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Xavi
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Xavier Hernández Creus (born January 25, 1980, Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain), normally known as Xavi is a Spanish footballer who plays in central midfield for Barcelona. He currently plays for FC Barcelona and has been capped 43 times for the Spanish national team. He played for his country at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup. He is renowned throughout Europe for his exceptional passing ability and technique.
Career
Xavi has spent all of his footballing life at the Camp Nou having joined Barça when he was only at the tender age of 11 years. He quickly made his way through the youth and reserve teams and was a key member of Jordi Gonzalvo's FC Barcelona B team that won promotion to the Segunda División.
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Full name: Xavier Hernández Creus
Date of birth: January 25, 1980
Place of birth: Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain
Height: 170 cm
Position: Central midfielder, deep-lying playmaker
Honors and awards
- FIFA World Youth Championship winner: 1999
- Sydney Olympic Games Silver Medal : 2000
- La Liga Title 1998-99, 2004-05, 2005-06
- UEFA Champions League 2005-06
- Supercopa de España 2005-06
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