Xavi Hernandez (style of play and Photo)

Name:

Xavi

Current Team:

Barcelona

Full Name:

Xavi Hernández

Shirt Number:

6

Positions:

• Midfielder (Center)

Age:

33 years old (25-01-1980)

Height:

170cm

Weight:

68kg

Nationality:

Spain

Style of play

They actuakky claim that Xavi is arguably one of the best midfielders of his generation

relies mostly on his fantastic ability to find, create and exploit space wisely. As he said: "That's what I always do: looking for spaces. All day long. I'm always on the look"

.Xavi's naturally exceptional good vision coupled with pinpoint accurate passes and world class close ball control allow him to easily dictate the flow of play and the pace of the game,

 while he rarel loses possession of the ball. 

His ability to completely take control some matches has earned him the name, "The Puppet Master"

Xavi came through  the La Masia,  youth academy of his club barca, at the age of 11. 

He made his debut against Mallorca on the 18th Aug 1998. 

Since then has gone on to play 673 matches, and has scored 80 goals and graciously has  more than 180 assists for players ranging over 50 in number

. Xavi is the first player in the history of Barcelona to play 150 international matches to date.