Xavi came through La Masia, the Barcelona youth academy, at the age of 11. He made his first-team debut in 18 August 1998. Since then he has played 680 matches, scored 77 goals and made more than 160 assists for above 50 players. He was an integral part of the sextuple-winning Barcelona side in 2009, the only time which a club has achieved six titles in a year.
Since making his international debut in 2000, he has been capped 115 times for the Spanish national team, with whom he won UEFA Euro 2008, 2010 World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2012. He was named Player of the Tournament by UEFA at UEFA Euro 2008.
Xavi has won more trophies than any other Spanish player.
Xavi has received five Ballon d'Or nominations, and finished on third place in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Xavi's claim as one of the best midfielders of his generation relies largely on his ability to find and exploit space. As said by Xavi himself: "That's what I do: look for spaces. All day. I'm always looking".Xavi's abnormally good vision, pinpoint accurate passing and world class ball control allow him to dictate the flow of play whilst rarely relinquishing possession. His ability to completely control some matches has earned him the sobriquet, "The Puppet Master".
Xavi Hernandez Pictures
Xavi Hernandez Pictures
Xavi Hernandez Pictures
Xavi Hernandez Pictures
Xavi Hernandez Pictures
Xavi Hernandez Pictures
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