Xavi Torres
Xavier 'Xavi' Torres Buigues (born 21 November 1986) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Real Betis as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
Early years
Born in Xàbia, Alicante, Valencian Community, Torres played his youth career at two clubs, including Villarreal CF where he finished his formation in 2006. He made his professional debut at another club in the region, Alicante CF, in the 2006–07 Segunda División B.
Barcelona
In the 2007 summer Torres signed for FC Barcelona, spending the vast majority of his two-year spell with the reserve team, which he helped return to the third level in his debut campaign, as the Catalans were coached by young Pep Guardiola.
On 17 May 2009 Torres made his La Liga debut, appearing for the already crowned champions in a 1–2 away loss against RCD Mallorca. After the match, the player said that he was very grateful to Guardiola – promoted to first-team manager in the previous summer – for giving him an opportunity to play in the main squad; it would be the first of two appearances.