Granit Xhaka
34 · Switzerland · 10 starts · 814 league minutes · average match rating 7.26
As of 8 November 2026, The Prism ranks Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) 12th of 23 defensive midfielders in the Premier League this season. His best measure is duels won: 61%, 3rd of 23.
Where he ranks
The 6 things defensive midfielders are measured on, each against all 23 defensive midfielders in the Premier League. Further right is better; the dashed line is the middle.
Against last season
Last season against defensive midfielders in the Premier League; this season against defensive midfielders in the Premier League.
| Measure | Last season | This season |
|---|---|---|
| Tackles and interceptions per 90 | 2.4833rd of 36 | 2.6518th of 23 |
| Pass completion | 84%27th of 36 | 82%18th of 23 |
| Accurate passes per 90 | 46.918th of 36 | 51.5210th of 23 |
| Duels won | 60%8th of 36 | 61%3rd of 23 |
| Times dispossessed per 90 | 0.5314th fewest of 36 | 0.8818th fewest of 23 |
| Long-ball accuracy | 55%13th of 36 | 66%7th of 23 |
Players like him
The three defensive midfielders in the Premier League whose numbers sit closest to his, closest first.
His full profile is in The Prism
Every game with his rating, where he lines up, his contract and moves, his next game and a scout report on request.