Xavi Torres
Spanish footballer with notable midfield skills
Born
November 27th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Born in 1986, this Spanish footballer specialized as a midfielder. He commenced his professional career with Valencia CF, where he contributed to the team's successes in domestic and European competitions. Later, he played for clubs such as Elche CF and CD Tenerife. Renowned for his passing ability and tactical intelligence, he became a key player in several leagues. He also represented the Spanish national team at various levels.
played for Valencia CF
competed in La Liga and Segunda División
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