Sergio Busquets
Spanish football midfielder, World Cup winner
Born
July 16th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional football midfielder, played primarily for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Debuted for FC Barcelona in 2008, contributing to numerous successes in domestic and European competitions. A key player in Spain's 2010 FIFA World Cup victory and two UEFA European Championships in 2008 and 2012. Renowned for exceptional tactical intelligence and defensive skills, he established himself as one of the best holding midfielders of his generation.
Winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Spain
Securing UEFA European Championships in 2008 and 2012
Winning multiple La Liga titles and UEFA Champions League trophies with FC Barcelona
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