Xavi Hernández

Spain · Central midfielder · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2012

Heartbeat of tiki-taka who perfected possession with short passing

83.1OVR#39 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“A team plays like its central midfielder and he was the representative of Spain.”
— Vicente del Bosque, Spain coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed64.5
  • Shooting69.0
  • Passing90.0
  • Ball Control90.7
  • Movement79.4
  • Football IQ97.8
  • Defending Skill60.3
  • Physical70.3
  • Mental91.0
  • Career92.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Short Passing99
  2. Spatial Awareness99
  3. Possession98
  4. Decision Making98
  5. Game Management98
  6. Link-up Play97
  7. First Touch97
  8. Press Resistance97
  9. Vision96
  10. Tactical Creativity96

All 64 attributes

Speed 64.5

  • Top Speed68
  • Acceleration70
  • Dribbling Speed70
  • Top Speed with Ball63
  • Knock-on & Run42
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 69.0

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys72
  • Curve82
  • Penalties75
  • Heading55
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics48

Passing 90.0

  • Short Passing99
  • Long Passing92
  • Through Balls95
  • Crossing75
  • Link-up Play97
  • Vision96
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 90.7

  • Dribbling85
  • Possession98
  • First Touch97
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot85
  • Press Resistance97

Movement 79.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement90
  • Runs in Behind70
  • Attacking Positioning75
  • Anticipation92
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 97.8

  • Decision Making98
  • Spatial Awareness99
  • Game Management98
  • Tactical Creativity96

Defending Skill 60.3

  • Defensive Positioning72
  • Marking55
  • Interceptions70
  • Standing Tackle60
  • Sliding Tackle50
  • Offside Trap55

Physical 70.3

  • Strength60
  • Stamina90
  • Agility80
  • Balance85
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play55
  • Aerial Duels45
  • Aggression58

Mental 91.0

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration92
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 92.2

  • Consistency96
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements93
  • Durability85
  • Loyalty95

Profile

Born
25 January 1980
Height
170 cm
Weight
68 kg
Foot
Right
Career
1997–2019
Prime
2008-2012

Club career

  • 1997–1999 Barcelona B
  • 1998–2015 Barcelona
  • 2015–2019 Al Sadd

Honours

World Cup 1

2010 Spain

European Cup / Champions League 4

2006 Barcelona · 2009 Barcelona · 2011 Barcelona · 2015 Barcelona

Continental title 2

2008 UEFA European Championship · 2012 UEFA European Championship

League title · La Liga Barcelona 8

1998–99, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15

League title · Qatar Stars League Al Sadd 1

2018–19

Club World Cup 2

2009, 2011

UEFA Super Cup 2

2009, 2011

Copa del Rey 3

2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15

Supercopa de España 6

2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013

Euro Player of the Tournament 1

2008

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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