Xavi (byname of Xavier Hernández Creus, born January 25, 1980) is a Spanish football (soccer) player and manager who is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world in the early 21st century. He made his first-team debut with FC Barcelona in 1998 and stayed with the club until 2015, helping it win several La Liga and Champions League titles. Xavi also was an important contributor on the Spanish national team and was part of the squad that won Spain’s first FIFA World Cup title, in 2010. Since retiring as a player, he has worked as a manager, including for Barcelona (2021–24).
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