769 appearances for FC Barcelona from 1998 to 2015; scored 85 goals.
133 appearances for Spain National Football Team from 2000 to 2014; won the UEFA Euro (2008 and 2012) and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Honours with FC Barcelona: La Liga (1999, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015); Copa del Rey (2009, 2012, 2015); Supercopa de España (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013); UEFA Champions League (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015); UEFA Super Cup (2009, 2011); FIFA Club World Cup (2009, 2011).
Won the silver medal with Spain Olympic football team at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Former boyfriend of Elsa Egea.
Met his wife Nuria Cunillera at young, they married in 2013.
Has a two children with his wife Nuria Cunillera: Asia (b. 2016) and Dan (b. 2018).
3rd place at Ballon d'Or: 2009, 2010, 2011.