Sporty Info: Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas

Thursday, 5 January 2012 04:19 By Admin , In Cesc Fabregas , Football

Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas i Soler (born 4 May 1987) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona. Fàbregas started his career as a trainee with Barcelona but was signed by Premier League side Arsenal in September 2003 at the age of 16. Following injuries to key midfielders in the 2004–05 season, he went on to establish himself as Arsenal's starting central midfielder, playmaker, and captain. He broke several of the club's records in the process, earning a reputation as one of the best young players for his position. In 2011, he returned to Barcelona for an initial fee of £29m (€34m) with a further £4m (€5m) in variables.

Full name: Francesc Fàbregas i Soler

Date of birth: 4 May 1987

Place of birth: Arenys de Mar, Spain

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Playing position: Midfielder

Current club: Barcelona

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