Xavi Hernandez - a legend of world football, a Spanish player who became one of the most influential and technically gifted players of his generation. He was born on January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain, and displayed his football talent from a young age. Xavi became renowned for his outstanding passing skills and ball control. He possessed a unique ability to control the game on the field, distribute passes, and create attacks for his team.
He began his professional career in 1998, joining the youth team of Barcelona. Over time, he became an integral part of Barcelona's main squad and a product of the legendary La Masia academy. He spent 17 years at FC Barcelona, eventually becoming its captain and one of the main inspirations behind the "tiki-taka" style of play.
Xavi helped Barcelona win numerous domestic and international trophies, including 8 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. He became the heart and soul of the team, and his on-field leadership was invaluable to Barcelona's success during that period. Xavi is also a key figure for the Spanish national team. With the national squad, he won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
His intellectual approach to the game and his ability to create opportunities for his teammates made him an irreplaceable player for the national team. After leaving Barcelona in 2015, Xavi moved to Qatari club Al-Sadd, where he continued to showcase his skills and leadership. He helped the team win several national titles and became a symbol of football development in Qatar.
In addition to his playing career, Xavi has shown an interest in coaching. He has completed coaching courses and expressed a desire to one day manage his former team, Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez is not only a player of exceptional class but also a symbol of virtuosity, game reading ability, and leadership on the field. His style and contribution to world football will be remembered by generations of fans.
Without wanting to retire Ivan Rakitic ahead of time, the veteran Croatian midfielder has admitted that a career in management could be of interest to him down the line. The 36-year-old joined Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia this January, but has already started taking steps in order to potentially take a step into coaching after his career ends.
Rakitic had noted in an interview with Jijantes that he felt that his Barcelona side could have won ‘two or three more Champions Leagues’ had it not been down to their complacency. But he also discussed the current state of the Blaugrana praising former teammates Xavi Hernandez and Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
"It is his decision, but there is no person in general who can understand Barca more or better than Xavi. He took the team at a very delicate moment, with many changes, with a context that is not easy at all."
Ivan Rakitic on Jijantes. #FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/WQ3kwGoLCX
— Football España (@footballespana_) April 12, 2024
He also explained to Gerard Romero that he had already started his coaching badges.
“I’m not 100% clear, I don’t want to look too far ahead either. I’m preparing little by little, I’m making contacts, I think the future of football is going to be in Arabia. I can’t say what I will do, it will surely be linked to football, but now I dont’ what to say.”
Xavi: "Is it impossible for me to change my decision? I have already said it several times, nothing has changed. You still have time to ask me another question."
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) April 12, 2024
“I have also signed up for the Croatian federation to get my coaching licence. Yes, I want to learn a lot, I want to see a lot of things, I like to know what happens in UEFA, in the competitions… but I haven’t decided
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