Xavi Hernández
Awards & Honours
67
Awards Won
9
Honours
6
Rankings
8
Covers
4
Records
Xavi Hernández has amassed a remarkable collection of accolades throughout his career, underscoring his standing as a football titan. His achievements include an impressive tally of 25 major club trophies with Barcelona, highlighted by eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League crowns. Internationally, he was a cornerstone of Spain's unprecedented run, securing the FIFA World Cup and two UEFA European Championships. Individually, Xavi was recognized as the UEFA European Championship Player of the Tournament in 2008 and received the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year award twice, in 2009 and 2011. He holds the unique distinction of providing assists in two separate European Championship finals. His consistent excellence earned him a place in the FIFA/FIFPro World XI for six consecutive years, a testament to his enduring impact on the global game. Post-playing, he continued his success by winning the Qatari Stars League as coach of Al Sadd and a La Liga title with Barcelona, extending his legacy into management.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UEFA President's Award
Recognized for career achievements and sportsmanship.
Honorary Doctorate
Awarded for contributions to football and Catalan culture.
FIFA Order of Merit
Awarded for exceptional contributions to the sport.
Barcelona Walk of Fame
Inducted into the club's Hall of Fame.
Catalan Government Medal
For his role in promoting Catalan identity through sport.
Marca Leyenda Award
Lifetime achievement award for Spanish sports figures.
Prince of Asturias Award for Sports
Awarded to the Spain national football team.
Catalan Sportsman of the Year
Recognized as the top sportsman in Catalonia.
Catalan Sportsman of the Year
Recognized as the top sportsman in Catalonia.
Rankings & Lists
Ballon d'Or Dream Team
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
Greatest Midfielder of All Time
100 Greatest Players of All Time
50 Greatest Midfielders of All Time
100 Greatest Players of All Time
Magazine Covers
L'Équipe Magazine
July 2012
Xavi: Le Génie du Jeu
El País Semanal
November 2012
El Último Guardiola
Sport Magazine
June 2011
The Brain of Barcelona
World Soccer
August 2010
Xavi: The World's Best Player?
Time Magazine
July 2010
The Maestro: How Xavi Hernández Became the World's Best Midfielder
Rolling Stone (Spain Edition)
December 2010
Xavi: The Heart of a Champion
FourFourTwo
July 2010
The King of the Tiki-Taka
FourFourTwo
September 2008
Xavi: The Pass Master
Records & Feats
Most assists in a single UEFA European Championship
Provided 5 assists during the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament.
Most passes completed in a single FIFA World Cup match
Completed 127 passes against the Netherlands in the 2010 World Cup final.
First player to provide assists in two European Championship finals
Achieved this feat in the 2008 and 2012 UEFA European Championship finals.
Most appearances for FC Barcelona (all competitions, as player)
Made 767 competitive appearances for Barcelona, a club record at the time of his departure.