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Playmaker Xavi Hernández made 767 official appearances for Barcelona and won 4 consecutive IFFHS World's Best Playmaker awards (2008–2011) alongside 3 top-3 Ballon d'Or finishes. Capped 133 times by Spain, he won Euro 2008 Player of the Tournament, the 2010 World Cup, and Euro 2012.
Ranked #9 behind #8 Andrés Iniesta by the narrowest margin (Iniesta's 2010 World Cup final winner and 2nd-place Ballon d'Or vs. Xavi's 3rd-place finishes), while ahead of #10 Alberto Contador on clean tournament records and Spain's 3-tournament dynasty. Playmaker Xavi Hernández made 767 official appearances for Barcelona and won 4 consecutive IFFHS World's Best Playmaker awards (2008–2011) alongside 3 top-3 Ballon d'Or finishes. Capped 133 times by Spain, he won Euro 2008 Player of the Tournament, the 2010 World Cup, and Euro 2012.
Hernández is a widespread Spanish patronymic surname that became common around the 15th century. It means son of Hernán, Hernando, or Fernando, the Spanish version of the Germanic Ferdinand. Fernández is also a common variant of the name. Hernandes and Fernandes are their Portuguese equivalents.
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