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Sergio Busquets is a decorated defensive midfielder known for his strategic play and extensive achievements with top clubs and the Spanish national team.
Busquets joined Inter Miami CF, reuniting with Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba. Both Busquets and Messi were eligible to appear in Miami's first Leagues Cup match against Liga MX's Cruz Azul. His on-field partnership with Messi has been highlighted for its elegance and impact on the team.
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Born on July 16, 1988, in Sabadell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Sergio Busquets Burgos developed his football skills from a young age, playing for local teams like Badia del Vallès, Barberà Andalucía, Lleida, and Jàbac Terrassa before joining Barcelona’s youth academy in 2005. His early career saw him score seven goals in 26 games for the Juvenil A team. By 2007, under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, he was promoted to Barcelona’s B team, helping them achieve promotion to the third division. His talent quickly earned him a debut with the first team in a Copa Catalunya match.
Busquets made his La Liga debut on September 13, 2008, featuring for 90 minutes in a 1–1 home draw against Racing Santander. He scored his first UEFA Champions League goal on October 22, 2008, against Basel. In December 2008, he signed a contract extension with Barcelona until 2013, with an €80 million buyout clause. His consistent performance led him to become a regular starter, famously contributing to Barcelona’s 2–0 victory over Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League Final. This achievement made him and his father, Carles Busquets, one of only three father-son duos to win Europe’s top club competition with the same team.
His career with Barcelona spanned 14 years, from 2008 to 2023, where he made over 700 appearances and secured 32 trophies. These included nine La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, and three UEFA Champions League titles. Busquets was an integral part of the Barcelona midfield trio alongside Andrés Iniesta and Xavi, contributing to two continental trebles in 2008–09 and 2014–15. In 2023, he transitioned to Major League Soccer (MLS), joining Inter Miami CF, where he reunited with former teammates Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba. He announced his retirement from football at the end of the 2025 MLS season. Internationally, Busquets made his senior debut for Spain in April 2009, earning 143 caps and playing a key role in Spain’s 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 victories. He retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup.
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