2014
Volley in France Group Match
Xhaka scored with a controlled volley against France in Switzerland's 2014 World Cup group fixture, narrowing a heavy deficit late on.
Football player and manager history
Granit Xhaka
Explore 8 football history records associated with Granit Xhaka, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2016
Euro 2016 Captaincy and Passing
Xhaka directed Switzerland's central possession in Euro 2016 and helped his country record its first victory at the finals against Albania.
2017 May 27th
FA Cup Winner
Granit Xhaka supplied midfield structure and progressive passing in the Wembley final as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
2018 June 22nd
Long-Range Equaliser Against Serbia
Granit Xhaka strikes from distance to bring Switzerland level against Serbia before the Swiss complete a 2-1 group-stage comeback.
2020 August 1st
FA Cup Winner
Granit Xhaka helped Arsenal regain midfield control after conceding an early goal as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
2021
Captaincy in Famous France Upset
Xhaka marshalled Switzerland's midfield against France as a late two-goal comeback forced a shootout and sent the Swiss into the quarter-finals.
2022
Swiss Captain Against Serbia
Xhaka led the Swiss midfield in the tense 3-2 defeat of Serbia that ensured progress from the 2022 World Cup group.
2024
Swiss Midfield General at Euros
Xhaka controlled passing rhythms throughout Switzerland's Euro 2024 run and captained the side as it narrowly missed a semi-final berth.