The Player Everyone Fears
The Euro 2024 football tournament has come with lots of surprises and records, and one of the biggest surprises is deffinetly the Swiss team, especially for England. While all players have their merits, one in particular needs to be separately applaused, Granit Xhaka, the mainstay in the Swiss national team since his debut in 2011.
Granit Xhaka is a prominent Swiss footballer known for his versatility on the field. He has represented Switzerland in multiple major tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Xhaka’s leadership qualities are also evident on the field, where he often captains the Swiss team and plays a crucial role in their midfield organization and attacking play. He is celebrated for his technical prowess, vision, and dedication to the game, making him a respected figure in European football.
Granit Xhaka comes from a football-oriented family with deep roots in the sport. Born in Basel, Switzerland, to Kosovo-Albanian parents, his father Ragip Xhaka was also a professional footballer who played as a midfielder for FC Basel and later became a coach. Granit’s older brother, Taulant Xhaka, also followed in their father’s footsteps and became a professional footballer, playing primarily as a defender for FC Basel and the Albanian national team. The Xhaka family’s passion for football and their supportive upbringing played a significant role in Granit’s early development and success in the sport. His heritage has also shaped his identity and commitment to representing both Switzerland and his cultural background with pride on the international stage.
One of his most famous goals occurred while playing for Arsenal in the English Premier League. In a match against Hull City in September 2016, Xhaka unleashed a stunning long-range strike that curled into the top corner, demonstrating his skill and precision from distance. This goal not only highlighted his technical ability but also solidified his reputation as a midfielder capable of producing moments of brilliance.
In Euro 2024 Xhaka has made an exceptional performance and has set an example of hard work and not giving up. In the match with Italy, even though with an injury, he did a great performance. On Saturday, 6th of July, another match is about to happen. The one with England, one for which he is fully prepared.
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