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Granit Xhaka

Midfielder · FPL ID 544
£5.5m
Price
18
Total pts
6.0
Form
4.6%
Owned

Granit Xhaka costs £5.5m in FPL 2026/27, is a midfielder for Sunderland, and the Onside model projects 36+ points across Xhaka's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 4.6% of managers. Next fixture GW4: vs ARS — projected 6.0 xP.

Onside verdictSub-10% projected ownership budget-mid pick. Set-piece goal potential.

QUICK ANSWER

Is Xhaka worth picking in FPL 2026/27?

Xhaka is a midfielder for Sunderland, priced at £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27, and Onside projects 36+ points over his next 6 gameweeks. Onside gives Xhaka a 97% chance of starting Gameweek 4, from 3 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. Full verdict, ownership, fixture run and set-piece role below, updated live from the official FPL data.

— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.

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Season Summary

Xhaka scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Sunderland in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.5m, Xhaka has accumulated 18 total FPL points this season. Over the last 3 gameweeks, Xhaka has averaged 6.0 points per game (form: 6.0). GW4: vs ARS (difficulty 4/5, 6.0 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 36.9 total xP.

Premier League Stats

Midfielder · Season 26/27

Live

On the Pitch

3Starts
270Mins
0Goals
1Assists

Expected Stats

0.06xG
0.57xA
0.63xGI

Next gameweek prediction

GW 4
Strong pick
6.0xP next match

6.0 xP next gameweek — top 6% of the game, a strong captain option.

vs (H)
ARS
ARS
Diff4
Sat 12 Sept, 19:00
Next 6 GWs total36.9 xP
Start probability · Onside model

Onside gives Xhaka a 97% chance of starting Gameweek 4.

97%
NAILED

Based on 3 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 67%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.

The 100-gameweek array

Xhaka returns in 59 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (59%)

Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Xhaka. Acid squares are the weeks he returns — a goal, an assist, a clean-sheet-level score. The grey ones are the blanks nobody puts in the highlight reel.

The shape, not just the number: a high projection with many grey squares is a different bet from the same projection concentrated in acid.

ENGINE V2 · GW4 · AS OF 6 SEPT · ONSIDEARENA.COM
Next six — difficulty ramp
GW4
ARS (H)
4
GW5
MCI (A)
5
GW6
BHA (H)
2
GW7
BOU (A)
3
GW8
LEE (H)
2
GW9
COV (A)
2

6-GW outlook

Projected xP
6.0ARSH · GW44.2MCIA · GW56.9BHAH · GW66.0BOUA · GW76.9LEEH · GW86.9COVA · GW9

Last 10 GWs

Points trend
GWOppMinG/APts
3BRE (A)90'0/03
2FUL (H)90'0/06
1IPS (A)90'0/19

Season stats vs midfielders

Percentile rank

Attack

  • Goals
    0
    0
  • Assists
    80
    1
  • Expected goals
    52
    0.06
  • Expected assists
    91
    0.57
  • Expected GI
    73
    0.63

Underlying

  • Minutes
    91
    270
  • Starts
    64
    3
  • Bonus pts
    98
    5
  • BPS total
    92
    72

Creativity / ICT

  • Threat
    0
    0
  • Creativity
    97
    89
  • Influence
    81
    39
  • ICT index
    84
    12.8

Set-piece role · Sunderland

Free kicksprimary

FPL official designation: #1 for direct free-kicks.

Cornersshared

FPL official designation: #2 for corners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Powered by Onside AI engine

Will Xhaka start in Gameweek 4?

Onside gives Xhaka a 97% chance of starting Gameweek 4, from 3 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.

Is Xhaka worth captaining in GW4?

According to Onside's AI engine, Xhaka is a strong captain option for GW4 with 6.0 projected points. 6.0 xP next gameweek — top 6% of the game, a strong captain option.

How many goals has Xhaka scored this season in FPL?

Xhaka has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Sunderland in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 18 points.

Is Xhaka fit to play?

Xhaka is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.

Does Xhaka take set pieces for Sunderland?

Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Xhaka is Sunderland's primary free-kick taker and shared corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.

How much does Xhaka cost in FPL?

Xhaka currently costs £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 18 total points this season, that is 3.3 points per million — moderate value for the price.

What are Xhaka's projected points in FPL?

The Onside model projects 36.9 points for Xhaka across the next 6 gameweeks including 6.0 points in GW4 vs ARS. Projections refresh after every played match.

Is Xhaka worth it in FPL 26/27?

At £5.5m, the Onside model projects 36+ points for Xhaka over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.

What does Xhaka's FPL fixture run look like?

Xhaka has a very favourable run of fixtures over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 36.9 total expected points across this period. This is a good time to hold or buy.

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