Xavi

Immortal CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed box-to-boxleader

Rating

Editorial rank of 33 for Spain

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The beating heart of Tiki-Taka, Xavi was a midfield visionary whose unparalleled passing and tactical intelligence drove Spain to World Cup and two European Championships.

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Around Xavi in the almanac

One rank above: Andrés Iniesta at #2.

One rank below: Iker Casillas at #4.

Spain's editorial top five: Alfredo Di Stéfano · Andrés Iniesta · Xavi · Iker Casillas · Sergio Ramos.