Xavi Hernandez was renowned as one of the leading midfielders in the early 21st century, Born on Jan 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain. Due to his football background, his parent encouraged and supported him to become the world's best midfielder for Spain's Catalonian club Barcelona. He is only 5ft 7 inches but his height didn't bother him to become the World's Greatest footballer of all time. Xavi's father Joaquim Hernández was a Professional football player who played for Sabadell in the first division his mother Maria Mercè Creus made him play for the Catalonian Club Barca. He married Nuria Cunillera on July 13, 2013, and became a father of 2 children. Xavi has 5 siblings 4 brothers and 1 sister.
Barca's Legend Xavi's career started at La Masia, the Barcelona youth academy at age 11. He is a playmaker rather than a goalscorer. Skill, technique, and control of the ball are the x-factor of Xavi. Xavi played as a defender in his youth. La pelopina is the signature move of Xavi which allowed him to retain possession and move away from the opponent. Xavi's debut club game against Mallorca. Xavi is the first player in the Club's history to play 150 European and FIFA Club World Cup matches combined with Barcelona.
He played an integral role in Spain's victory to win the 2012 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008, 2012, Also won FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999(Nigeria). Xavi announced his retirement from International football on Aug 5, 2014, in a 14-year period he made 133 appearances for his National team. He took charge as manager of Al Sadd on 28 May 2019 on a 2-year contract. At the present, he is the new manager of his former club Barcelona until June 2024.
Bio | |
Full Name | Xavier Hernandez Creus |
Nickname | The Puppet Master, La computadora |
Date of Birth | 25, January 1980 |
Age | Years |
Nationality | Spanish |
Birthplace | Terrassa, Spain |
Home Town | Terrassa, Spain |
Religion | Islam |
Educational Qualification | - |
School | - |
College/ University | - |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini ♊ |
Profession | Professional Soccer Coach |
Physical Stats | |
Height | 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) |
Weight | 68 Kg (150 lbs) |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Brown |
Favorite | |
Color | Blue |
Food | - |
Actor | - |
Actress | - |
Singer | - |
Place | Barcelona |
Hobbies | Traveling |
Family & Relationship | |
Marital Status | Married |
Father | Joaquim Hernández |
Mother | Maria Mercè Creus |
Spouse (Wife/Husband) | Núria Cunillera |
Children | 2 |
Son(s) | Dan Hernandez Cunillera |
Daughter(s) | Asia Hernández Cunillera |
Brother(s) | Dianalaura Hernández, Benny Hernández, Alex Hernández, Oscar Hernandez |
Sister(s) | Ariadna Hernández |
Career | |
Profession | Football Coach |
Net Worth | $40 Million |
Salary | $9.9 Million |
position | Midfielder |
Coach/ Mentor | Louis Van Gaal, Pep Guardiola |
Signature Move | 360º Degree Turn |
Famous for | Soccer Player |
Debut | International Career – 2000 Club career- 1998 (Mallorca) |
Awards/ Honours | Awards World soccer player of the year(2010), UEFA European Championship Player of the Tournament(2018), UEFA Club Midfielder of the year(2008-2009), La Liga Spanish Player of the year(2005), FIFA Club World Cup Dream Team(2010) 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 Supercopa de Espana: 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 UEFA Champions League: 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2104-15 UEFA Supercup: 2009, 2011 FIFA Club World Cup: 2009, 2011 Al Sadd Qatar Stars League: 2018-2019 Qatar Cup: 2017 Sheikh Jassim Cup: 2017 Emir of Qatar Cup: 2017 Spain FIFA World Youth Championship: 1999 Spain FIFA World Cup: 2010 UEFA European Championship: 2008, 2012 As a Manager Al Sadd Qatar Stars League: 2020-21 Qatar Cup: 2020, 2021 Sheikh Jassim Cup: 2019 Emir of Qatar Cup: 2020-2021 Qatari Stars Cup: 2019-20 View Full Lists |
Signature | - |
Years | Team | Apps | Goals |
Youth career | |||
1984-1997 | Barca Atletic | - | - |
Senior career | |||
1997-1998 | Barcelona B | 55 | 3 |
1998-2015 | Barcelona | 524 | 66 |
2015-2019 | Al Sadd( free transfer) | 101 | 25 |
National team | |||
1997 | Spain U17 | 10 | 2 |
1997-1998 | Spain U18 | 10 | 0 |
1998-2001 | Spain U21 | 6 | 2 |
2000 | Spain U23 | 6 | 2 |
2000-2014 | spain | 133 | 13 |
Team Managed | |||
2019-2021 | Al-Sadd | ||
2021-Present | Barcelona |
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