Athletes born on January 25

Take a focused look at the athletes born on January 25. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1980 Xavier Hernández

  Xavier Hernández Creus, known as Xavi, is a renowned Spanish former footballer and football manager. Regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in football history, Xavi gained fame for his vision, passing, and positional play. He achieved legendary status at FC Barcelona and was instrumental in the success of the Spanish national team, contributing to their victories in major international … [bio]