Xavi facts for kids

Xavi is a popular Catalan name. It's often used as a shorter, friendly nickname for the name Xavier. Many people, especially famous athletes, are known by this name.

Who is Xavi Hernández?

When most people hear the name Xavi, they often think of Xavi Hernández, a famous Spanish football player and manager. He was born in 1980 in Terrassa, Spain. Xavi is known as one of the best midfielders of all time.

Playing Career

Xavi spent almost his entire playing career at FC Barcelona, one of the biggest football clubs in the world. He joined their youth academy, La Masia, when he was just 11 years old. He played for Barcelona's first team from 1998 to 2015.

During his time at Barcelona, Xavi won many important trophies. He helped his team win the La Liga title eight times and the UEFA Champions League four times. He was known for his amazing passing, vision, and ability to control the game from the midfield.

Xavi also played a huge role for the Spanish national team. He helped Spain win the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012. These were historic wins for Spain.

After leaving Barcelona, Xavi played for a club called Al Sadd SC in Qatar for a few years before he retired as a player in 2019.

Coaching Career

After he stopped playing, Xavi became a football manager. He started coaching Al Sadd SC in Qatar. In November 2021, he returned to his beloved FC Barcelona, this time as their head coach. He led the team to win the La Liga title in the 2022-2023 season.

Other People Named Xavi

While Xavi Hernández is very famous, many other talented people share the name Xavi. They include other footballers, basketball players, and even a popular singer.

See also

• Xavier (disambiguation)

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