Barcelona First-Team Debut
Makes his competitive Barcelona debut in the Spanish Super Cup.
Role range: 1998-2015
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Xavi Hernandez Biography and Timeline
Follow Xavi Hernandez through 11 dated historical records for Spain.
Xavi Hernandez, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1998–2011Years on this page
1998
Spanish Super Cup Appearance
Begins a first-team career defined by midfield control and passing.
Role range: 1998-2015
Barcelona First-Team Promotion
Establishes himself in Barcelona's senior squad and begins a seventeen-season first-team career.
Role range: 1998-2015
2000
First International Appearance
Begins an international career spanning three major tournament victories.
Role range: 2000-2014
Spain Senior Debut
Makes his senior Spain debut against the Netherlands.
Role range: 2000-2014
2008
European Championship Player of Tournament
Is named player of the European Championship.
Role range: 2008-2008
Spain Midfield Recognition
Directs Spain's possession play throughout the title-winning tournament.
Role range: 2008-2008
2010
Spain Midfield World Champion
Controls possession and creates chances throughout the tournament.
Role range: 2010-2010
World Cup Victory
Helps Spain win its first FIFA World Cup.
Role range: 2010-2010
International Caps
Controls midfield possession for Spain during the 2010 World Cup final and helps sustain pressure on the Netherlands.
2011
Barcelona Wembley Championship
Wins his third Champions League title as a player.
Role range: 2010-2011
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.