Xavi Hernández Creus is a renowned Spanish football manager and former footballer with an estimated net worth of $60 million.
The accomplished Spanish professional football manager and former footballer, Xavi Hernández Creus, boasts an impressive net worth of $60 million. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the sport. Throughout his illustrious club career, Xavi predominantly played for Barcelona, securing a remarkable eight La Liga titles and four Champions League titles, in addition to numerous other championships. Furthermore, he was a key member of the Spanish national team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and later went on to manage Al Sadd and Barcelona. During his 17-year tenure at Barcelona, Xavi's annual salary peaked at approximately €10 million, solidifying his status as the club's backbone. In 2015, he transferred to Qatar's Al-Sadd on a three-year playing contract valued at an estimated €30 million, complemented by lucrative ambassadorial roles. Upon his return to Barcelona as manager in 2021, Xavi accepted a reduced €4 million salary to assist the club in navigating its financial crisis, which later doubled to €8 million in 2023. Notably, when Xavi departed the club in 2024, he waived a €12 million payout to ensure his staff received the compensation they deserved. His overall career earnings, including sponsorships, are estimated to exceed $130 million. Xavi Hernández Creus was born on January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain. His father, Joaquim, was a football player for Sabadell, and his older brother Óscar played for several teams from 1995 to 2007. Following in their footsteps, Xavi joined FC Barcelona's prestigious La Masia youth academy at the age of 11. He played youth football for Barcelona until making his senior debut in 1997 for Barcelona B. Xavi made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 1998. He scored his first career goal in that year's Supercopa de España, and concluded the season with 26 total appearances, as Barcelona claimed the league title. Xavi was recognized as La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year. Despite the club's on-field successes, Barcelona faced significant financial struggles and struggled to maintain its position in La Liga's elite class. Xavi played a crucial role, and as vice captain in the 2004-05 season, he helped Barcelona secure another La Liga title. He was also named La Liga Spanish Player of the Year. In 2005, Xavi won his first Supercopa de España with Barcelona, and in 2006, he secured his first Champions League title. Additionally, in 2006, he won his third La Liga title and second Supercopa de España. Xavi's productive 2006-07 season saw him make 54 total appearances and score six goals. However, Barcelona failed to win any major titles that season. The next season, Xavi scored nine goals in a total of 54 appearances. Xavi joined the Qatari club Al Sadd after the 2014-15 season. In his first season with the club, he made 30 appearances in total and scored three times. Xavi scored ten times in 32 appearances in the 2016-17 season, and in 2017, he contributed to Al Sadd's victory in the Qatar Cup, the Sheikh Jassim Cup, and the Emir Cup. In the 2017-18 season, he scored seven goals in 28 appearances. Xavi concluded his playing career on a high note in the 2018-19 season, winning the Qatar Stars League title with Al Sadd. Xavi began his international career at the youth level, working his way up through the Spanish national under-17, under-18, under-20, and under-21 teams. As a member of the under-20 team, he won the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999. Xavi also played for the Catalonia national team from 1998 to 2014, and participated in the Summer Olympics in 2000. He made his debut for the main Spanish national team in 2000, and went on to have a highly successful international career, winning the UEFA European Championship in both 2008 and 2012 and the FIFA World Cup in 2010. For Euro 2008, Xavi was named player of the tournament. Following Spain's group-stage elimination from the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Xavi announced his retirement from international football. In 2019, Xavi returned to Al Sadd as manager. He led the club to a third-place league finish in the 2019-20 season, as well as one domestic trophy, the Qatar Cup. Xavi led Al Sadd to another Qatar Cup in 2021, in addition to the Amir Cup and the Qatar Stars League title. He departed Al Sadd in early November 2021 and moved to his former club, Barcelona. Xavi went on to lead Barcelona to both the league title and the Supercopa de España in 2023. Amid a disappointing 2023-24 season, Xavi announced that he would be leaving the club after the season. In 2013, Xavi married Núria Cunillera. They have a daughter named Asia and a son named Dan.