10 greatest Spanish players of all time

Modified Feb 07, 2017 09:41 GMT

#2 Xavi

Considered by many to be the greatest Spanish player ever, Xavi Hernandez is truly one of the best midfielders to ever play the game. Along with Iniesta, Xavi formed the backbone of Spain’s most glorious era from 2008-2012.

Xavi's vision, pinpoint accurate passing and world class ball control allowed him to dictate the flow of play while rarely relinquishing possession. His ability to control some matches has earned him the sobriquet, "The Puppet Master". His amazing positioning and ability to pick out the right pass every time made him integral to both Barcelona and the Spanish national side.

Pulling the strings in midfield, Xavi was the lynchpin of Vicente Del Bosque’s all-conquering side. His assist for Fernando Torres’ goal in the Euro 2008 final kicked off the era of dominance and Xavi will forever be remembered as one of the best midfielders to ever play the game.

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