Granit Xhaka was born on September 27, 1992, in Basel, Switzerland. He is a Swiss professional footballer who began his career at FC Basel, winning the Swiss Super League twice before moving to Borussia Mönchengladbach. He later played for Arsenal, where he served as captain and won two FA Cups, before returning to the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, helping them secure their first league title. Xhaka's strong ties to Basel are evident not only in his early development as a player but also through his family's migration from Kosovo to the city, where he honed his skills in youth football. See wikipedia for more information.