Xavi
Name: Xavier Hernandez Creus
Nickname: Xavi
Nationality: Spanish
Date and Place of Birth: Born January 25, 1980 in Terrassa, Spain
Playing Position: Midfielder
Current Club:
FC Barcelona (Spanish La Liga)
Club Career: 1997-present FC Barcelona
International Career: 2000-present Spain
About Xavi:
Xavier Hernandez Creus, more commonly known as simply “Xavi”, was born in Catalonia Spain on 25th January 1980. Xavi has risen through the footballing ranks at Barcelona at an impressive rate to become one of the most well respected and feared midfielders in Spanish football.
Xavi Hernandez was a capable and talented footballer even as a youth and his prevalent skills were soon noticed by Barcelona who signed him for their youth program when he was only 11 years old. Xavi impressed throughout his years at Barcelona rising through the youth ranks to become an important member of the Barcelona B team.
It wasn’t long before Xavi’s impressive technique and passing ability earned him a call up to the Senior Barcelona team in August 1998. Since making his debut Xavi has continued to impress with strong performances and has become an integral member of the first team tasting success lifting the La Liga title.
Xavi is one of Barcelona’s exciting attacking players and has the ability to control the pace of the game from his midfield stronghold. He has earned creditability as a player with great composure and strength leading him to be considered as one of the best Spanish players in the midfield role.
Xavi plays international football for the Spanish national team since first making his debut in 2000 against Holland. Xavi recently competed in the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Spain showing his great importance to the team by playing in all of their games and lifting the man of the match award against Ukraine.
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