“Steven Gerrard would be the captain of my World XI dream team.”
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Xavi Hernández
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. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Xavi was renowned for his exceptional passing and vision. He is the all-time Spanish top assist provider in t…
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2026· 70 entries
“He’s been a reference to all his team-mates throughout the years and is now in history for such a brilliant career at his club for all his life.”
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“His story is one of those stories to be told, one of those fairytales - just like it happened to me - to be narrated to your children and grandchildren.”
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“He’ll absolutely be remembered as one of the greats; for me, he is already one of them. There are so many things [that are good about Steven Gerrard]. He is so inspirational. In the key moments he has that difference – a spark that is difficult to define.”
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“Put it this way. If i'm saying tomorrow rewind the clock, you're going into battle now, you're playing in the Champions League final, who's your first pick? I'd have Steven Gerrard as my first pick out of anyone.”
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“But to me, Stevie's on a different level than anything I've seen or played with and as you've said, I'm not blowing smoke up my a***, I've played with some great Man United players, Liverpool players, Real Madrid, England.”
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“He was someone in my hometown when we used to watch the highlights of the Premier League he used to score these screamers from outside the box, and running into space, and he used to be everywhere and I used to look up to him a lot.”
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“I’d have to say Gerrard. At times you know he got us through games, at the period where we lost a lot of players like yourself, Rio, Becks. It was me, Stevie and Frank left. Stevie pulled us through a lot of games then.”
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“The best player ever you’ve played with for England?”
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“He was physically the most difficult opponent to handle. He was the box-to-box player, he could be on his right or left, shooting from the outside of his boot. He was a machine.”
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“Cristiano is a great player. But Steven Gerrard is, for me, one of the very best in the world. For the job he performs, for me, he is one of the greatest.”
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“I was glad that the Chelsea fans applauded Gerrard. It was just for a few seconds, but it did show that as fans we can look beyond our club rivalries when necessary. I don’t think it ever happened to me. Maybe when I got substituted at my testimonial! As a season-ticket holder in the Stretford End, I would have applauded Steven off the pitch – albeit just the once. There would have been a few in the seats around me who would object. But just as many who would have done the same.”
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“Personally, I think Gerrard is England’s greatest ever player. I wish him a happy retirement”
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“And he does it week in, week out for Liverpool.”
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“Since I was little I had this thing about Steven Gerrard,”
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“I want to honour him and I hope Stamford Bridge has the same feeling as I have, which is we need people like him as our opponents.”
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Defensa Central: El refugio de Xavi Hernández en la Costa Brava: un camino de ronda sobre el mar, villas noucentistas y una cala entre acantilados y pinares
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Sport: Xavi Hernández, sobre Lamine Yamal: "Es diferente al resto, tiene algo especial. Recuerdo la sensación que teníamos en el staff y cómo se miraban sus compañeros en los entrenamientos cuando le llegaba el balón"
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Get Spanish Football News: The Metronome: How Xavi Hernández Defined an Era of Spanish Football
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TUDN: Xavi Hernández da positivo por COVID-19 y permanecerá aislado
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El Periódico: El refugio millonario de Xavi Hernández en Barcelona: una terraza interminable y vistas increíbles
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bolavip.com: LaLiga desmiente la versión de Xavi Hernández sobre la vuelta frustrada de Lionel Messi a Barcelona
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LaSexta: Alfonso Arús pone a prueba a los dobles de Lamine Yamal, Mbappé y Xavi Hernández: "Ester Expósito no nota la diferencia"
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Mshale: IMPORTANTES Noticias Del FC Barcelona - Michael Kayode, Xavi Hernandez, Bernardo Silva Tashkent (doYfEO53V1)
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tribuna.com: "Has logrado todo lo que querías": Xavi Hernández dedica un mensaje a Lionel Messi tras su retiro de la selección argentina
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Mshale: ‼️”BRUTAL ENFADO" DE XAVI HERNÁNDEZ‼️ Cruz Azul (BZyQrPk2UK)
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Encyclopaedia Britannica: Xavi | Hernández, Barcelona, Club, Position, Biography, & Facts
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Metrópoli Abierta: El mega ático de lujo de Xavi Hernández en Barcelona: 890 metros cuadrados, una piscina infinita en las alturas y una inmensa terraza
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Teletica: Xavi Hernández contra Jürgen Klopp: duelo directo en septiembre
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Mshale: RUEDA DE PRENSA XAVI HERNANDEZ | ELCHE VS BARCELONA (1-2) Nick Foligno (9USzxZDNbk)
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Midland Reporter-Telegram: Xavi Hernández busca reanimar a la selección de Holanda y promete un estilo más dominante - Midland Reporter-Telegram
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OneFootball: Xavi Hernández cambia la política neerlandesa: sí a no europeos
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DW.com: Xavi Hernández contra Klopp: duelo directo en septiembre
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El Economista: Xavi Hernández y Núria Cunillera ya posan felices y enamorados en Países Bajos
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Infobae: La reacción de Xavi Hernández cuando un directivo contó en su cara que fue la “tercera opción” para dirigir a la selección de Países Bajos
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The Australian: ‘I am going to the University of Football’ – Xavi Hernandez on becoming the Netherlands’ new head coach
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Goal: Louis van Gaal delivers surprise message and praise for new Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez
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beIN SPORTS: Xavi Hernández’s Biggest Challenges With Netherlands
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Goal: 'Ciao, maestro' - Frank Rijkaard sends emotional message to back Xavi Hernández as new Netherlands manager
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“s World Cup-winning manager Vicente del Bosque paid tribute, stating that Xavi was”
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Noticias del Vino: Así es el refugio catalán de Xavi Hernández: tradición y arquitectura vanguardista
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Fanatik: Xavi Hernandez Appointed as New Head Coach of the Netherlands National Team
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Sofascore: Xavi Hernández dirigirá a los Países Bajos hasta el Mundial 2030
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Sofascore: Xavi Hernández to lead Netherlands until 2030 World Cup
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The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People: Xavi Hernandez appointed Netherlands head coach on deal through 2030 World Cup - The Sentinel
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es.ara.cat: Así se gestó el fichaje de Xavi Hernández por los Países Bajos
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Diari ARA: This is how Xavi Hernández's signing for the Netherlands was conceived
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dw.com: Español Xavi Hernández es nuevo entrenador de Países Bajos
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Mundo Deportivo: Xavi Simons da la bienvenida a Xavi Hernández con un guiño al Barça y una revelación
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The Mirror US en Español: Xavi Hernández reemplaza a Ronald Koeman como nuevo seleccionador de Países Bajos
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en.africatopsports.com: Xavi Simons welcomes Xavi Hernández as Netherlands coach
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Crypto Briefing: Netherlands appoints Barcelona icon Xavi Hernández as head coach
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Foot-Africa.com: Netherlands: Xavi Simons' welcome message to Xavi Hernández - Foot-Africa.com
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laopinion.co: De ganarle el mundial en 2010, a ser su DT: Xavi Hernández dirigirá a Países Bajos
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The Straits Times: 5 fun facts about Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez
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DAZN: Xavi Simons y su cariñosa bienvenida a Xavi Hernández como seleccionador de Países Bajos que emociona al mundo: “El nombre que inspiró el mío”
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Barlaman Today: Xavi Hernández Named Netherlands Head Coach
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Yahoo: El español Xavi Hernández es el nuevo seleccionador de Países Bajos
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Tribuna de Salamanca.: Xavi Hernández da el salto a los banquillos de selecciones y se convierte en nuevo técnico de Países Bajos
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Business Day: Spaniard Xavi Hernández takes the reins as Netherlands coach
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Goal: La estrella del Tottenham Xavi Simons da la bienvenida a Xavi Hernández, su tocayo, como nuevo seleccionador de Países Bajos
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sportingpedia.com: Xavi Hernández Named Netherlands Boss on Four-Year Deal Through 2030 World Cup
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Public attention spiked: 27,524 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.2× the usual 3,008, with 21 article edits. Coverage that week: “Xavi Hernandez Appointed as New Head Coach of the Netherlands National Team” (Fanatik).
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Public attention spiked: 27,524 Wikipedia readers in one day, 8.2× the usual 3,365, with 21 article edits. Editors noted: Managerial career
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Citi Sports Online: “I feel a special connection”- Xavi Hernandez on Netherlands Head Coach Appointment
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TribalFootball: What to expect from the Netherlands under new boss Xavi Hernandez
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Public attention spiked: 20,043 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.7× the usual 3,008, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 20,043 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6× the usual 3,365, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 11,256 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.3× the usual 3,365, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 11,256 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.7× the usual 3,008, with 1 article edits.
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2023· 3 entries
fact checker rated the claim “Barcelonas coach, Xavi Hernández, recently expressed his support for Palestine.” misleading.
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2022–23).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2023).
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2022· 2 entries
Won: FourFourTwo - The 100 best football players of all time with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2022).
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Won: FourFourTwo - The 50 greatest Barcelona players of all time with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2022).
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2021· 9 entries
Won award: Qatar Stars League Coach of the Month (March 2021).
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Won award: Qatar Stars League Coach of the Month (September 2021).
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Won: IFFHS All-time Men's Dream Team with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2021).
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Won: Qatar Stars League with Al Sadd (2020–21).
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Won: Qatar Cup with Al Sadd (2021).
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Won: Emir of Qatar Cup with Al Sadd (2021).
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Won award: Qatar Stars League Best Coach Award (2020–21).
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Won award: Qatar Stars League Coach of the Month (January 2021).
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“Of course, Lampard was pretty amazing, Scholes the classic. But I'll have Gerrard.”
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2020· 8 entries
Won: Ballon d'Or Dream Team with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2020).
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Won: Qatar Cup with Al Sadd (2020).
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Won: Emir of Qatar Cup with Al Sadd (2020).
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Won: Qatari Stars Cup with Al Sadd (2019–20).
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Won award: Qatar Stars League Coach of the Month (January 2020).
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Won award: Qatar Stars League Coach of the Month (October 2020).
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Xavi was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, a greatest all-time XI published by France Football
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“But there's that and there's the actual practicalities of playing on a big pitch where you need size, strength, substance, running ability, all these things. And if you play one v one, you against you, Stevie against any of the names that you've played, I think he would eat them for dinner.”
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2019· 3 entries
Won award: Qatar Stars League Coach of the Month (September 2019).
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Won: Sheikh Jassim Cup with Al Sadd (2019).
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Won: Qatar Stars League with Al Sadd (2018–19).
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2018· 5 entries
Won: AFC Champions League Fans' Best XI with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2018).
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Won: AFC Champions League OPTA Best XI with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2018).
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Won: Qatar Stars League Team of the Year with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2017–18).
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“One of my toughest but most sporting opponents. An example on and off the pitch. Good luck Steven #Gerrard @LFC“ https://twitter.com/nesta/status/599613168541933568?lang=en Alessandro Nesta On Twitter (May 2015) “Toughest opponent in the Premier League?”
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“Best player I’ve played against in the Premier League? Steven Gerrard. Stevie G for the amount of consistency over the years. When Stevie was on it at Anfield he had everything. He was physical, he could run past you, he could shoot, he had everything.”
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2017· 4 entries
Won: Emir of Qatar Cup with Al Sadd (2017).
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Won: Sheikh Jassim Cup with Al Sadd (2017).
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Won: Qatar Cup with Al Sadd (2017).
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“Steven Gerrard probably edges it as the best I have played against, for his consistency over the years”
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2016· 1 entry
They have a daughter, Asia, born in 2016, a son, Dan, born in 2018.
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2015· 15 entries
Won award: All-time UEFA European Under-21 Championship dream team (2015).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (2014–15).
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Won award: New York City FC's Ride of Fame (September 2015).
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Won: Marca Legend Award with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2015).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2014–15).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Barcelona (2014–15).
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“Steven Gerrard is for sure one of my favourite enemies and for sure my dear enemy, the one who made me a better manager. To stop him or try to stop him has been very, very difficult. I lost against him, I won, I drew, I was happy. I am very sad it’s the last day against him. He’s had an amazing career with his (own) people. He refused to play in other big clubs, other big leagues to play only for Liverpool and this is a feeling that stays together.”
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“If I have to say one - and I really enjoyed playing against - I would say Steven Gerrard.”
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“I would have in my team any top technically-gifted player. John Barnes was one, Paul Gascoigne another. Gerrard could have played for Barcelona, as could Lampard. They're players with top-quality technique. Here we prioritise technique over the physical aspect of the game. So a lot of English players could play for Barcelona.”
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“Alex Ferguson is obviously one of the most successful coaches the game has ever had. But I did find his comments about Steven Gerrard very strange. To say he is not a top player is wrong. For two or three years, Steven Gerrard was the best midfield player in the world. Even now he is playing at a high level for Liverpool and England.”
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“I have said in the past that at his peak he was the best in the world. I think it was the summer of 2004 I was having a conversation with Florentino (Perez) and I told him I wanted him to partner me in midfield for Madrid. I know the club tried twice but he wouldn’t leave Liverpool. Not many players turn down Real Madrid but I think that tells you a lot about the loyalty of the man.”
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Played for Al Sadd Sports Club (2015–2019) — 82 appearances, 21 goals.
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Left Barcelona for Al Sadd, where he won six trophies before retiring in 2019
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“The best midfielder I would say is Steven Gerrard. I really rate him as a player and as a man.”
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“We beat Real Madrid 4-0 at Anfield and Raul came up and asked if he’d go to Real Madrid in that summer, so that is how strong the feeling was from Real Madrid – the actual captain asking if he’d sign! We used get that type of thing plenty of times!”
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2013· 4 entries
Won award: Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award (2013).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World11 (2013).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2012–13).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2013).
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2012· 8 entries
Won award: FIFA FIFPro World11 (2012).
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Won award: Prince of Asturias Award for Sports (2012).
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Awarded Princess of Asturias Award for Sports (2012).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (2011–12).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament (2012).
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Won: UEFA European Championship with Spain (2012).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2011–12).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2012).
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2011· 13 entries
Won: UEFA Champions League with Barcelona (2010–11).
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Won award: La Liga Midfielder of the Year (2011).
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Won award: IFFHS World's Best Playmaker (2011).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2011).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Barcelona (2011).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona (2011).
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Won: Ballon d'Or with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2011).
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Won award: FIFA Club World Cup Silver Ball (2011).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2010–11).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2011).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World11 (2011).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2010–11).
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Was runner up to Messi for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award
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2010· 16 entries
Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2010).
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Won award: Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit (2010).
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Won: Ballon d'Or with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2010).
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Won award: Prince of Asturias Award for Sports (2010).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Dream Team (2010).
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Won award: La Liga top assist provider (2009–10).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World11 (2010).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2009–10).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Spain (2010).
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Won award: IFFHS World's Best Playmaker (2010).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2010).
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Won award: La Liga Midfielder of the Year (2010).
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Won award: Don Balón Team of the Decade (2010).
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Won award: World Soccer Player of the Year (2010).
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Won: ESPN Deportes Player of the Year with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2010).
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“s invitation to play at World Cup 2010.”
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2009· 18 entries
Won award: Spanish Sportsman of the Year (2009).
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Won: Ballon d'Or with UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015) (2009).
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Won award: FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball (2009).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2008–09).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2009).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World11 (2009).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League top assist provider (2008–09).
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Won award: La Liga top assist provider (2008–09).
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Won award: La Liga Midfielder of the Year (2009).
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Won award: IFFHS World's Best Playmaker (2009).
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Won award: UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year (2008–09).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona (2009).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Barcelona (2009).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Barcelona (2008–09).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2009).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (2008–09).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2008–09).
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“He was a fantastic player who had the qualities that every midfielder dreams of. He scored goals, he could pass. He had commitment and motivation.”
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2008· 7 entries
Won award: UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament (2008).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Player of the Tournament (2008).
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Won award: IFFHS World's Best Playmaker (2008).
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Won: UEFA European Championship with Spain (2008).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2008).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World11 (2008).
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“He's one of the players I would have loved to coach, and I thought about him so many times in the past when I was at Milan. But it was impossible because he was very much linked with Liverpool. We had sounded him out but Gerrard's bond with Liverpool was unbreakable. I don't remember exactly what year it was but we did try. Of course, I wanted to pair him up with Pirlo, it was a fantastic combination. Putting Gerrard in midfield with Pirlo. It would have been fantastic.”
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2007· 1 entry
“I would say he is the hardest player to play against in midfield because he's got everything. He is a very complete midfield player. He's the stand-out one in England. Maybe when we play Arsenal and they are sometimes on top form, you could pick one of their players but Gerrard is the main one for me. Stevie is one of the best players in the England team and probably in the world to be honest, so it's always nice to play with great players and against them as well.”
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2006· 3 entries
Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2006).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2005–06).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Barcelona (2005–06).
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2005· 4 entries
Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2004–05).
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Won award: La Liga Spanish Player of the Year (2005).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2005).
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“I have played alongside some of the greatest footballers of my generation, but there is only one ex-team-mate I would rate higher than Steven Gerrard. The biggest compliment I can give him is he is second only to Zinedine Zidane in terms of his world-class status.”
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2004· 1 entry
“Steven Gerrard is undoubtedly a world class player and I wish he'd played for United. I went on a tapping-up mission at Euro 2004 when I knew Chelsea were trying to take advantage of Liverpool being in turmoil. 'Come play for United,’ I said one day to Steven when we were in the hotel. 'The fans will take to you in no time.' He just laughed, and said: 'I’ll do it if you go to Anfield.'”
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2000· 2 entries
Played for Spain men's national football team (2000–2014) — 133 appearances, 13 goals.
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Played for Spain national under-23 football team (2000–2000) — 6 appearances, 2 goals.
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1999· 6 entries
Won: FIFA World Youth Championship with Spain U20 (1999).
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Won award: La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year (1999).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (1998–99).
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Played for Spain national under-20 football team (1999–1999) — 6 appearances, 2 goals.
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And the Olympic silver medal at the 2000 Olympics
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Xavi was part of the Spanish team that won FIFA World Youth Championship in Nigeria, with him scoring two goals in the tournament
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1998· 3 entries
Played for FC Barcelona (1998–2015) — 505 appearances, 58 goals.
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Played for Spain national under-21 association football team (1998–2001) — 25 appearances, 7 goals.
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Played for Catalonia national football team (1998–2014) — 12 appearances, 2 goals.
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1997· 3 entries
Played for FC Barcelona Atlètic (1997–2000) — 61 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for Spain national under-18 football team (1997–1998) — 10 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Spain national under-17 association football team (1997–1997) — 10 appearances, 2 goals.
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1996· 1 entry
Joined Houston Astros in 1996.
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1995· 1 entry
Joined Cincinnati Reds in 1995.
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1994· 1 entry
Joined New York Yankees in 1994.
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1990· 1 entry
Joined Houston Astros in 1990.
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1989· 1 entry
Joined Toronto Blue Jays in 1989.
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1980· 1 entry
Born 1980-01-25.
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