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24.04.2010 20:18

Xavi: league win 200

Roger Bogunyà

Xerez’s first ever league game at the Camp Nou will be one for Xavi Hernández to remember. It was the 200th league win that he has been involved in.

Xavi Hernández is synonymous with joy. FC Barcelona have won 57% of the games he has played in (200 in 349 games). The reference point of the Barça midfield is the brains behind the team that has made history.

13 years in the first team

Xavi Hernández is in his 13th season with the Barça first team, having made his debut on October 13, 1998 in Valencia (1-3). Since then, he has played 349 games and scored 34 goals. And his presence has coincided with the most successful period ever in FC Barcelona history.

Topped by nobody

No Barça player has ever enjoyed as many wins as Xavi Hernández. He is followed by Migueli (195 wins in 391 games), Puyol (191 in 327 games) and Amor (190 in 310 games). He has also made the second highest number of appearances for the club.

31 games this season

This Saturday’s was Xavi’s 31st league outing this season, 28 of which he has started. The only games he has missed were Barça v Racing, Zaragoza v Barça and Barça v Osasuna. He has scored two goals so far.