Xavi, full name Xavier Hernández Creus, is a retired Spanish professional footballer and the current manager of Qatar Stars League club Al-Sadd
Born on January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation
Xavi spent the majority of his career playing for Barcelona, where he became an integral part of their dominant era
During his time at Barcelona, spanning from 1998 to 2015, Xavi won numerous major titles, including eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles
He played a pivotal role in the club's success under legendary coach Pep Guardiola and was known for his exceptional passing, vision, and ability to control the tempo of the game
Xavi's partnership with fellow midfielder Andrés Iniesta was widely considered one of the best midfield duos in football history
Internationally, Xavi represented the Spanish national team from 2000 to 2014, earning 133 caps and scoring 13 goals
He played an instrumental role in Spain's triumph at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championships in 2008 and 2012
Xavi's contributions to the national team led to him being named the second-best player of the 2010 World Cup and receiving the Euro 2008 Player of the Tournament award
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After leaving Barcelona, Xavi joined Qatari club Al-Sadd as a player before transitioning into a managerial role
In his debut season as their coach, he guided the team to the Qatar Stars League title
Known for his intelligent and tactical approach to the game, Xavi's coaching career has shown promise, attracting attention from top European clubs
Off the field, Xavi is known for his humble personality and professionalism
He has been recognized with numerous individual awards, including the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award in 2011 and the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2010
Overall, Xavi's influence and impact on the game of football have solidified his place among the all-time greats
His technical abilities, leadership qualities, and footballing intelligence continue to inspire players and fans globally.
During his time at Barcelona, spanning from 1998 to 2015, Xavi won numerous major titles, including eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles. He played a pivotal role in the club's success under legendary coach Pep Guardiola and was known for his exceptional passing, vision, and ability to control the tempo of the game. Xavi's partnership with fellow midfielder Andrés Iniesta was widely considered one of the best midfield duos in football history. Internationally, Xavi represented the Spanish national team from 2000 to 2014, earning 133 caps and scoring 13 goals. He played an instrumental role in Spain's triumph at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championships in 2008 and 2012. Xavi's contributions to the national team led to him being named the second-best player of the 2010 World Cup and receiving the Euro 2008 Player of the Tournament award. After leaving Barcelona, Xavi joined Qatari club Al-Sadd as a player before transitioning into a managerial role. In his debut season as their coach, he guided the team to the Qatar Stars League title. Known for his intelligent and tactical approach to the game, Xavi's coaching career has shown promise, attracting attention from top European clubs. Off the field, Xavi is known for his humble personality and professionalism. He has been recognized with numerous individual awards, including the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award in 2011 and the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2010. Overall, Xavi's influence and impact on the game of football have solidified his place among the all-time greats. His technical abilities, leadership qualities, and footballing intelligence continue to inspire players and fans globally.