Xavi Most Appearances Record
Barcelona's midfield maestro and all-time appearance leader.
Xavi Hernández holds the record for the most appearances in Barcelona's history, with 767 official matches for the club.
Quick Facts
- Player name
- Xavi Hernández
- Role
- Central Midfielder; Playmaker
- Club affiliation
- FC Barcelona (Youth & Senior)
- Debut era
- 1998-1999 season
- Retirement year
- 2015
- Status
- Club Legend; Retired
Lore & Background
Xavi spent most of his playing career at Barcelona, joining La Masia at age 11 and making his first-team debut in August 1998. He played 767 official matches for the club, a former club record now held by Lionel Messi, and scored 85 goals.
Reader's Guide
Xavi's record of 767 appearances for Barcelona stood as the club's all-time highest until surpassed by Lionel Messi. He is one of the few players to make over 1,000 professional career appearances.
Did You Know?
- Xavi scored 85 goals for Barcelona, not 86.
- He was the first player in Barcelona's history to play 150 European and FIFA Club World Cup matches combined.
- Xavi made his 549th appearance for Barcelona on 2 January 2011, matching the record held by Migueli, and later became the player with the most appearances for the club.
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