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.
Barcelona Manager Xavi Hernandez on Lamine Yamal benching - 'It's a physical issue'
Barcelona Manager Xavi Hernandez was quizzed on his plans ahead their tie against Sevilla on Friday night, and there was an entire round of questions on 16-year-old protege Lamine Yamal.
Coming off the bench, Lamine Yamal had a major impact for Barcelona in midweek against Real Mallorca, playing just 25 minutes but nearly winning a penalty, and creating the equaliser for Fermin Lopez.
Xavi was asked if he might not consider starting Lamine Yamal, given he is clearly one of their most effective assets.
“It is a physical issue, he is 16 and sometimes it shows. Football is not only played with the ball at at your feet. There are times when his age is noticeable, and that is why we have to protect him, depending on the rival, the game…”
“But he is a happy boy, he likes football, he looks very good to me… the problem is physical stress, he has no problem in any other aspect.”
A certain Lionel Messi was also introduced to the Barcelona team as a youngster, but he was even older than Messi at the time. Xavi agreed that he had a good example in Frank Rijkaard and his handling of the Argentine, which he was present for.
“Rijkaard’s management with Leo is a good example. We have to be very careful with him: minute management, physical load… but he can help us a lot in many games.”
Xavi also wanted his side to make full use of Lamine Yamal too though.
“The footballers that generate things, we have to look for them. It happened with Dembele, Messi… we must take advantage of it and compete better. Lamine must be enabled when he is on the pitch.”
There is a serious case to be made that nobody quite so young has made such an impact on the top level of the game in the modern era. Hence Xavi Hernandez’s task is all the more difficult, as there is
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