He played an integral role in Spain's victory at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, as well as their wins at UEFA Euro 2008 and UEFA Euro 2012. Saturday's 1 ⦠"[32], In the 2009–10 season, Xavi again topped the assists table and provided both the assists in Barcelona's 2–0 victory against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. [29], Xavi was the highest assisting player in La Liga with 20,[30] and in the Champions League, with 7; he earned 29 assists overall that season. This edition contains a new epilogue reflecting on the departure of Pep Guardiola and Spain's victory at Euro 2012. [24], In the 2005–06 season, Xavi tore the ligaments in his left knee in training; he was out of action for four months but returned in April and was on the substitutes bench for Barcelona's win in the 2006 Champions League final against Arsenal. Why does Scotland suck? Why doesn't America dominate the sport internationally...and why do the Germans play with such an efficient but robotic style? These are questions every soccer aficionado has asked. Soccernomics answers them. [9] With Barcelona, Xavi won eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles. [11] After the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Xavi announced his retirement from international football.[12]. [59] He made his debut for Al-Sadd in a 4–0 win over Mesaimeer on 13 September 2015, assisting in the team's first goal. "[92] A diminutive, composed, agile, and technically skilled player with a slender physique and a low centre of gravity, these characteristics compensated for his lack of pace or physicality. How many times do I have to say this? [77] In the semi-final against Germany, Xavi crossed from a corner to the edge of the six-yard box, where Carles Puyol scored with a header into the top-right corner. "Pum, pum, pum, pum" was how Xavi described the rhythmic sound of the ball moving between himself and his midfield partner. He is one of the few recorded players to have made over 1,000 professional career appearances. It will be hard enough to get the same statistical results as it is with the limitations of a game, let alone "Burnleylona" spreading it around for 2 minutes like they're Pep's 2009 Barcelona skewing the results further. SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. ... And then I develop an interest in tactical analysis. It has nothing to do with those unrealistic football games. Xavi came third in the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, followed by third place for its successor award, the FIFA Ballon d'Or, in 2010 and 2011. Xavi, as club captain, lifted the trophy. Like our Facebook page & Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Il Manchester Utd di Alex Ferguson nella stagione 2007-2008, vincitore del Community Shield e della Champions League, adottava un 4-3-3 "asimmetrico", nel quale il tridente d'attacco era formato da Cristiano Ronaldo, Rooney e Tévez.La posizione da ala del portoghese non era bilanciata dal lato opposto, pertanto si perdeva la corrispondenza rispetto al centro del campo tra le due fasce. [92][107] In addition to his playing ability, Xavi was also praised for his leadership. His father, Joaquim, was a former player for Sabadell in the first division. You may not copy and distribute the work in full. FC Barcelona: A Tactical Analysis - Defending A Team from Another Planet! A Tactical Blue-Print of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona Team This book is an exclusive and groundbreaking study of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team. The right back has moved out to engage him creating this gaping hole in the backline. "Barcelona: Football's Greatest" (2013). The views expressed on this site are the views of the individual contributors and not those of Sports Interactive or SEGA. Xavi was awarded the IFFHS World's Best Playmaker award four times, all straight between 2008 and 2011. Here are. On 21 May 2015, Xavi announced that he would join Qatari club Al Sadd at the end of the 2014–15 season on a three-year contract. He is a player who we hold in great esteem both personally and as a player. All day. In 1999 in the Fifa U20 Youth cup in 1999, Xavi was a part of the Spanish team that won the tournament in Nigeria. It may not display this or other websites correctly. He was included in the FIFA FIFPro World XI on six occasions: 2008 to 2013, and the UEFA Team of the Year five times: 2008 to 2012. Not only that but if blue CM makes a hard aggressive run into that gap he’s got a running start on the red CM and is probably going to beat him to a dangerous position regardless of the speed difference. [40], On 2 January 2011, in a league match against Levante, Xavi made his 549th appearance for the club in all competitions, matching the record held by Migueli. He hasnt been picked to play for Mali in 3 years. Found inside"A personal portrait of the forefront European soccer star traces his early years with Ajax, the award-winning achievements that have made an indelible mark on Spanish soccer and his post-World Cup contributions as a coach and team advisor, ... Haven’t play those game for years. [42], Xavi scored the winning goal in the Group H game against A.C. Milan, a vital match for Barcelona's progression in the Champions League knockout stage. Xavi and Andrés Iniesta made 229 passes in the match, more than the combined Irish team managed. For those who would love to get their team playing to this sort of style in Football Manager. [11], On 5 August 2014, following the 2014 World Cup where Spain were eliminated at the group stage, Xavi announced his retirement from international football, having made 133 appearances in a 14-year period. 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How do you shape your training to cover all the technical and tactical basics? Peter . Xavi is the beating heart of this Spanish team, the man dictating the tiki-taka pulse of pass after pass. A key guide to the tools and techniques for football intelligence that will give anyone a psychological edge, in the world of football and beyond. Found inside"An outstanding work the [soccer] book of the decade. [31] The new contract made him one of the club's biggest earners, with a salary of €7.5 million a year.[31]. Xavi was under contract to Barça until 2014 after extending his contract during the 2008–09 season. Finally, Europe's most successful coaches found themselves competing in England, introducing a brilliant cacophony of styles to the Premier League. Zonal Marking is a glorious travelogue through soccer's triumphant styles and characters. [98][99] These qualities were displayed by his performance during Spain's 2010 World Cup victory, where he maintained a 91% passing success rate throughout the entire tournament, in addition to providing two assists, while Spain dominated possession throughout the competition. [87][65], Xavi is widely considered one of the best midfielders of all time,[5][6][88][89] relying largely on his ability to find and exploit space as a deep-lying playmaker. [43] Most teams defending in this scenario tend to ask their central midfield player on that side to now drop into that area and be the cover for the RB. Agreed. Divided into four parts, E-Business Models and Taxonomies; E-Business Markets; E-Business Customer Performance Measurement; and E-Business Vendor Applications and Services, this book is the critical dissection of E-Business that today's ... Found inside â Page iiiThis book is an analysis of the developments associated with the Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI) five years after Xi Jinping announced both the Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) and the 21st Maritime Silk Road (21MSR). Xavier Hernández Creus (Catalan: [ˈʃaβi əɾˈnandəs ˈkɾɛws], Spanish: [ˈtʃaβi eɾˈnandeθ ˈkɾews]; born 25 January 1980), known as Xavi, is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd. Found inside... as in the case of Jermaine Defoe or Andrés Iniesta. Weak point fixed Basic principle: a weak point, a certain tactical mechanism or a certain player is ... My user name is about the actual Football Manager because I like tactical analysis. Online since 2004. This book is one of a kind in the history of soccer literature, and it is written in a readable, emphatic, and reflexive style. When Spain's golden generation won one World Cup and two European Championships between 2008 and 2012, they reached the pinnacle of international football without conceding a ⦠Xavi later became the player with the most appearances for Barcelona of all time. [63] However, he postponed these plans and signed a two-year contract extension on 24 May 2018. His father, Joaquim, was a former player for Sabadell in the first division. In this book Harrison breaks down the 4-2-3-1 and discusses the principles, player roles and adjustments based on the opponent's strategy. In all, he played 767 official matches, a former club record–now held by Lionel Messi–and scored 85 goals. don't think we interested the hype over him because fans created his ability and scouting reports look like young Partey so we can't partner partey with similar profile. [70], Xavi was named in Spain's squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, with Spain eventually winning their first World Cup. Great analysis man. [71] He provided the most accurate passes, 599 with a passing success rate of 91%, and he crossed the ball inside the 18-yard box more than any other player in the tournament. Found insideThat isto say, it'sgood to have a system, but sometimes the analysis is simple: as ... Andso the first tactical modification designed tomake themost of 'the ... [84][85] Xavi helped the club reach the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League, where they were eliminated by Al-Hilal FC 6–5 on aggregate. gerrard is mostly about the athleticism. He was named Player of the Tournament at UEFA Euro 2008,[10] and was named in the UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament in 2008 and 2012. [24], "Xavi is a player who has the Barcelona DNA: someone who has the taste for good football, someone who is humble and someone who has loyalty to this club. Repeating everything again over subsequent weeks was a really good idea too. During the round of 16 match against Portugal, Xavi provided a backheel pass in the 63rd minute to David Villa. Although he was initially inspired by compatriot playmaker Pep Guardiola at Barcelona,[20] as a child Xavi also watched a lot of English football, and looked up to midfielders John Barnes, Paul Gascoigne and Matt Le Tissier.[21]. Found inside â Page 1It is virtually impossible to understand the business of sport without understanding the football industry. This book surveys contemporary football in unparalleled breadth and depth. I'm a UEFA B coach in real life and have briefly studied Guardiola's CIty over the last few seasons for different reasons at different times. Speaking to the media after the match, here's what Romero had to say: "I ⦠He was a main part of Barcelona's treble and scored the fourth goal in the 4–1 win in the 2009 Copa del Rey Final against Athletic Bilbao, with a free kick. [80], With Xavi providing two assists in the final, for Jordi Alba and Fernando Torres, he became the first player to register assists in two European Championship finals. 'Today for you, tomorrow for me.' The following piece will be parts of some of my analysis on what City have done and specifically how they break the opposition defensive line. Sports Interactive, the Sports Interactive logo, in-game generated images and any other Football Manager related items are registered trademarks and/or copyright material owned by Sports Interactive, or their respective trademark and copyright holders. [41] On 28 May, Xavi was imperious in the 2011 UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley Stadium in London as Barcelona defeated Manchester United in the showpiece for the second time in three seasons, winning 3–1.[24]. Widely considered one of the best midfielders of all time,[3][4] Xavi is renowned for his passing, vision, ball retention, and positioning.[5][6][7][8]. Found insideI performed my tactical analysis of the semis in the weeks leading up to the ... Ivan Rakitic Ì ran onto the penalty spot and converted a pass from Iniesta. If there is no gap the wide player will preferably look to link with a central player and look to receive the ball again on the outside of the backline looking to take a positive first touch in behind them and penetrate this way. "[10], Xavi scored the first goal in the semi-final against Russia, which Spain won 3–0. Xavi became Barcelona's principal playmaker after an injury to Pep Guardiola in the 1999–2000 season. [54] On 4 June, a farewell event was held at Barcelona for Xavi with players, managers, friends and family paying tribute to him. [65], On 2 May 2019, Xavi announced that he would be retiring from professional football at the end of the season. Thanks for the effort with this. [11] Spain's UEFA Euro 2012 victory made Xavi the most decorated player in Spanish football history, a status that he previously shared with Carles Puyol, who missed the tournament. [19] Xavi made his way through the youth and reserve teams and was a key member of Josep Maria Gonzalvo's Barcelona B team that won promotion to the Second Division. this is really good, I have something for u to have a crack at if ur interested. [97][104] Barcelona president Sandro Rosell believed that Xavi, together with Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta and Sergio Busquets, perfected the club's tiki-taka style of play, a style introduced to the club by former coach Johan Cruyff. [114] As of 29 July 2020, it has been confirmed that he has recovered from the virus. [35], On 9 June 2010, Xavi signed a new four-year contract with the club, which could be automatically renewed up to 30 June 2016 based on number of games played. Xavi attempted 136 passes (127 completed, 94% success rate) during Spain's 4–0 victory in the group stage match against the Republic of Ireland, more than any other player in a European Championship match. At the 2020 AFC Champions League, Al Sadd reached the round of 16 but were eliminated 0–1 by Persepolis. Sky Sports Football - Live games, scores, latest football news, transfers, results, fixtures and team news from the Premier to the Champions League. ^1 1 Members of the Spain national football team who won the 2010 FIFA World Cup were jointly awarded Sign up to receive our best Football Manager updates to your email every week. [24], On 18 December 2012, Barcelona renewed Xavi's contract, extending it until 30 June 2016. This is more than the story of three seasons with one of the biggest clubs in the game. It is a portrait and analysis of a manager and the footballing philosophies that have beguiled the world. This book discusses different tactical philosophies as well as how these tactical approaches have been adjusted by some of soccerâs greatest coaches, such as Pep Guardiola, José Mourinho, Luis Enrique, and Louis van Gaal. [74] In the final, he covered a distance of almost 15 kilometres.[75]. In 2020 Xavi was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, a greatest all-time XI published by France Football magazine. He is and always will be a person and a player who is greatly valued by the federation, the coaching staff and by myself. Xavi's progression through the teams earned him a first-team appearance in a Copa Catalunya match against Lleida on 5 May 1998[22] and he scored his first goal on 18 August 1998 in the Super Cup final against Mallorca. ", "Paul Scholes, Xavi and Andrea Pirlo revive the deep-lying playmaker", "25 Most Skilled Passers in World Football History", "A closer look at Spain's Euro 2012 squad", "World Cup 2014: Guide to Spain's Group B", "Xavi and Pirlo: metronomic men who defined a generation", "Xavi: The greatest midfielder of a generation", "World Football: Is Spain's Tactical Success a Straight Copy of Barcelona? [50][51][52] On 22 July, however, after talks with newly appointed manager and former teammate Luis Enrique, Xavi decided to stay at Camp Nou for one more season. Xavi joined La Masia, the Barcelona youth academy, at age 11, and made his first-team debut against Mallorca in August 1998. In this book, you'll learn how to use Tactical Periodization to train your players at the correct intensity for each day of the week, making sure they are always prepared tactically, mentally and physically for competitive matches. This book is the first to bring together experts studying complex systems in the context of sport from across the world to collate core theoretical ideas, current methodologies and existing data into one comprehensive resource. The ultimate list of the best wonderkids with our recommendation ratings, Blazing fast editor, aiming to do as much as the official IGE & then some, World's best scout utility returns for FM21, 500+ highest rated coaches to get 5 stars in all training areas, Top players without contract when starting FM 2021, Subscribe to our channel for insightful videos. After reading my tactical analysis of Barcelona tiki-taka playing style you should have understood; ... Xavi and Andres Iniesta, FC Barcelona dominated the opposition with their passing game and orchestrated attacking patterns. ", —Xavi on learning the team ethos of Barcelona while at the club's youth system, La Masia.[17]. Written by a leading pioneer in the field, the revised and updated fourth edition of this successful text examines service management and management in service competition from the point of view of the service profit logic. [62] On 10 November 2017, Xavi said that he would retire when his contract with Al Sadd expired at the end of the 2017–18 season, and would later pursue a coaching career. Granit Xhaka: Swiss Army Knife or Blunt Tool? Novoâs flowing, innovative side pioneered a flexible tactical approach that anticipates the cavalier 4-2-4 with which, 10 years later, Brazil won the World Cup. Found insideAn absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. In these years, Barcelona was on the verge of bankruptcy and struggling to keep its place in La Liga's elite. Rondo, rondo, rondo", —Xavi speaking in 2011 about tiki-taka style of play introduced to the club by Dutch legend Johan Cruyff. It could even be argued that Xavi and Matthäus are the two best in this position in history. In The Barcelona Inheritance, Jonathan Wilson reveals how and why this came to pass, offering a deep analysis of the evolution of soccer tactics and style. In Stillness and Speed, one of football's most enigmatic stars finally opens up about his life and career, revealing the things that motivate and inspire him. [68] Andy Roxburgh, head of UEFA's Technical Committee, said, "We have chosen Xavi because he epitomizes the Spanish style of play. He could play 10 years for arsenal, register 0 Goals and assists and would still transform our attack..literally only downside is afcon. [53] He was also appointed as club captain. What would you think of DePaul as the left winger in 4 2 3 1. This is the thinking fan's footballer with a thinking fan's football book. Andrés Iniesta was twelve years old when scouts invited him into Barcelona's famous La Masia academy. Goal. He scored a goal against Real Madrid in a 3–2 win for Barcelona. Typically a number ten or creative attacking midfielder, Coutinho spent most of his time playing as a wide-man in a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3. You must log in or register to reply here. Alternatively the winger can look to take the fullback on 1v1 on the outside. Football Manager, Sports Interactive and the Sports Interactive logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sports Interactive Limited. PL: Arsenal vs Chelsea | 22nd August | KO: 16:30 | Sky Sports. [100][101][102][103], Xavi's ability to control games earned him the sobriquet, The Puppet Master. ", —Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, September 2008. This site is not endorsed by Sports Interactive or SEGA and is intended for entertainment purposes only. They get you on that carousel and they can leave you dizzy. This book gives you a rare opportunity to use Pep Guardiola's Practices and learn from one of the best coaches in the history of football. According to his agent, the deal would involve him becoming an ambassador for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the country, and also start his coaching qualifications. Found inside â Page 121(2016, 2017) that used polar coordinate analysis to study and compare ... Methodologically rigorous studies of the tactics used by midfielders are also ... From the weird and wonderful, from the Alan Pardew to the Kevin Keegan, the Ramble has it covered. Putting all aspects of the game under the microscope, this book is a timely reminder of why we just canât take our minds off football. ", Xavi on his own style of play, November 2014. [64] In October 2018, Al Sadd reached the 2018 AFC Champions League semi-finals of the tournament with Xavi as captain but were eliminated 2–1 by Persepolis. Found inside... proposed 'an indepth analysis of the reasons for the historical failure of the ... such as tactical disorganization, difficulty in taking the ball away, ... In the Champions League, Al Sadd were knocked out from the qualifying rounds by Emirati side Al Jazira on penalties; Xavi missed his spot kick. He could alternatively look to take the fullback on 1v1. For the former Major League Baseball player, see, 2008–12: Sustained domestic and European success. Born in Terrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia,[18] Xavi is a product of FC Barcelona's La Masia youth system, which he joined at the age of 11. Foden is technically gifted just like Busquets/Xavi/Iniesta, but also with that mobility in him. [47] For the first time in five years, Barcelona ended the season without a major trophy; they were defeated in the Copa del Rey final by Real Madrid with Gareth Bale scoring a late winner, and lost the league in the last game to Atlético Madrid. If the wide player is on the ball, the player in the Central midfield role or half space on the ball side is expected to make vertical runs and exploit the gap between the Fullback and centre back if there is one. [33] On 3 June 2010, Madrid-based newspaper Marca awarded him third place in the annual Trofeo Alfredo di Stéfano award for the best player in La Liga, behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. [57] This made Barcelona the first club in history to win the treble of domestic league, domestic cup and European Cup twice. If the wide player moves central there must be a player to now occupy the wide position resulting in a potential “rotation of positions” between the wide player and the central midfield player or another player in the area. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. With Spain, Xavi won the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999, and the Olympic silver medal at the 2000 Olympics. [36] On 29 November, he scored his third goal against arch-rivals Real Madrid in a 5–0 home win. [28] Xavi's creativity, range of passing, and unique set of skills have led many in the sport to regard him as one of the greatest passers[106] and one of the finest playmakers in history. He would literally transform the midfield in so many ways. Xavi is the first player in the club's history to play 150 European and FIFA Club World Cup matches combined. He may be just 5ft 7in with a curiously hunched gait but no player more influences the way his whole team plays. On FM Scout you can chat about Football Manager in real time since 2011. [44] Barcelona had virtually secured their La Liga title by the start of 2013, eventually equalling Real Madrid's 100-point record of the previous season. With Soccer Systems and Strategies, you have all the information you need to implement the ideal system for your team. Being published here means more exposure and recognition for you. Born in Terrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia, Xavi is a product of FC Barcelona's La Masia youth system, which he joined at the age of 11. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Au niveau mondial le nombre total de cas est de 211 061 934, le nombre de guérisons est de 0, le nombre de décès est de 4 418 264. Times: Arsenal among the clubs inquiring about Bissouma. "Inter-Barcelona All Time Greatest XI". "[83], On 28 May 2019 it was announced that Xavi would take over as manager of Al-Sadd on a two-year contract. Page created in 0.345 seconds. ", La Liga Spanish Player of the Year – Don Balón Award, La Liga Defensive Midfielder of the Year / Best Midfielder – LFP Awards, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xavi&oldid=1039821205, UEFA European Championship-winning players, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using Template:Medal with Winner, Articles using Template:Medal with Runner-up, Pages using national squad without sport or team link, Wikipedia articles with CANTIC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with PLWABN identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only, This page was last edited on 20 August 2021, at 23:36. [24] He was named La Liga Spanish Player of the Year in 2005. If possession is built up wide players are expected to be wide to stretch the back 4 and occupy the fullback. 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