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Xavi Hernández

Xavi Hernández

Xavi Hernández Creus (born 25 January 1980) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is the manager of La Liga club Barcelona.

Playing career

Xavi began his career at Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, in 1991. He made his first-team debut in 1998, and quickly became a regular in the side. He won numerous trophies with Barcelona, including eight La Liga titles, four UEFA Champions League titles, and two FIFA Club World Cups.

Xavi was also a regular member of the Spanish national team, and he won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012. He retired from international football in 2014.

Managerial career

After retiring from playing, Xavi took over as manager of Al Sadd in Qatar. He won the Qatar Stars League title in his first season in charge, and he also led the club to victory in the Amir Cup and the Qatar Super Cup.

In November 2021, Xavi returned to Barcelona as manager. He has won the Supercopa de España and the Copa del Rey in his first season in charge.

Playing style

Xavi was a central midfielder who was known for his vision, passing ability, and tactical intelligence. He was able to control the tempo of a game and create chances for his teammates. He was also a good tackler and interceptor.

Honors

Barcelona

  • La Liga: 1998–99, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15
  • Copa del Rey: 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2020–21
  • Supercopa de España: 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2022–23
  • UEFA Champions League: 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2009, 2011, 2015
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 2009, 2011

Spain

  • FIFA World Cup: 2010
  • UEFA European Championship: 2008, 2012

Individual

  • Ballon d'Or: 2010
  • FIFA World Player of the Year: 2010
  • UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2011
  • UEFA Euro Player of the Tournament: 2008
  • FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2011
  • FIFA Club World Cup Silver Ball: 2009
  • FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  • UEFA Team of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • La Liga Player of the Year: 2005, 2009, 2010
  • La Liga Best Midfielder: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Xavi Hernández
Xavi Hernández
Xavi Hernández
Xavi Hernández
Xavi Hernández
Xavi Hernández
Xavi Hernández
Xavi Hernández