Granit Xhaka's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 4, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Granit Xhaka.

Granit Xhaka is a Swiss professional footballer. He plays as a midfielder and captains both Premier League club Sunderland and the Switzerland national team. He is known for his strong tackling, passing range, and leadership qualities. Xhaka has also played for clubs like Arsenal and Borussia Mönchengladbach. His career has been marked by both moments of brilliance and disciplinary issues.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: Swiss Championship U-15

In the 2006–07 season he was member of the U-15 team that won the Swiss championship, creating a record for eternity.

2007: Swiss Championship U-16

In the 2007–08 season, Xhaka was a member of the U-16 team that won the Swiss championship, remaining undefeated throughout the entire season.

2009: U-17 World Cup

In 2009, Xhaka participated in the Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria. The Swiss team won the tournament.

May 2011: First Super League Goal and Championship Win

On May 15, 2011, Xhaka scored his first Super League goal for Basel and at the end of the 2010–11 league season, Xhaka won the championship title with the team.

June 2011: UEFA European Under-21 Championship

Between June 11 and 25, 2011, Xhaka competed in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, hosted by Denmark, as a member of the Swiss U-21 squad. The Swiss team reached the final but lost to Spain 2–0.

2011: Won League Championship

At the end of the 2011–12 season Xhaka won the League Championship title with the Basel team.

May 2012: Swiss Cup Win

On May 16, 2012, Xhaka and Basel won the Swiss Cup after a penalty shoot-out. At the end of the season he left the club.

April 2014: Counting Red Cards

Since April 2014, Xhaka got eight red card for club and country.

2017: FA Cup and Community Shield Win

In 2017, Xhaka featured throughout Arsenal's FA Cup campaign, starting in the final against Chelsea which Arsenal won 2–1. Xhaka also played in the 2017 Community Shield that Arsenal won on penalties over Chelsea.

August 2020: FA Cup Final Win

On August 1, 2020, Xhaka started in the FA Cup Final against Chelsea, and went on to win his second winners' medal as Arsenal won their 14th FA Cup.

August 2020: FA Community Shield victory

On August 28, 2020, Xhaka was in the starting 11 in the 2020 FA Community Shield, which Arsenal clinched a 5–4 victory over Liverpool in the penalty shootout.