Xavi Most Appearances Record

Lore & Background

Xavi joined La Masia at age 11 and made his senior debut at 18. He played 767 official matches for Barcelona, a former club record, and scored 85 goals. He is the all-time Spanish top assist provider in the UEFA Champions League with 30 assists.

In Their Own Story

The Camp Nou air is thick with anticipation as the clock ticks toward stoppage time. In the center circle, Xavi receives the ball, his breathing steady despite ninety minutes of relentless pressure. He doesn't look up; he feels the space opening in front of him, a sixth sense honed over hundreds of games. With a single, precise touch that seems to slow time itself, he threads a pass through three defenders. The stadium erupts not for a goal yet, but for the movement—the rhythm only one man could dictate. This is his 767th dance, and the pitch knows him better than anyone else.

Reader's Guide

Xavi's official competitive debut for Barcelona was on 18 August 1998 in the Supercopa de España against Mallorca. His first La Liga appearance was on 3 October 1998 against Valencia. He spent most of his playing career at Barcelona and made over 1,000 professional career appearances.

Did You Know?

• Xavi is the all-time Spanish top assist provider in the UEFA Champions League with 30 assists.
• He was the first player in Barcelona's history to play 150 European and FIFA Club World Cup matches combined.
• Xavi was named Player of the Tournament at UEFA Euro 2008.