Xavi, a renowned Spanish football manager and former player, has amassed a net worth of $60 million, with total career earnings exceeding $130 million. He had a distinguished career with Barcelona, winning numerous titles and later managing the team.
Xavi, a highly acclaimed Spanish football professional and former player turned manager, boasts an estimated net worth of $60 million. Regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the sport, Xavi spent the majority of his club career at Barcelona, claiming eight La Liga championships and four Champions League titles, among numerous other accolades. In addition to his club successes, Xavi also emerged victorious in the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Spanish national team and later went on to manage Al Sadd and Barcelona. During his 17-year tenure at FC Barcelona, his annual salary reached a peak of approximately €10 million, as he became an integral component of the club's foundation. In 2015, he relocated to Qatar's Al-Sadd on a three-year contract worth an estimated €30 million, supplemented by lucrative ambassadorial roles. Upon returning to Barcelona as the team's manager in 2021, he initially accepted a reduced annual salary of €4 million to aid the club in its financial crisis, which later increased to €8 million in 2023. Notably, Xavi waived a €12 million payout upon his departure in 2024 to ensure that his staff received compensation. His total earnings throughout his career, including sponsorships, are estimated to surpass $130 million. Born Xavi Hernández Creus on January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain, he was introduced to the sport at a young age, with his father Joaquim playing for Sabadell and his older brother Óscar playing for multiple teams between 1995 and 2007. Xavi followed in their footsteps, joining FC Barcelona's prestigious La Masia youth academy at the age of 11 and progressing through the ranks until he made his senior debut in 1997 for Barcelona B. Xavi made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 1998, scoring his first career goal in that year's Supercopa de España and finishing the season with 26 total appearances as Barcelona claimed the league title, earning him the La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year award. Despite the club's on-field successes, Barcelona struggled financially and faced challenges in maintaining its elite status in La Liga. Xavi played a crucial role, and as vice-captain in the 2004-05 season, he helped Barcelona secure another La Liga title, also being named La Liga Spanish Player of the Year. In 2005, Xavi won his first Supercopa de España with Barcelona, and in 2006, he won his first Champions League title, followed by his third La Liga title and second Supercopa de España. The subsequent season was highly productive for Xavi, with 54 total appearances and six goals, although Barcelona failed to win any major titles. The next season, Xavi scored nine goals in 54 appearances. After the 2014-15 season, Xavi joined Qatari club Al Sadd, making 30 appearances and scoring three times in his first season. He scored ten goals in 32 appearances in the 2016-17 season and in 2017, helped Al Sadd claim the Qatar Cup, the Sheikh Jassim Cup, and the Emir Cup. In the 2017-18 season, he scored seven goals in 28 appearances, and in the 2018-19 season, Xavi concluded his playing career on a high note, winning the Qatar Stars League title with Al Sadd. Xavi began his international career at the youth level, progressing through the Spanish national under-17, under-18, under-20, and under-21 teams, winning the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999 with the under-20 team. He also represented the Catalonia national team from 1998 to 2014 and participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics. Xavi made his debut for the Spanish national team in 2000, achieving great success, including winning the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012 and the FIFA World Cup in 2010, being named the player of the tournament in Euro 2008. Following Spain's elimination from the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Xavi announced his retirement from international football. In 2019, Xavi returned to Al Sadd as the club's manager, leading the team to a third-place finish in the league and claiming one domestic trophy, the Qatar Cup, in the 2019-20 season. He led Al Sadd to another Qatar Cup in 2021, along with the Amir Cup and the Qatar Stars League title. Xavi left Al Sadd in November 2021 and took over as the manager of his former club, Barcelona, leading the team to the league title and the Supercopa de España in 2023. Amid a disappointing 2023-24 season, Xavi announced his decision to leave the club after the season. In his personal life, Xavi married Núria Cunillera in 2013, and they have two children, a daughter named Asia and a son named Dan.