3 things every midfielder should learn from XAVI

Football skills to learn from Xavi - 3 things every midfielder should learn from Xavi! In this video we list down 3 important football skills every midfielder in the world should learn from Xavi, one of the greatest midfielders of all time. Being a midfielder in modern football requires tons of different football skills and attributes - and Xavi was on a level of his own in many aspects. His passing ability, ball control, vision and lots of other football skills made him stand out both with FC Barcelona and Spain, and this video will teach you 3 important lessons about Xavi's game that every midfielder in the world should try and master! Watch the full video now to learn Xavi skills take the next step in becoming a better midfielder!
Xavi is one of the most legendary and skillful midfielders of all time. He was the master of controlling the ball, playing long and short passes to his teammates and having an amazing vision on the pitch - and in this video you will learn 3 important lessons about being a great midfielder as we analyse Xavi's playing style. Make sure to pay close attention for all the tips and advice on how to become a better midfielder, and after watching the full video head out to the field and start practicing!
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[@unisport]

*What kind of topics should we cover next?* Comment below! 💬⚽🔥

[@muhammedinuwa2209]

👌🏽👌🏽👍🏾👍🏾

[@diljithk.k8139]

How to play with confidence acording to the situation

[@AvinashKumar-jv7oc]

Make a video with f2

[@thejasep3156]

Third tip was the best

[@balasubramanianms6617]

Top 5 mistakes by striker

[@keltz5028]

The Pause - you have explained it perfectly. Everyone is always looking for a quick pass, but pausing the game to look for the best pass is much better.

[@rohithjacob4699]

Also he knows how to pass quickly in tight spaces..damn he is good lol

[@igotthemagic7510]

It depends on your teammates

[@ben8176]

@@igotthemagic7510 kinda true too

[@toan1612]

good video (y). I noticed barca's tiki taka buildups then quickly shifted the pace during the club's prime, never realize Xavi was the key man behind the scene

[@womenhavehivemind9043]

He could've explained more perfectly and quickly

[@GandivaGamingFM]

Last time I was this early Eto'o played for Real Madrid, Guardiola had hair, Unisport was not created

[@unisport]

LOL

[@oxygenroland9762]

Lol

[@SomeGuy-ek8bu]

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[@adamcules6495]

@@unisport haha

[@violationz4842]

*Lol*

[@c.miguell.g8138]

I believe that Xavi is really underrated, he should be at least in the debate for the ten best PLAYERS OF HISTORY, you may think that I exaggerate, but he is undoubtedly the best midfielder I had ever seen, he was an absolutely key player for two of the best teams in football history (Barcelona and Spanish national team), is one of the players that have won the most trophies ever, has incredible stats for a midfielder and if it wasn't for Messi and Ronaldo he would have won several balons D Ore.

[@j.m.s.5901]

Agreed

[@Ballondorwinner]

room temperature IQ fan xavi is one of the most overrated midfielders ever and an average player, deserves zero ballon d'ors, never contributed to any of spain's trophies & was always just a system player at barca learn football

[@c.miguell.g8138]

@MadBeedleHaun Kind of, but I got the feeling that players like Iniesta and Zidane are more rated for being more visually appealing, Zidane have this status of legend (which he is) but I always thought that Xavi was a better player overall (And I am a Real Madrid fan) but Xavi doesn't have the status of Zidane, not even close, and I believe that's not fair, he should be rated as a equal or almost a equal as Zidane at least

[@c.miguell.g8138]

@@Ballondorwinner Wow

[@sujanmgr8886]

WILL so is the best midfielder in the world he has ballon d'or with 2goals and 1 assist ha ha kid watch football before u talk dumb shit. Without xavi Spain and barca is nothing .how xavi and iniesta dominate midfield when Spain won WC I mean they were only player that won man of the match for Spain. If xavi won motm in semi against Germany then iniesta won against Netherland and score winning goal and here u r calling xavi overrated I mean xavi is better then iniesta for me as a football fan xavi is one of the best midfielder that ever played football and u r here calling him overrated i know u r Madrid fan cause they hate him the most

[@Delan1994]

XAVI and iniesta the best midfielders of all time 🐐🐐

[@georgeyoung7340]

Kdb

[@ngoachung3964]

Now we are having Kevin de Bruyne

[@fajarfirmansyah1903]

@Mister X But This Two Midfileders Are Much Better!

[@uafa140]

Ozil is goat midfielder bcz u don't see duo Ozil and Cr7 bruhhh Even Cr7 🐐 has more assist than Xavi and iniesta No doubt he is not human

[@fajarfirmansyah1903]

@@uafa140 We Dont Care About Assist To Be Honest Cr7 and Ozil Are Bet Midfielders And Xavi and Iniesta Is The King Of Passer

[@linguafranca7115]

He was everything Barca needed for more than two decades. Plus, I think consistency is always forgotten about Xavi. He was always a major key for every important game.

[@jout738]

He was not playing for over two decades, when his Barca career spands from 1998 to 2015, so its total of 17 years playing for Fc Barcelona and thats why he is Barca club legend.

[@amanrai1593]

Im 26 years old still unable to find a word which explains xavi's brilliance

[@kasbt]

Brilliance.

[@footballvideos5183]

Xavi

[@umaiswaqar8075]

14 Year old Xavi best traits: 1. Positioning 2. Ball Control 3. Passing: Excellent

[@jaimea.3771]

I’ve been doing la pausa without even knowing what it is.

[@michaelmarin2930]

Jaime A. Or u just ball hog

[@BilalKhan-fu6no]

@@michaelmarin2930 lmaooo

[@qhudz_]

Should let barca know just in case

[@harambey]

Yea when you stop and just blow by them Best feeling until some defenders comes and eats your legs

[@A.H.Nabil523]

Yeah me too😂

[@rajkishoregoperkgope]

Next should be learning from iniesta.Please guys!🙏

[@sibythomas4994]

Yeahhh❤️

[@bcbitchkkv]

Go watch some Laudrup videos, then.

[@dcort100]

Iniesta is one of a kind player.... 5’7 yet not even the biggest player could take the ball from him.

[@miqueloliverpuigros1442]

you can not learn magic. You can try, but just a few people can

[@shamayitabhattacharya3392]

Yeah,him and Laudrup

[@hirosuga9285]

La pausa is nice, but your teammates would say "why you didn't pass me the ball?" Blah blah blah

[@damienbell7412]

Hiroto Sugawara That’s why he says it’s so difficult to execute. Only the very best can do this skill. It’s actually really hard.

[@user-tr1gc6yi2h]

You play for the team,you need to choose the best option for the team to win,if its nesessary make the move,if not,pass it to them. Play for the team,not for some teammates (yeah its a bit akward cos your team are your teamates but I think you got what I mean ahah)

[@6ix750]

lol i normally don't pass if you ain't open, so my teammates have to work off ball if they want a pass from me, otherwise i just turn into adama traore

[@user-tr1gc6yi2h]

@@6ix750 😂😂😂

[@SapekQ]

Show them your passing and vision ability, then only you gained their trust to hold the ball

[@shikhargovil9579]

xavi, iniesta, busquets was the most deadly midfield trio a team can assemble. throw messi in the mix and you can clearly see why barcelona was so dangerous in that period of 2008-2012

[@SuperManShakib]

Imagine Zidane Instead Of Busquests💀💀

[@bharatbhushanarora3818]

@@SuperManShakib would never work as that would be a very unbalanced midfield. Busquets was essential.

[@SuperManShakib]

@@bharatbhushanarora3818 I know that . And youre right Zidane coud'nt Replace busquests role,but what if Zidane played instead of Iniesta They both dirbbled and scored and also Had a minimum passing skill. But Zidane was miles ahead of him.(Especcially with his smooth passing,dribbling,skills and playmaking) He could Replace Iniesta I am saying that as a Barcelona Fan.

[@10ksubscriberwithoutvidoes81]

He need to Become icon Right 🐐

[@unisport]

He is an icon already!

[@DailyMotivator1]

On fifa his prime will be 93+ when he gets an icon card

[@annieleonhart4942]

@@unisport please can u do a fitness plan for people like me who are desperately breathing in the pitch although have great touch ,shoot ,skill etc........I once saw a video u guys posted based on stamina but it wasn't explain clearly ....please do a video on endurance and fitness

[@8a52shaikhmohammadshaqibue9]

But he is manager

[@deltastream942]

He Is man

[@bhupendrakumar2520]

His best ability is his positioning and his awareness for his team mate's position, he used to look over his shoulder for opponents and teammates very very frequently he got the nickname as chameleon eyes, was called witch and crow cause he turned his neck and eyes too much. But la pausa is something that can not be taught, to perform this player has to be exceptionally good ball control, passing and ability, consistency and confidence to hold on to the ball and make that pass. No one will come close to him, none.

[@AIMBOTKATFISH]

I'm in tears at messi. Keeper is picking flowers out there. 4:56

[@daniellagerwaard4309]

I seen a lot of these type of videos, but this one has been the most useful I can remember seeing. Especially the part about 'la pausa' is very good to know.

[@m.imrankhan7352]

Jolter the last part about physique was for me, thank you billions times, and thank you Unisports for hiring this Goat KZbinr lots of love to you Jolter

[@karmanya01]

Really appreciate your channel These videos always gives an opportunity for improvements 🙏🏽

[@chukwudianucha5657]

The La Pausa is possible if you have a mobile team, not players that refuse to make a run. Learned a lot from Xavi...not just the vision and passes but also how to shield the ball with your body, drawing fouls instead of losing the ball, he's not the biggest but does it perfectly.

[@SURESH-vq3ej]

MESSI - XAVI - INIESTA The ultimate TIKI TAKA... ALL ARE LA MASIA PRODUCTS..❤️❤️

[@thivyanathan6121]

Yes glory days of fc Barcelona

[@leanhdung9]

How did Unisport know I just searched for "How to play like Xavi" in KZbin for 1 day ago and released this video? So unreal! Thanks for the great content I'm looking for, Cheerio!!!

[@SilvaAcademyFootball]

The best search topic to type in!

[@aramskaef6955]

@@SilvaAcademyFootball Not really. You should never try to play just like someone else. Yes you can learn a skill or two, but in the end you are different persons with different physical and mental abilities. Xavi for example is someone that realised he could rarely run faster than opponents, so he developed the technical and tactical side mode. So if you are a fast person you should use that to outrun opponents! Another example is that it wouldn't be appropriate for Zlatan to try to play like Maradona, because their bodies are so different and they even grew up in totally different eras and environments. This is a mistake that many teenagers do.

[@AzizDoufikar2280]

@@aramskaef6955 Does height affect the player's ability to dribble? I mean,of course player who's short have more chance of controlling the ball and move past another player without falling quite easily.Messi,Maradonna and Pele are some of the example.But I did see some tall players who can dribble very well.For example,Hatem de Arfa and Dani Olmo.I mean,yeah,Hatem is 180cm and Olmo is 179cm which they are not too tall or too short.For Alexis Sanchez,he's short but he's fast.But he has one problem.He's not confident.So I think for players to become a good dribbler they need to have these important aspects,confident,speed and technique.I guess Messi has all of that aside from being short as one of his advantage.It's just my opinion though. One more question,base from your comments,is that one of the reason why Xavi and Iniesta couldn't be as good as Messi?Because they couldn't run fast enough?Just asking.

[@pesmobile2695]

@@AzizDoufikar2280 Actually Ronaldinho is the best example for it. And being fearless is more advantageous while dribbling , in my opinion

[@AzizDoufikar2280]

@@pesmobile2695 Ronaldinho is 182cm which is still an ideal height.but I agree that dribbler need to be fearless and confident.

[@albertocastillon6344]

this insight of the Legendary Xavi Hernandez was amazing!😭❤️

[@souradeepsengupta95]

What a fantastic video. Really illuminating, considering the amount of coverage and analysis Xavi's game has already received.

[@Sameer-tw3vu]

Wait, 4:53 what was that 🤯🤯

[@aahuja6]

That was typical Xavi Hernandez

[@aliteral_watermelonz3940]

How tf did he do that

[@rizkyariefshobirin8128]

He was usually break down opponent's focus, therefore the opponent lost their focus and be more confused to seek where the would be passed and the opponent's barricade opened up.

[@atanudebnath3291]

thank you for your CM positioning guide of the legend Xavi...it helped me impress my friends and get selected for my school team

[@mahmoudmohebbi8375]

From a real Madrid fan, xavi is one of the best midfielders in the world.

[@therealbenevers4067]

As a midfielder trying to develop my skills and learn from the pros, I found this video very helpful. Thank you

[@ProjectsCity]

He was a king! I miss him and iniesta even on FIFA, i was on top of my game back on fifa and now... lol

[@adolftherednosed9033]

Thank you , always noticed that it seems Barca played a slow football and the next second , Bang ! They are quick on the attack and scoring goals . Never knew it was down to Xavi's talent

[@joelc8281]

Xavi ❤️ the best milfielder of all time 😍

[@janetpolkuu7930]

Zidane duuhhhh

[@bernardogattuso3554]

No iniesta is

[@MadBuza]

If Zidane wasn't born Pirlo was forgotten Iniesta never existed

[@Mulungijoel22]

Pirlo is the best

[@itoeeyamba6624]

I'll take Xavi over Iniesta

[@toanduongmanh8069]

Amazing content, this is what i’m always looking for. Thanks for the video

[@pesmobile2695]

2 years later I watched this, I learnt few things this time I watched it I learnt everything , now it's time to implement it to my game

[@helloagain4546]

Incredible video! Maybe you can analayze one of the legendy Defensive Midfielder?: Viera, Makelele, Dechamps, Rijkard (!), Busquets, Sweinsteiger, Lotar Matheus, Roy Keane (!), Kante... Some of those aren't quite CDM's... but the coolest Box to Box's were top defenders tho... The Pirlo/Modric/Alonso type is interesting as well...

[@sangamkumar8564]

True Legend ❤🔥

[@nasirgondal9279]

One of the most insightful football videos ever!

[@10SoccerCrazy]

love this.. so much infomations about midfielders.. I love unisport, thanks alot! :D appreciate it!

[@struggleforlife2307]

wow best ever analysis bravo

[@nicodickens1112]

I agree with these but LA PAUSA only works because of the teams quality runs

[@munirdzampo2326]

Beautiful content about Xavi. Thank you.

[@davidtskrialashvili1006]

Thank you so for this video, because I’m midfielder and learned very much from Xavi

[@neonmoon4123]

Perfecting the basics, fully understanding manager's tactics/philosophy/vision, and never making mistakes. He was a good midfielder until Guardiola became the manager, then he truly came alive with the perfect team. Any young midfielder should study the likes of Xavi and Scholes. Maybe Pirlo too, for extra magic and creativity.

[@dergasolarsen2061]

Good videos, xavi is a legend

[@DonalFlanagan]

Love you unisport! Great video!

[@jimmyhart5155]

Such a charismatic voice and great video!!

[@sulaymanminteh5786]

🤙💪Midfield maestro and the legend

[@theGOAT17]

Amazing video. I think all of us want more videos like this..keep it up

[@sturdyboys5217]

great video learned a lot, la pausa is my personal favorite thing to do

[@adityakamble3391]

Topic: next video on first touch turn when the opponent is approaching.

[@glebzaitsev6741]

Honestly "la pausa" is not some skill only world class players can use. It is also very dependent on the the teammates. It doesn't matter how good you in so called "la pausa" if your teammates are not looking for free space or not making some smart moving on the pitch. Xavi is brilliant, one of the best players of all times, but let's not figure out some "skills" which are not skills to put his figure on the pedestal. He was just confidently waiting long enough to make a good pass, this is a outcome of having good pitch vision, that's it.

[@calebvarghese1088]

You guys are amazing. Such good analysis

[@mohamedzuizz4638]

thanks for the golden ideas to learn from xavi

[@savioseb006]

Oh f**k this video is So unique and accurate

[@lesliehickman3677]

What are some tips on improving and mastering “La pausa” like Xavi?

[@NomadBale]

You need ball control and patience to see the possible best movements

[@pablobarcelo7224]

The perfect mix of vision and patience to be able to wait for the perfect pass at the right moment

[@pablobarcelo7224]

It’s straight up practicing your passing and your timing

[@SilvaAcademyFootball]

Improving la pausa is best done by understanding how to "carry" the ball instead of "dribble". In other words, more subtle touches and side to side movements. It is taught in Spanish culture and part of my development growing up. There aren't words for it in English though.

[@Albomxnista]

The most important thing is to already know what you want to do with the ball before you get it. Then, try to anticipate what your teammates are going to do and/or where the space is going to be given the fact that X player will move towards Y position. One thing that really helps maintain defenders away, is faking that you're gonna dribble with the ball. If you've got friends to play with, practice rombos and lure the players in the middle towards you to anticipate where the space is going to be. If you become really good at this, then the pause is going to come to you naturally while playing. I'm southamerican, and the pause, for us, is quite literally style of playing: jugar pausado. Good luck and have fun!

[@adithyank3773]

Helpful... thanks Unisport❣️⚽

[@rabbiyeboh7829]

Thanks for the video

[@mohammedelsayed4038]

Absolutely legend, xavi Iniesta busquets alves and Messi gave us the best team in history of football

[@statusmedia3788]

when I do try to execute La pausa in my street football my teammates were shouting at me since they were free,,,,but not ready to offer an off the ball run So a small tip from me:-NEVER ATTEMPT LA PAUSA TILL YOU HAVE ATLEAST ONE SUPPORTING AND UNDERSTANDING TEAM MATE

[@lucaschoner3454]

Wow that Video was really helpfully💥⚽️💯

[@ZKBeatz07]

What a video man... really well explained

[@rajinasidhiq7895]

Last time I was this early man utd was actually good!

[@unisport]

Savage

[@danilocoda9584]

Resi

[@anwayamagare]

I was this early that Neymar was not diving. BTW Neymar fan.

[@cityfantv-everythingmancit2946]

KZbin wasn’t around then ;)

[@anwayamagare]

@@cityfantv-everythingmancit2946 😂😂

[@Azaqkhi]

El maestro ❤️💙

[@TheSuperhoden]

Love the viid, i subscribed

[@kofi-king]

Nice video Xavi is a legend indeed . Pls do something on Paul Scholes too

[@marvinmartinez4347]

I've been playing la pausa for years

[@MrMoeGaming]

This should be watched at the Barca training field before every training LOL

[@safyyue108]

I was learned something from this video. Thanks you 😁

[@realtalkwithphil]

La Pausa is simply timing 👌🏾

[@Eren_Yeager_Attack_Titan]

I try to do la pausa.... My Teammates shout at me to pass the ball.

[@ferny549]

They don't understand what your trying to do I told some of my friends/teammates that I'll hold the ball for a longer period of time so they can create different options rather than rushing the play. While 'La pausa' is a skill you preform it's also a skill your team mates need to understand so when you do preform it they can support. If that makes sense. Also my team mates do tell to pass it which is a good thing sometimes because you won't always know where they are and listening when they pass and where it comes from is a sign than there either open for a pass, or making a run, or for some sort of build up play.

[@Russ-ux7bb]

Magisterial Messi you have to be one of the best on your team and, your teammates have to respect you, you have to earn and demand respect, then only you will be able to do La Pausa, Like Xavi! 😁😁😁.

[@Eren_Yeager_Attack_Titan]

@@Russ-ux7bb then no player could create any chances😒

[@aliteral_watermelonz3940]

Same

[@obieze3319]

Nice pause lol

[@rajdeepsingh3479]

Advice from legends on taking the boot for specific players.

[@fenixcisne]

Xavi Hernandez, my favorite football player. Greetings from México.

[@user-qj3dt9mz8i]

I play In the midfield and I have to say that this video helped me a lot thank you ❤

[@hendromanurung8778]

Xavi - Iniesta - Messi = Incredible football machine system.

[@karthikmax872]

Greatest midfielder of al time

[@Farzeen7736891978]

Position and ball controll vision assist perfect xavi ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@ganeshmejia1093]

This video and Xavi share the similarity that they are both pure class.

[@balasubramanianms6617]

Coolest thing heard from a mid fielder

[@syedsuliemantariqzaidi4421]

Important things to learn from Andy Robertson or Jordi Alba or Roberto carlos

[@galihrakasiwi4005]

Important thing to learn from lingard

[@syedsuliemantariqzaidi4421]

@@galihrakasiwi4005 make cringy trends and posts

[@galihrakasiwi4005]

@@syedsuliemantariqzaidi4421 lol....😁😁😁

[@santosneymarjr]

I like ur vid..keep forward ing

[@kymaniNGrant]

I'm getting into the midfield role and watching xavi and iniesta really help improves my game.

[@sanchit8324]

When you all the time search for messi and finally you got him4:18

[@nandiniwadhwa1087]

I watch your knuckle ball tutorial but it’s not working please help in this

[@unisport]

Practice more! Nothing else works.

[@SilvaAcademyFootball]

Slow down and record yourself doing the technique. locking your ankle and being able to snap your swing to a stop are huge parts.

[@wawo8358]

Nandini Wadhwa it helped me Im still learning but i have been able to do it most of the time

[@TrynaLiveLavishProductions]

Awesome video and advice from u and Xavi amazing⚽️⚽️❤❤👌👌🙏🙏🤗🤗😇😇

[@nilsonmartins5728]

La pausa is good, vou começar a usar !

[@premkumarisen8407]

1-passing 2-ball control 3-dribble 4-game iq 5-never pass with ur left foot

[@ket123]

Xavi should have been Barcelonas coach

[@unisport]

Sooner or later ;)

[@javihd303]

Kert Taberland maybe at the end of the season

[@roronoazorro7052]

Smooth running and control

[@akeemt.ketlogetswe5567]

Thank u for the wise words Jolter

[@Cap_kaki_3]

Learning for what? every midfielder has own characteristic dude

[@unisport]

That doesn't mean you shouldn't try to learn from the best!

[@SilvaAcademyFootball]

The best steal from others and add it to their game with their own twist. Xavi was very good at delaying and waiting for passing lanes to open up. Most usually play the very first pass they see, instead of the most dangerous pass.

[@Scientist19exe]

But every midfielder is not Xavi ;) Learn from the best, boy.

[@tortureh2371]

It's not tough , la pausa just needs some imagination

[@IsaacMaestro]

Perfectly said 👍💯✔

[@drj2147]

Most underrated player of all time, he was the heart of the teams he were on

[@angellauzara4535]

Good video from an excellent player, and I am not culé (Barcelona team's supporter). And above all, thank you for encourage kids to not feel discouraged by their handicaps and focus on their strengths with a real life (and well known) case. Appreciate it.

[@nandiniwadhwa1087]

Your videos are best

[@arjunparjun5141]

Best midfielder of all time

[@cartoontime4069]

Nice one!!!!

[@mohitsharma2595]

This is really good...♥️♥️♥️

[@TheBHATVIKRAM]

Excellent Video guys

[@ozubarua]

always an inspiration

[@anaygokhale1330]

I actually tried to use la pausa was even before I knew it. All my coaches tell me to release the ball quickly but I feel more comfortable when I know that the pass I am making is the best one

[@henisr.530]

Good video!

[@brennenhall4230]

As a midfielder this helps thank you