Happy birthday! Xavi turns 45 today

By Lori Macatee
Madrid
Last updated on January 25, 2025

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 45 on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

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Xavi is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Xavi has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Xavi, a cultural icon

Born Xavier Hernández i Creus in Terrassa on January 25, 1980, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Xavi's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Xavi hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Xavi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Xavi, you're the best!