Xavier Hernández - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 25, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | Terrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Xavier Hernández's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Legendary midfielder for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team; key figure in Barcelona's tiki-taka style and Spain's dominance in international football between 2008 and 2012. |
Intro
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 tournaments.
Early Life & Background
Xavi was born in Terrassa, a city near Barcelona, into a footballing family. He joined FC Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, at age 11, where his technical skills and football intelligence were quickly recognized. His development at La Masia laid the foundation for his later success at both club and international level.
Career Highlights
- Made his professional debut for FC Barcelona in 1998 and went on to make over 500 appearances for the club.
- Won eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona.
- Played 133 times for the Spanish national team, winning UEFA Euro 2008, FIFA World Cup 2010, and UEFA Euro 2012.
- Named to the FIFA FIFPro World XI multiple times and won numerous individual awards.
- Transitioned to management and became the head coach of FC Barcelona in 2021.
Trivia
- Xavi has been credited with pioneering the 'tiki-taka' playing style alongside teammates Andrés Iniesta and Sergio Busquets.
- He is one of the few players to have won the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, and UEFA Champions League.
- Xavi spent the latter part of his playing career at Al Sadd SC in Qatar, where he also began his coaching career.
FAQs
People also ask
Xavier Hernández is 46 years old.
Xavier Hernández was born the 25 January 1980.
Terrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
On His Birth-Day
About January 25th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 25, 1980, Abolhassan Banisadr was elected as the first president of Iran following the 1979 revolution, receiving approximately 75% of the vote. He was inaugurated on February 5, 1980, and served until his impeachment in June 1981.
- Day of the week: January 25th, 1980 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Rock With You by Michael Jackson
- #1 UK song: Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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