Abel Xavier
Abel Luís da Silva Costa Xavier is a Portuguese football manager and former professional footballer who played as a right-back. He was born in Nampula on 30 November 1972 and played in defence for Portugal's football community. Xavier spent 2002 at Liverpool, where he made 21 appearances and scored 2 goals. After his playing career, he moved into football management.
Liverpool FC career record
- Position: DF
- Nationality: Portugal
- Born in: Nampula
- Liverpool career: 2002–2002
- Appearances: 21
- Goals: 2
Abel Xavier stats for Liverpool
Abel Xavier made 21 appearances and scored 2 goals for Liverpool between 2002 and 2002, 0.10 goals per game. Among the 324 players in our Liverpool FC records that is 213th for appearances and 162nd for goals.
Abel Xavier is one of 7 players from Portugal in the records. Others include Diogo Jota, Raul Meireles, Fabio Carvalho, Joao Carlos Teixeira.
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Frequently asked questions
How many goals has Abel Xavier scored for Liverpool?
Abel Xavier scored 2 goals in 21 appearances for Liverpool (2002–2002), according to the player records on Liverpool Vibes.
When did Abel Xavier play for Liverpool?
Abel Xavier played for Liverpool FC from 2002 to 2002.
Where is Abel Xavier from?
Abel Xavier was born in Nampula, Portugal.