup where played every match including knockout and group stages of the tournament. He was also present at the 2024 Euros campaign for Switzerland and is currently the nation’s record appearance holder.

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Granit Xhaka Honours and Achievements

The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder is one of the most aggressive and experienced football players of all time and continues to be a force in each of his matches. Xhaka won the Swiss Super League twice and the Swiss Cup once with FC Basel. Additionally, he has also won the Swiss Championship at U-15, U-16 and U-21 levels. The midfielder has won the FA Cup and FA Community Shield with Arsenal during his decorated stint at the club. As he still thrives to strengthen Bayer Leverkusen, he has already won the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and DFL Supercup with the cup.

Additionally, the Swiss player has won the Swiss Footballer of the Year thrice in his career so far and has also been included in the Bundesliga Team of the Season once. During his youth international career, Xhaka won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2009 with Switzerland.