Sunderland- Games
- 13
- 12 starts
- Minutes
- 1,085
- 83 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.5 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 2.7 xA
Player profile
995 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Deep playmaker
Xhaka runs play from deep: his passes into the final third are in the top 3% of defensive midfielders and his key passes and expected assists rank high too. His pass accuracy is low for the role, a sign of how much he risks.
Key strengths
Progressive passing. 15.11 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 97.
Creates. 2.44 key passes per 90, percentile 93, and 0.21 expected assists per 90, percentile 88.
Wins duels and loose balls. Wins 61.0% of duels, percentile 90, and 6.51 recoveries per 90, percentile 86.
Areas for development
Pass accuracy. 83.9% pass accuracy, percentile 13.
Light on tackles. 1.54 tackles per 90, percentile 30, and 0.91 interceptions per 90, percentile 30.
Similar players
- Nabil Bentaleb LillePasses into the final third 97 v 85 and recoveries 86 v 74.
- Cristian Cásseres ToulousePasses into the final third 97 v 95, key passes 93 v 98.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Progressive passing. 15.11 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 97.
Creates. 2.44 key passes per 90, percentile 93, and 0.21 expected assists per 90, percentile 88.
Wins duels and loose balls. Wins 61.0% of duels, percentile 90, and 6.51 recoveries per 90, percentile 86.
Areas for development
Pass accuracy. 83.9% pass accuracy, percentile 13.
Light on tackles. 1.54 tackles per 90, percentile 30, and 0.91 interceptions per 90, percentile 30.
Similar players
- Nabil Bentaleb LillePasses into the final third 97 v 85 and recoveries 86 v 74.
- Cristian Cásseres ToulousePasses into the final third 97 v 95, key passes 93 v 98.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 6 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (14%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 17%, Middle third 61%, Final third 22%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 810 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 1.73 | 4 | 20 | 7.28 |
| Europa League | 4 | 275 | 0 | 1 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.95 | 6 | 9 | 7.47 |
13 games
Match by match
- v
Dinamo Zagreb0–290′booked7.2 - at
Coventry City1–390′7.3 - v
Leeds United0–090′7.3 - at
Lech Poznań1–163′6.7 - at
AFC Bournemouth0–290′7.0 - at
Torreense2–132′sub1 assist8.3 - v
Brighton & Hove Albion0–290′7.0 - at
Manchester City3–590′6.9 - v
AZ Alkmaar1–090′7.7 - v
Arsenal0–290′booked7.4 - at
Brentford1–190′booked7.3 - v
Fulham1–090′7.8 - at
Ipswich Town1–290′7.4