Top 10 Midfielders of 2012: 1 - Xavi

26 September 2012 12:55
Last season, the Barcelona maestro managed 14 goals, 16 assists and a pass success rate of 93.2%.

Xavi's abnormally good vision, pinpoint passing and ball control allow him to dictate the flow of any game, whilst rarely losing possesion in the process.

As well as 2 assists in the EURO 2012 final against Italy. Xavi is the brain behind the majority of Barcelona's play.

He made his debut for Barca in 1998 and has not looked back since. He has over almost 700 competitive appearnaces for Barca, scored 78 goals and made more than 160 assists for above 50 players. He has won more trophies than any other Spanish player. As well as all this, he is vice captain and an integral part of the Spanish National side who have gone on to win 3 major tournaments in a row.


 


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Source: DSG