Granit Xhaka has been named Switzerland’s male national team Player of the Year for 2022.
Our midfielder enjoyed a stellar year in his country’s colours, and featured in all 13 of his nation’s matches during the calendar year. In fact, he played in 1,143 out of a possible 1,170 minutes during that time, wearing the captain’s armband throughout.
Having already contributed to Switzerland booking their place at a fifth successive World Cup finals, he then helped them survive relegation to remain in the Nations League A, before heading to Qatar and playing a major part in his team securing a spot in the last 16 for the third tournament in a row.