Xavi
Born: January 25, 1980 (age 44)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Weight: 10st 8lb (67kg)
Hometown: Terrassa, Spain
Nationality: Spanish
Position: Central midfielder
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 1991-1998 | Barcelona |
Senior | 1998-2015 | Barcelona |
2015-2019 | Al-Sadd | |
International | 2000-2014 | Spain |
Managerial | 2019-2021 | Al-Sadd |
2021-2024 | Barcelona |
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Man United 'identify' ex-Barcelona manager as Erik ten Hag replacement
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up former Barcelona player and manager Xavi as a potential replacement for current boss Erik ten Hag.
Oct 7, 20:33
Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and PSG, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Sep 29, 11:19
Barca transfer news: La Masia graduate 'set' to commit long-term future to club
Barcelona are reportedly set to hand teenage midfielder Marc Bernal a new, long-term contract at the club, which will tie him down until 2029.
Sep 26, 23:16
Real Madrid nearing Barcelona record: Longest unbeaten runs in La Liga history
As Real Madrid close in on the all-time record, Sports Mole counts down the longest unbeaten streaks in La Liga history.
Sep 25, 10:36
Monaco vs. Barcelona: Forgotten man back in Catalan team's squad for European clash
Ansu Fati is named in the Barcelona squad for Thursday's Champions League game against Monaco, having recovered from a foot injury.
Sep 18, 15:22
Mikel Arteta 'agrees new Arsenal contract' as Martin Odegaard trick repeated
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signs a two-year contract extension with the Gunners until the summer of 2027, according to a report.
Sep 12, 08:38
Ballon d'Or 2024 shortlist announced: Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham in contention
Now the shortlist has been announced, Sports Mole takes a look at the top contenders to claim the Ballon d'Or for 2024.
Sep 4, 19:30
Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains why Ilkay Gundogan "wanted to go" to Man City
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms that Ilkay Gundogan "wanted to leave" the club in order to return to Manchester City and insists that his departure was "purely a sporting decision".
Sep 3, 23:12
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Valladolid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 10:13
Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 25, 10:19
Mikel Arteta discusses Arsenal contract, Mikel Merino ahead of Villa clash
Mikel Arteta delivers an update on his Arsenal contract situation and responds to Mikel Merino speculation ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Aug 23, 11:40
Man City transfer news: Al-Hilal 'submit formal bid' for 30-year-old
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal reportedly make an offer to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, who looks set to leave the Premier League champions.
Aug 22, 09:21
Man City handed major boost as Barcelona 'agree' to let star player leave this summer
Manchester City reportedly express their interest in signing one of Barcelona's first-team stars who has agreed to leave the club this summer.
Aug 19, 16:14
Everton transfer news: Sporting Lisbon to beat Toffees to Barcelona attacker?
Barcelona are reportedly in line to receive a huge financial boost with the sale of one of their unwanted attackers.
Aug 19, 09:44
Everton transfer news: Toffees 'leading race' for Barcelona forward
Premier League club Everton are reportedly leading several Spanish clubs in the race to sign Barcelona striker Vitor Roque.
Aug 18, 20:38
Newcastle 'preparing' to submit bid for Barcelona attacker
Newcastle United are reportedly preparing to launch a bid to sign former Manchester City attacker Ferran Torres from Barcelona.
Aug 18, 20:17
Valencia vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Valencia and Barcelona.
Aug 18, 18:27
Barcelona midfielder 'makes U-turn' on future as transfer request 'submitted'
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan reportedly wants to leave the club before the transfer window closes after being left out of the squad to face Valencia.
Aug 18, 09:18
Preview: Valencia vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Valencia and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 15, 15:27
Sir Jim Ratcliffe lifts lid on decision to extend Erik ten Hag Man United contract
Manchester United stakeholder reveals why he did not give Erik ten Hag the boot after a disappointing 2023-24 Premier League campaign.
Aug 11, 18:12
Barcelona transfer news: Oriol Romeu 'on verge' of returning to former club
Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu is reportedly set to return to Girona on a loan deal just one year after leaving Montilivi.
Aug 3, 00:21
Vitor Roque future: Saudi Arabian club 'approach' Barcelona over deal for striker
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal reportedly make an approach to sign Brazilian striker Vitor Roque from La Liga giants Barcelona.
Jul 25, 23:38
Olympic football 2024: The best footballers to ever feature at the Olympic Games
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sports Mole looks at some of the best players to have featured at the Games.
Jul 20, 12:12
Olympic football 2024: Best men's and women's players taking part in Paris Games
Sports Mole looks at the best men's and women's players taking part in the Paris 2024 Olympics football tournament.
Jul 18, 11:21
Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo, William Saliba
Sports Mole selects its Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, including Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo and William Saliba.
Jul 15, 18:13
Euro 2024 final: How have England, Spain fared in past major international finals?
Sports Mole looks at England and Spain's past experiences in major international tournament finals ahead of their Euro 2024 showdown in Berlin.
Jul 13, 22:08
Euro 2024 final: Spain vs. England all-time XI including Rooney, Ramos and Raul
Looking back over the long history of both nations featuring in the Euro 2024 final, Sports Mole selects an all-time Spain and England combined XI.
Jul 13, 14:55
Preview: Spain vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship semi-final between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 20:51
Preview: Spain vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship semi-final between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 20:51
Barcelona expiring contracts: Who is free to leave next summer and in 2026?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's expiring contracts for next year and the summer of 2026.
Jul 4, 17:35
Mikel Arteta delivers update on Arsenal transfers and contract talks
Mikel Arteta is 'hopeful' that Arsenal's transfer activity will begin to "pick up" in the coming weeks and provides an update on his contract situation.
Jul 4, 13:09
Endrick, Gray, Rooney: The most expensive 18-year-olds in football history
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive 18-year-olds in football history following Archie Gray's big-money switch to Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 4, 09:28
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners' enquiry for 25-year-old 'turned down' by Barcelona
Arsenal reportedly have an enquiry for a 25-year-old defender turned down by La Liga giants Barcelona.
Jun 28, 23:09
Barca transfer news: La Liga outfit 'on verge' of selling highly-rated teenager
Barcelona centre-back Mikayil Faye is allegedly closing in on a switch to Portuguese giants Porto.
Jun 27, 17:28
Man United transfer news: European giants have 'growing interest' in Jadon Sancho
Manchester United reportedly offer out-of-favour winger Jadon Sancho to a European giant this summer.
Jun 26, 00:10
Barcelona transfer news: Key midfielder 'could be sold' amid financial concerns
Barcelona are reportedly open to selling a key midfielder this summer amid concerns over their financial situation.
Jun 25, 23:49
Barcelona transfer news: 'Major boost' in Guido Rodriguez pursuit
Barcelona are seemingly handed a major boost in their efforts to secure a deal for Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez.
Jun 25, 15:33
Chelsea transfer news: Blues closer to £5m striker transfer as clause 'triggered'
Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the signing of a £5m-rated striker after his release clause was triggered.
Jun 24, 15:18
Joao Felix latest: Barcelona 'learn' asking price for Atletico Madrid forward
Atletico Madrid reportedly name their asking price for Barcelona target Joao Felix, who spent the 2023-24 season on loan with the Blaugrana.
Jun 22, 20:15
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'ask' about Barcelona teenager
Chelsea allegedly make contact with Barcelona regarding the potential signing of one of their prospects.
Jun 21, 13:39