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🏆 Xhaka's 1st Bundesliga Goal Since 2015

FEBRUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

Strikes early Friday Xhaka scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and creating two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Xhaka found the back of the net after just three minutes with a looping effort from outside the box. The goal involvement was the first in the Bundesliga this season despite being a locked in starter for the club when fully fit.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Creative streak continues Xhaka has created a chance in six straight matches, and has gone the full 90 in five of those matches.

Impact Xhaka has been one of the most important pieces of the starting XI throughout his first season back in the Bundesliga. The midfielder remains a nearly guaranteed starting option, and has actually started to pop up some creatively in recent matches. Xhaka has created 11 chances in the last six matches., while also taking shots in five of those matches.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Xhaka took three off target shots, crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Augsburg.

Impact Xhaka was held off the scoresheet, but finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team. Xhaka has yet to have a goal involvement this season, but is a pivotal cog in Leverkusen's buildup play as a string puller in the center of the pitch.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in shots, chances created Xhaka took five shots (one on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Xhaka was held off the scoresheet despite leading Leverkusen in both shots and chances created in the match. Sunday was Xhaka's best attacking output in a match this season as he's been more utilized as a tackling machine and string puller in midfield.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka sets Switzerland record with 119th national team game in Euro 2024 qualifier

Granit Xhaka has set a Switzerland record by playing in a 119th game for the men’s national team

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blocks a shot Xhaka took two off target shots and blocked a shot during Sunday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Xhaka was held off the scoresheet, but his lone block tied for the team-high in the match. The midfielder has just one goal involvement in all competitions so far this season, but has started every match for Leverkusen since joining the club in the summer.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in midfield Xhaka has started every match in all competitions since making the switch to Leverkusen.

Impact Xhaka has gone the full 90 in all but two matches as well, quickly establishing himself as a crucial part of a surging Leverkusen side. The midfielder is a consistent contributor in the heart of the park and has even added some more creativity since returning to the Bundesliga. Xhaka has created 12 chances and provided one assist in all competitions while putting four shots on goal.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four interceptions Xhaka took one shot (on goal), made four interceptions, two tackles (winning one) and three clearances during Friday's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich.

Impact Xhaka was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen with four interceptions in the match. The midfielder has yet to have a goal involvement since joining the club in the Summer, but Xhaka's veteran presence in midfield has helped an upstart Leverkusen side to an unbeaten record through four matches.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Controls midfield Xhaka took an off target shot, created a chance, made two interceptions and a tackle during Saturday's 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Xhaka also had a goal ruled out for offsides, finding the back of the net with a beautiful volley. The midfielder may not end up with many goal involvements this season, but his range of passing has helped lead to goals for Leverkusen through the first two matches even if he isn't getting on the scoresheet via an assist.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen signs Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen has brought Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka back to the Bundesliga from English Premier League side Arsenal

JULY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Completes Leverkusen move Xhaka has signed a five-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen after transferring from Arsenal, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Xhaka had a turbulent seven-year spell with the Gunners as he infamously won and later lost the captaincy, but overall the midfielder tallied 23 goals and 29 assists in 297 appearances across all competitions for the club, winning two FA Cups (2017, 2020) and never starting fewer than 27 matches across a Premier League campaign. The 30-year-old is now returning to the Bundesliga with Leverkusen, having already spent four seasons with Borussia Monchengladbach from 2012-16. Xhaka should immediately plug into the starting XI at his new club as he competes against the likes of Robert Andrich, Exequiel Palacios and Kerem Demirbay in midfield.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace versus Wolves Xhaka scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 5-0 win versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Xhaka scored in the 11th and 14th minutes to give Arsenal the early 2-0 lead. The midfielder finished the season with nine goals and seven assists. He also posted 51 shots and 60 chances created over 44 appearances (42 starts).

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In likely Arsenal farewell, Xhaka scores 2 as Gunners rout Wolves 5-0 in season-ender

If this was Granit Xhaka’s Arsenal farewell, he made it one to remember

MAY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granit Xhaka set to leave Arsenal after contract talks collapse Arsenal have told Granit Xhaka he can leave the club this summer and talks with Bayer Leverkusen are underway.

MAY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brace of assists against Chelsea Xhaka took four shots (three on target) and assisted two goals in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against Chelsea.

Impact Xhaka was excellent going forward from midfield on Tuesday, setting up a brace for Martin Odegaard and having a few cracks at goal himself. These were his first assists since January, and he's up to seven on the season now which ties his personal best mark in the Premier League from 2017/18.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xhaka starts for Arsenal vs Man City Granit Xhaka has been named in the Arsenal starting XI to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Switzerland international missed t...

APRIL 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes shot in return Xhaka took a shot on target and created a chance in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Xhaka plugged straight back into the starting lineup Wednesday after recovering from an illness, but he couldn't do enough to pose a serious threat to his opponents as City definitively took charge of the Premier League title race with this emphatic result.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Man City Xhaka (illness) is in Arsenal's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Manchester City.

Impact Xhaka was considered doubtful to be able to feature in this monumental mid-week clash due to an illness that kept him sidelined for Friday's draw against Southampton, but he's surprisingly fit enough to return straight to the XI in midfield to take on City.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt to face Man City Xhaka (illness) is still considered a doubt for Wednesday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Granit has been out. Hopefully, he will be able to tr...

Impact It looks like a bad illness for Xhaka, at least that's the assumption given the updates from Arsenal. Fabio Vieira started in his place against Southampton, something that may change against Man City with Jorginho another option in the midfield. That said, it's still believed Xhaka will be in the XI in this big spot unless he's actually throwing up before the match Wednesday and can't take the pitch.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Xhaka will not be available against Southampton on Friday due to illness.

Impact Xhaka had started seven straight matches before falling ill ahead of Friday's clash. In those outings, the midfielder racked up three goals on eight shots (five on target), seven crosses (one accurate) and 19 tackles (16 won). Without Xhaka in the squad, Fabio Vieira will slot into the starting XI against Southampton.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka: 'Nothing changes' after Arsenal's draw v. West Ham | Premier League

APRIL 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Liverpool blows title race open after thrilling Arsenal draw

Arsenal’s traveling fans were in dreamland with their team leading 2-0 at Anfield after just 28 minutes

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granit Xhaka nets fourth Arsenal goal against Leeds United | Premier League

APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gabriel Jesus ends drought as Arsenal beats Leeds 4-1 in EPL

Gabriel Jesus has ended a six-month scoring drought by netting twice as Premier League leader Arsenal beat Leeds 4-1 to maintain some breathing space atop the standings

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Granit Xhaka sets Switzerland record with 119th national team game in Euro 2024 qualifier

Bayer Leverkusen signs Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal

In likely Arsenal farewell, Xhaka scores 2 as Gunners rout Wolves 5-0 in season-ender

Liverpool blows title race open after thrilling Arsenal draw

Gabriel Jesus ends drought as Arsenal beats Leeds 4-1 in EPL