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Xavi Hernández
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athlete

Xavi Hernández

Athlete · born January 25, 1980

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Xavier Hernández Creus, commonly known as Xavi Hernández or simply Xavi, is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently the head coach of the Netherlands national team.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~17Joined FC Barcelona Atlètic1997
  2. ~18Joined FC Barcelona1998
  3. ~18Joined Catalonia national football team1998
  4. ~18Joined Spain national under-21 association football team1998
  5. ~20Joined Spain men's national football team2000
  6. ~35Joined Al Sadd Sports Club2015

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