Xavi
Born: January 25, 1980 (age 44)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Weight: 10st 8lb (67kg)
Hometown: Terrassa, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Central midfielder
© df11faces.com
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1991-1998 | Barcelona |
| Senior | 1998-2015 | Barcelona |
| 2015-2019 | Al-Sadd | |
| International | 2000-2014 | Spain |
| Managerial | 2019-2021 | Al-Sadd |
| 2021-2024 | Barcelona | |
Sports Mole has 3,360 articles about Xavi. Articles 1 to 40:
Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling: Five greatest El Clasico matches ever
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 13, 08:00
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski's record against Los Blancos
Sports Mole takes a close look at Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski's record against Real Madrid.
Jan 10, 16:30
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings in El Clasico
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 10, 10:07
Didier Deschamps to leave France job: Who could replace 56-year-old after 2026 World Cup?
France head coach Didier Deschamps confirms that he will step down from his position after the 2026 World Cup, with Zinedine Zidane among his possible successors.
Jan 8, 10:15
Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona.
Jan 5, 11:33
Greatest Barcelona players of all time: Where do Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho rank?
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 Barcelona players of all time - where do the likes of Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho sit?
Dec 25, 14:08
Barcelona vs. Espanyol: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Espanyol.
Nov 1, 09:40
Man United 'considered three managers' before Ruben Amorim as announcement 'imminent'
Manchester United reportedly considered hiring three other managers before pressing ahead with their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim.
Oct 31, 13:00
"You have to be satisfied" - Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Real Madrid boycotting Ballon d'Or ceremony
Man City manager Pep Guardiola suggests that Real Madrid should be "satisfied" with having three of their players in the top four of the 2024 Ballon d'Or voting, even though they were all pipped by winner Rodri.
Oct 29, 15:01
Man United 'reach agreement' to appoint Ruben Amorim as new head coach
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim agrees in principle to become Manchester United's new head coach, according to a report.
Oct 29, 09:31
Rodri wins Ballon d'Or: "This is not a victory for me alone, but for Spanish football"
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says that he has realised a dream after winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or, but he has insisted that his victory is for Spanish football and not solely for himself.
Oct 29, 08:41
Next Man United manager: Premier League giants 'not considering' Barcelona legend as Erik ten Hag replacement
Manchester United are reportedly not considering Barcelona legend Xavi as a potential candidate to replace Erik ten Hag as manager.
Oct 28, 19:44
Erik ten Hag era over: Why Ratcliffe, INEOS sacked Man United boss - stats, records assessed as interim appointed
Sports Mole looks at why Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag, as well as who might be in line to replace the Dutchman.
Oct 28, 17:15
Man United have four realistic successors to Erik ten Hag following inevitable sack decision
Following confirmation that Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at four realistic replacements for the Dutchman.
Oct 28, 13:08
Manchester United confirm huge Erik ten Hag sack decision as replacement manager named
Erik ten Hag is sacked as Manchester United manager following Sunday's 2-1 loss to West Ham United as Ruud van Nistelrooy takes over as interim boss.
Oct 28, 11:54
Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling: Five greatest El Clasico matches ever
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 13, 08:00
Lamine Yamal smashes 77-year El Clasico scoring record in phenomenal Barcelona victory
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal breaks a 77-year El Clasico scoring record with his fine finish in Saturday's extraordinary 4-0 victory over Real Madrid.
Oct 26, 23:17
El Clasico: Real Madrid fall agonisingly short of Barcelona record after humiliating home Clasico defeat
Sports Mole counts down the longest unbeaten streaks in La Liga history.
Oct 26, 22:57
Man United 'draw up four-man managerial shortlist' as pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag
Manchester United reportedly considering four potential managerial candidates to replace under-fire boss Erik ten Hag.
Oct 25, 23:54
Man United 'given £83m transfer demand' as Xavi identifies Marcus Rashford replacement
Former Barcelona boss Xavi reportedly demands that Manchester United make a move for Blaugrana winger Raphinha if he replaces Erik ten Hag as manager.
Oct 24, 08:50
Erik ten Hag future: Former Barcelona boss Xavi 'makes decision' on replacing Man United boss
Former Barcelona manager Xavi allegedly makes a decision over potentially replacing Erik ten Hag as Manchester United head coach.
Oct 23, 15:38
Man United 'make contact' with potential Erik ten Tag replacement
Manchester United reportedly make contact with a Barcelona legend as they consider potential replacements for manager Erik ten Hag.
Oct 22, 18:54
Jurgen Klopp 'wants to sign two Barcelona talents' as Red Bull plans take shape
Ex-Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants to sign two Barcelona talents for Red Bull when he takes over as their new Global Head of Soccer next year.
Oct 21, 12:38
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona as Argentine celebrates 20 years since debut
To mark the 20-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's professional debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Barcelona career.
Oct 16, 17:15
Man United 'identify' ex-Barcelona manager as Erik ten Hag replacement
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up former Barcelona player and manager Xavi as a potential replacement for current boss Erik ten Hag.
Oct 7, 20:33
Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and PSG, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Sep 29, 11:19
Barca transfer news: La Masia graduate 'set' to commit long-term future to club
Barcelona are reportedly set to hand teenage midfielder Marc Bernal a new, long-term contract at the club, which will tie him down until 2029.
Sep 26, 23:16
Monaco vs. Barcelona: Forgotten man back in Catalan team's squad for European clash
Ansu Fati is named in the Barcelona squad for Thursday's Champions League game against Monaco, having recovered from a foot injury.
Sep 18, 15:22
Mikel Arteta 'agrees new Arsenal contract' as Martin Odegaard trick repeated
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signs a two-year contract extension with the Gunners until the summer of 2027, according to a report.
Sep 12, 08:38
Ballon d'Or 2024 shortlist announced: Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham in contention
Now the shortlist has been announced, Sports Mole takes a look at the top contenders to claim the Ballon d'Or for 2024.
Sep 4, 19:30
Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains why Ilkay Gundogan "wanted to go" to Man City
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms that Ilkay Gundogan "wanted to leave" the club in order to return to Manchester City and insists that his departure was "purely a sporting decision".
Sep 3, 23:12
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Valladolid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 10:13
Mikel Arteta discusses Arsenal contract, Mikel Merino ahead of Villa clash
Mikel Arteta delivers an update on his Arsenal contract situation and responds to Mikel Merino speculation ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Aug 23, 11:40
Man City transfer news: Al-Hilal 'submit formal bid' for 30-year-old
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal reportedly make an offer to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, who looks set to leave the Premier League champions.
Aug 22, 09:21
Man City handed major boost as Barcelona 'agree' to let star player leave this summer
Manchester City reportedly express their interest in signing one of Barcelona's first-team stars who has agreed to leave the club this summer.
Aug 19, 16:14
Everton transfer news: Sporting Lisbon to beat Toffees to Barcelona attacker?
Barcelona are reportedly in line to receive a huge financial boost with the sale of one of their unwanted attackers.
Aug 19, 09:44
Everton transfer news: Toffees 'leading race' for Barcelona forward
Premier League club Everton are reportedly leading several Spanish clubs in the race to sign Barcelona striker Vitor Roque.
Aug 18, 20:38
Newcastle 'preparing' to submit bid for Barcelona attacker
Newcastle United are reportedly preparing to launch a bid to sign former Manchester City attacker Ferran Torres from Barcelona.
Aug 18, 20:17
Valencia vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Valencia and Barcelona.
Aug 18, 18:27
Barcelona midfielder 'makes U-turn' on future as transfer request 'submitted'
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan reportedly wants to leave the club before the transfer window closes after being left out of the squad to face Valencia.
Aug 18, 09:18
