Xavi Hernandez Statistics – Shots and Passes in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Xavi has not scored any goals in the tournament, and his shooting skills have been invisible with 0 shots on target despite 5 attempts on goal. Thus, as the midfield Maestro of Spain’s national football team, his intentions have especially been founded on his passes.
When it comes to passes, Xavi imposes his authority among almost all the other midfield stars of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with a total completion rate of 81%. On over 570 passes, 464 were completed; but more precisely, his medium pass accuracy reaches 86% for completion rate with 309 successful attempts over 360 made. Next, short passes also form Xavi’s playmaking expertise with 85% for completion rate. His lowest area lies in crosses, which sees him earn an average percentage of only 31% for accuracy.
Netherlands vs Spain: Xavi Hernandez Quote Reveals Confidence – 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Xavi Hernandez was UEFA Euro 2008’s best player, but the Barcelona superstar also witnessed the superficial power of Netherlands’ talisman Wesley Sneijder within the 2009/10 season, when the 2009 UEFA Champions League title holders were defeated 3-1 at the San Siro by Inter Milan. Nevertheless, he has expressed full confidence and willingness ahead of the 2010 World Cup final against Holland on July 11.
“We have to enjoy the (2010 FIFA World Cup) final,” reads one of his recent quotes on FIFA.com after Spain’s semifinal triumph over Germany. “We dedicate this success to (the country of) Spain.”
“If we play on Sunday like we did today (against the Germans), then we will have a high chance of clinching the trophy. We played as we wanted to; now it is a final against the Netherlands. Holland is a great team playing great with nice players up front and in midfield. We will have to impose our personality and football on them so as to win the final match.”
Holland-Spain Predictions plus Live Coverage
If ever Spain wins, then they will be repeating the wonderful history already made by West Germany, who won the FIFA World Cup just after being European champions. Will they succeed? How strongly will Xavi Hernandez power his side in the World Cup final? All these puzzles will all be solved in time, and in the meantime, all fans can do is guess and make their predictions.
Fans can also follow the Holland-Spain final match live on Live Soccer TV, where they can receive live commentary, live statistics, live reports, and up-to-date video highlights. As for additional articles on the 2010 World Cup final, readers are advised to scroll down and check the related posts below.
