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.
Xavi Hernandez has released the Barcelona squad list for the American tour after the final training session on Wednesday.
The Barça coach was able to inclde Oriol Romeu, after his signing was announced, so he will once again wear the Blaugrana shirt in North America, where he will also be presented.
Ilkay Gündogan will be the star signing for the Blaugrana expedition, while Iñigo Martínez is expected to make progress in his recovery, although he is not expected to play minutes.
Xavi will count on seven Barça Atlètic players: Astralaga, Faye, Valle, Casadó, Fermín, Aleix Garrido and Lamine Yamal.
The squad will fly to Los Angeles in the early afternoon and will arrive in the United States in the early hours of the morning, in Spanish Peninsular time.
Barça will play their first of four friendlies in the early hours of Saturday morning (4.30 am Spanish time) against Juventus in Santa Clara. Arsenal, Real Madrid and Milan will be their other opponents.
Goalkeepers: Ter Stegen, Iñaki Peña and Astralaga
Defenders: Araujo, Christensen, Marcos Alonso, Koundé, Eric Garcia, Iñigo Martínez, Lenglet, Mika Faye, Valle and Julian Araujo
Midfielders: Oriol Romeu, Pedri, Kessie, Sergi Roberto, De Jong, Gündogan, Gavi, Casadó, Fermín and Aleix Garrido
Forwards: Dembélé, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Ez Abde
The expedition will remain in the United States until 2 August and on 8 August they will play their last game before the start of the league season with the Joan Gamper Trophy at Montjuïc against Tottenham.
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