Xavi has every right to go down in history as the greatest midfielder ever to play the game. A player never known for his athleticism, he relied on his passing range, vision, and intelligence - and in doing so won 7 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Reys, 3 Champions Leagues, 2 European Championships, and a World Cup. He, Iniesta, and Messi were the holy trinity that guided Barcelona through the shadow of the valley of anti-football on their way to pure enlightenment.
We speak about Xavi in such a way because he has earned the right to be held in such regard. The man is simply the best passer of this generation, maybe even of all time. In fact, he is such a good passer, he doesn’t even have to touch the ball anymore:
Why the music, you ask? Because Xavi is clowning the opposition through this entire video, that’s why. He seriously looks like the world's first Spanish incarnation of the Harlem Globetrotters, and the rest of the world is the Washington Generals.
Xavi, as you fade into the twilight of your career, we just want you to know that we will never forget you.
