Xavi PES 2021 Stats. Xavi was awarded the IFFHS World's Best Playmaker award four times, all straight between 2008 and 2011. He was included in the FIFA FIFPro World XI on six occasions: 2008 to 2013, and the UEFA Team of the Year five times: 2008 to 2012. [75] In the semi-final against Germany, Xavi crossed from a corner to the edge of the six-yard box, where Carles Puyol scored with a header into the top-right corner. [68], Xavi was named in Spain's squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, with Spain eventually winning their first World Cup. Be Disciplined 5. They get you on that carousel and they can leave you dizzy. His debut in La Liga came against Valencia on 3 October 1998 in a 3–1 victory for Barcelona. [42] Barcelona had virtually secured their La Liga title by the start of 2013, eventually equalling Real Madrid's 100-point record of the previous season. When Xavi or Pirlo is on the field, a game is always, but always, worth watching. [108] Under the slogan "Together, we can beat Ebola", FIFA's campaign was done in conjunction with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and health experts, with the players holding up 11 messages to raise awareness of the disease and ways to combat it.[108][109]. Choose the Right Formation 4.2. This is the overview of the performance data of Karriereende player Xavi, sorted by clubs. [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. Is it any … Xavi's last action as a Barcelona player was to lift the Champions League trophy, which isn't a bad way to go out. Garganese, Carlo (April 19, 2010). [70] Xavi also covered 80.20 kilometres throughout the competitions, averaging approximately 11.5 kilometres per game,[71] more than any other player. [9] Spain's UEFA Euro 2012 victory made Xavi the most decorated player in Spanish football history, a status that he previously shared with Carles Puyol, who missed the tournament. [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. [29] The new contract made him one of the club's biggest earners, with a salary of €7.5 million a year.[29]. ", "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=1020846352, 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 1 May 2021, at 11:22. Xavi attempted 136 passes (127 completed, 94% success rate) during Spain's 4–0 victory in the group stage match against the Republic of Ireland, more than any other player in a European Championship match. [9], On 5 August 2014, following the 2014 World Cup where Spain were eliminated at the group stage, Xavi announced his retirement from international football, having made 133 appearances in a 14-year period. In the final he made 57 accurate forward half passes. [39] On 28 May, Xavi was imperious in the 2011 UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley Stadium in London as Barcelona defeated Manchester United in the showpiece for the second time in three seasons, winning 3–1.[22]. Xavi and Andrés Iniesta made 229 passes in the match, more than the combined Irish team managed. The playing stats (including matchratings) of Xavi Simons for the 2020/2021 season, with other seasons available to be selected. Xavi is an excellent passer of the ball and is known for spectacular long range drives and free kicks. [105][106], Xavi has a sponsorship deal with German sportswear and equipment supplier Adidas and has appeared in Adidas commercials alongside Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Robin van Persie. Xavi Hernández, Al-Sadd . Six ways to get your football team playing like Barcelona 4.1. "[26] Xavi was voted "UEFA Champions League best midfielder" for his contribution during Barcelona's victorious 2008–09 Champions League campaign. Since July 2013, Xavi has been married to Nuria Cunillera. On 18 December, he scored another goal against Espanyol in a 5–1 win. ^2 2 Jointly awarded with Iker Casillas, Spanish association football player and manager, "Xavier Hernández" redirects here. [110] On 25 July 2020, Xavi confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19. "Barcelona: Football's Greatest" (2013). Utilise Lionel Messi’s ‘Fake Number 9? [57] He made his debut for Al-Sadd in a 4–0 win over Mesaimeer on 13 September 2015, assisting in the team's first goal. [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. [55] This made Barcelona the first club in history to win the treble of domestic league, domestic cup and European Cup twice. [94], Xavi on his own style of play, November 2014. [40], Xavi scored the winning goal in the Group H game against A.C. Milan, a vital match for Barcelona's progression in the Champions League knockout stage. In 2020 Xavi was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, a greatest all-time XI published by France Football magazine. He scored a goal against Real Madrid in a 3–2 win for Barcelona. [78], With Xavi providing two assists in the final, for Jordi Alba and Fernando Torres, he became the first player to register assists in two European Championship finals. [58] In the following match, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw with Umm Salal. Xavi is a free agent in Pro Evolution Soccer 2021. Main position : Most titles in the 21st century: Ashour ahead of Ibrahimovic - No English player in top 50, Bayern or PSG: Who will become the 14th treble winner? 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