Xavi makes 750th official appearance for Barcelona
The second half of Barcelona's 2-0 win at Eibar on Saturday saw Xavi reach a milestone that most footballers can only dream of.
61' Barça substitution. Rakitic is off and Xavi is on for his 750th official appearance #FCBlive
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 14, 2015
Although the 35-year-old is slowly finding himself pushed to the fringes of the Catalan club's squad rotation, the numbers he's assembled since making his first-team debut in 1998 are nothing short of astounding.
Infographic: Games, goals and assists Xavi at Barcelona #fcblive [by @saberiniesta8] pic.twitter.com/X4S0TIEsyH
— barcastuff (@barcastuff) March 14, 2015
It's also hard to believe that nearly six seasons have passed since Xavi completed one of the most phenomenal campaigns ever seen in regards to passing.
Xavi, Barcelona 08-09. One of the greatest midfield seasons ever, by one of the greatest midfielders ever. pic.twitter.com/kPKe04gSHN
— Ted Knutson (@mixedknuts) March 13, 2015
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