Born on September 27, 1992, Granit Xhaka is a Swiss professional football player.

He captained the Switzerland national team in addition to playing as a midfielder for Premier League Club Arsenal.

At Basel, the club where Xhaka was born, he started his career, winning the Swiss Super League in each of his first two seasons.

He later transferred to Borussia Mönchengladbach of the Bundesliga, where he gained not just a reputation as a technically skilled player but also as a natural leader who was also criticized for his temperament.

At the age of 22, he was appointed captain of Borussia Mönchengladbach, helping the side qualify for the UEFA Champions League for a second straight season.

In May 2016, he successfully completed a high-profile transfer to Arsenal at an estimated £30 million.

Granit Xhaka Salary: How much does Granit Xhaka get paid?

Granit Xhaka committed to a three-year, £15,600,000 deal with the Arsenal Football Club, which included an average annual wage of £5,200,000.

Xhaka will have a cap hit of £5,200,000 and a base salary of £5,200,000 in 2022.