based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Sunderland.
Scout report
G. Xhaka is a 34-year-old central midfielder at Sunderland, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 6 assists in 34 appearances, a Season grade of 50, top 11% of Premier League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 33.1, ranking 108th of 133 in the Premier League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (85.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.06 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Xhaka.
Judged on this season alone, Xhaka graded 50 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 11% of the 28 central midfielders in the Premier League, on 1 goal, 6 assists and 3.056 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 50 → 50). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 33, 23rd of 28 of the 28 central midfielders in the Premier League. At 34 Xhaka is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 19.9 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Xhaka is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Sunderland finished 7th of 20 · a mid-table side
3.06 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 6 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 85.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.22 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 96.8/100).
Watch points
- Age curve. At 34, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 33.1, Xhaka carries the 23rd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Premier League of 28. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.06 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.
