[77] While primarily a central midfielder with Barcelona,[93] he often played in a more advanced midfield role with Spain. I've been a passer since a young age. [12][13][14] After retirement, Xavi transitioned to coaching, and was appointed as manager at Al-Sadd in 2019. [60] On 10 November 2017, Xavi said that he would retire when his contract with Al Sadd expired at the end of the 2017–18 season, and would later pursue a coaching career. In these years, Barcelona was on the verge of bankruptcy and struggling to keep its place in La Liga's elite. Xavi won his first trophy with Al Sadd following a 2–1 victory over El Jaish in the Qatar Cup final on 29 April 2017. [92] In his youth, he had also played as a centre-back, before being shifted to a midfield role. [66] Xavi was dominant in midfield, where his passing and reading of the game was pivotal to Spain's success, as he led his nation to their first silverware since the 1964 European Championship. ", "Xavi is a player who has the Barcelona DNA: someone who has the taste for good football, someone who is humble and someone who has loyalty to this club. [41] [107], In November 2014, Xavi appeared in FIFA's "11 against Ebola" campaign with a selection of top football players from around the world, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Gareth Bale and Didier Drogba. Xavi manager profile is showing manager’s average points per match, performance of his career results (win/draw/loss), career history and specific data like “time spent as manager” and “time spent without team”. Playing midfield, but in a more defensive role, Xavi made 20 assists and scored 7 goals in those two seasons. Xavi Hernandez will nach der laufenden Saison seine Laufbahn beenden. At the 2020 AFC Champions League, Al Sadd reached the round of 16 but were eliminated 0–1 by Persepolis. Xavi scored three goals during the season. He doesn't score, doesn't really tackle: he just passes and passes with a precision and wit unmatched by any of his peers. [29] The new contract made him one of the club's biggest earners, with a salary of €7.5 million a year.[29]. Xavi has cult status at Barcelona Credit: Empics The former Barca captain has long been on their radar to become their next manager. Date of birth/Age: Jan 25, 1980 (41) Place of birth: Terrassa. Since July 2013, Xavi has been married to Nuria Cunillera. [22], In the 2005–06 season, Xavi tore the ligaments in his left knee in training; he was out of action for four months but returned in April and was on the substitutes bench for Barcelona's win in the 2006 Champions League final against Arsenal. He was named Player of the Tournament at UEFA Euro 2008,[8] and was named in the UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament in 2008 and 2012. Despite turning down the opportunity to manage his club last year, Xavi remains prominent in the thoughts of Barcelona board members. BARCELONA legend Xavi turned down the opportunity to manage both Borussia Dortmund and Brazil, according to reports. Although he was initially inspired by compatriot playmaker Pep Guardiola at Barcelona,[18] as a child Xavi also watched a lot of English football, and looked up to midfielders John Barnes, Paul Gascoigne and Matt Le Tissier.[19]. During the 2009–10 season, journalists increasingly noted Xavi's contribution to the Barcelona team. #Qatar", "Barcelona legend Xavi appointed manager of Qatar-based club | Goal.com", "AFC Champions League: Al-Hilal 2-4 Al Sadd (6-5 agg): Xavi's side fall just short in comeback bid", "El Al Sadd de Xavi Hernández y Cazorla, eliminado de la Champions asiática", "Xavi was the best midfielder to ever play", "Top 10 All-Time Barcelona Midfielders: Do Xavi and Iniesta Make The Grade? Xavi later became the player with the most appearances for Barcelona of all time. [35], Xavi was one of the three finalists for the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or, and finished third in the vote behind his Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Andrés Iniesta. Reports have revealed a number of leading candidates, including Ajax’s Erik ten Hag, Xavi, and Barcelona B coach Garcia Pimienta. ", "CL Special: Xavi – The Best Centre Midfielder In The World, The Symbol Of Pure Football", "Xavi: Spain’s greatest ever footballer? For the former Major League Baseball player, see, "I've been lucky enough to be brought up on the Barcelona ethos. Sustained impressive performances meant that he became a key member of Louis van Gaal's title-winning team, finishing his debut season with 26 matches played and being named 1999 La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year. [31] On 3 June 2010, Madrid-based newspaper Marca awarded him third place in the annual Trofeo Alfredo di Stéfano award for the best player in La Liga, behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Mit der FIELD MANAGER App hast Du alle benötigten Informationen immer zur Hand - egal wo Du bist. [111] As of 29 July 2020, it has been confirmed that he has recovered from the virus. Socios went for the charisma of Joan Laporta instead, longing for a return to the glory days of the sextuple in 2009 on his watch of which Xavi was a focal part. During the round of 16 match against Portugal, Xavi provided a backheel pass in the 63rd minute to David Villa. He may be just 5ft 7in with a curiously hunched gait but no player more influences the way his whole team plays. In the Champions League, Al Sadd were knocked out from the qualifying rounds by Emirati side Al Jazira on penalties; Xavi missed his spot kick. ", 2008–12: Sustained domestic and European success. The Barcelona legend currently coaches Qatari side Al … squad. Xavi helped Barcelona win the 2009 Champions League final 2–0 against Manchester United, assisting the second goal by crossing to Messi for his header. [38], On 2 January 2011, in a league match against Levante, Xavi made his 549th appearance for the club in all competitions, matching the record held by Migueli. The Al Sadd manager hit out at one of the assistant referees while protesting against an offside call. ", "11 Leyenda el mejor once de la historia", La Liga Spanish Player of the Year – Don Balón Award, La Liga Defensive Midfielder of the Year / Best Midfielder – LFP Awards, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xavi&oldid=1023781538, UEFA European Championship-winning players, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using Template:Medal with Winner, Articles using Template:Medal with Runner-up, Pages using national squad without sport or team link, Wikipedia articles with CANTIC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with PLWABN identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only, This page was last edited on 18 May 2021, at 09:20. Xavi was awarded the IFFHS World's Best Playmaker award four times, all straight between 2008 and 2011. [72] In the final, he covered a distance of almost 15 kilometres.[73]. [79][80] Spain's World Cup-winning manager Vicente del Bosque paid tribute, stating that Xavi was "a key part of the team's style of play" and "he was more important to us than even the manager", also adding, "We will miss him both on and off the pitch. Pitch International LLP. [66] Andy Roxburgh, head of UEFA's Technical Committee, said, "We have chosen Xavi because he epitomizes the Spanish style of play. Date of birth/Age: And Font has insisted that should he win, Al Sadd boss Xavi will become manager of Barcelona Messi's attempts to leave last summer after handing in a … With Spain, Xavi won the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999, and the Olympic silver medal at the 2000 Olympics. [33], On 9 June 2010, Xavi signed a new four-year contract with the club, which could be automatically renewed up to 30 June 2016 based on number of games played. Teams managed 2019- Al Sadd: Xavier Hernández Creus (born 25 January 1980), nicknamed Xavi, is a Spanish football manager and former player who is the manager of Qatar Stars League football club Al Sadd. After impressing as manager of Qatari side Al Sadd, it’s no surprise that Xavi has been linked with a return to Camp Nou as manager. [52] On 4 June, a farewell event was held at Barcelona for Xavi with players, managers, friends and family paying tribute to him. Al Sadd, currently managed by Xavi, score a team goal Barcelona would be proud of pic.twitter.com/xonRcMcxL6 — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 18, 2020. More From Forbes. Barcelona won the Liga title with a record 99 points, and Xavi was acclaimed Barcelona's second-best player in a season-long vote. AC Talent, Avg. [56] Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, Gerard Piqué, Pedro, Sergio Busquets and Dani Alves were part of both treble-winning teams.[56]. Xavi was named in the FIFA World XI, along with teammates Iniesta, Messi and Dani Alves. Main. He is and always will be a person and a player who is greatly valued by the federation, the coaching staff and by myself. [58] In the following match, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw with Umm Salal. Xavi is the beating heart of this Spanish team, the man dictating the tiki-taka pulse of pass after pass. "[81], On 28 May 2019 it was announced that Xavi would take over as manager of Al-Sadd on a two-year contract. [34] On 29 November, he scored his third goal against arch-rivals Real Madrid in a 5–0 home win. "[65], Xavi played for Spain at the 2000 Olympics, 2002 World Cup, Euro 2004, 2006 World Cup, Euro 2008, 2009 Confederations Cup, 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012, 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup. One of the greatest Barcelona players of all time, Xavi himself has been heavily linked with the manager's job at Camp Nou. Contract until: Jun 30, 2021. Each come with their own set of pros and cons, but Xavi seems to be the most probable choice. 'Today for you, tomorrow for me.' Ian Tuckey; 21 Dec 2020, 12:21; Updated: 21 Dec 2020, 12:21; BARCELONA legend Xavi … On 16 March 2002, he scored his first goal in El Clásico against Real Madrid. Du erhältst regelmäßige Benachrichtigungen über Empfehlungen zur Pflanzenproduktion. Deportes Cautro broke the … Michael Tait of … For example: "Quite simply the best midfielder of modern football. [76] Spain dominated possession throughout the competition, averaging 59% possession during their three group matches, and 44 passes per shot throughout the entire World Cup, in large part thanks to midfield trio of Xavi, Iniesta, and Xabi Alonso, who were singled out in the media for their role in Spain's title–run; Spain also completed more passes (3,547) than any World Cup team since 1966. [11] Xavi was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award in 2012, and he won 32 trophies in his career, making him the second-most decorated Spanish player in history, behind former teammate Andrés Iniesta. He also won La Liga and the Supercopa de España again. First linked to the manager's job in the doomed reign of Josep Bartomeu to replace Ernesto Valverde, Xavi declined and the role instead went to Quique Setien. Avg. Xavi, as club captain, lifted the trophy. 22 . Widely considered as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the sport and one of the greatest Spanish footballers of all time, Xavi is renowned for his passing, ball retention and positioning.[3][4][5][6]. Der frühere Kapitän des FC Barcelona und langjährige Nationalspieler sagte der spanischen Zeitung "Sport", er strebe danach eine Karriere als Trainer an.... mehr » 09.10.2017 14:39. [7] With Barcelona, Xavi won eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles. "[90] A diminutive, composed, agile, and technically skilled player with a slender physique and a low centre of gravity, these characteristics compensated for his lack of pace or physicality. The previous record of 117 had been set by Ronald Koeman in a Euro 1992 match between the Netherlands and Denmark. 3 hours ago, Uttiyo Scarnage. In the Champions League, Xavi scored a valuable goal with an assist from David Villa in a home win against Arsenal, that saw Barcelona progress to the quarter-finals. [26] Xavi's creativity, range of passing, and unique set of skills have led many in the sport to regard him as one of the greatest passers and playmakers in history. The first thing he should do is sit down with his amigos in private and be clear with them that their role in the team will be reduced because that's the best for the club. Xavi recently extended his contract at Al Sadd through 2023, where he has been manager since 2019. Xavi ‘rejected offers to manage Borussia Dortmund and the Brazilian national team’ before signing his new deal with Al-Sadd amid speculation the legendary ex-Barcelona star will replace Ronald Koeman at the Nou Camp this summer. [98][99][100][101], Xavi's ability to control games earned him the sobriquet, The Puppet Master. Josep Bartomeu. ", "Spain's win down to possession, not goals", "Netherlands v Spain: the World Cup 2010 final in statistics", "Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D'Or For Second Time", "20 Greatest Playmakers in the History of World Football", "Xavi deserves fitting finale in Berlin, says Iniesta", "adidas launch long version 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ advert", "Top players, FIFA, CAF and health experts unite against Ebola", "Neymar, Piqué and Xavi in FIFA campaign against Ebola", "Xavi Hernández, padre de una niña llamada Asia", "Xavier Hernández Creus "Xavi" - Century of International Appearances", "UEFA Champions League 2008/09 - History - Statistics – UEFA.com", "FIFA FIFPro World XI: the reserve teams - FIFPro World Players' Union", "Ultimate Team of the Year: The All-Time XI", "Ballon d'Or Dream Team : Découvrez les révélations de ce onze de légende ! News. ", "Our model was imposed by [Johan] Cruyff; it's an Ajax model. term as coach : 1.85 Years. Ronald Koeman is not the only manager picking up a red card on Thursday – Xavi has been sent off too. Those qualities are essential for life in general. "Pum, pum, pum, pum" was how Xavi described the rhythmic sound of the ball moving between himself and his midfield partner. His father, Joaquim, was a former player for Sabadell in the first division. [19], Although he was not known for his tackling ability, or for being prolific in front of goal,[74] Xavi's outstanding vision, "metronomic" pinpoint accurate passing,[95] excellent off the ball movement, superb reading of the game, positional sense, and world-class ball control allowed him to create chances for teammates and dictate the flow of play in midfield, while rarely relinquishing possession.

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