This is the 2469th most frequent Spanish word.
xavi
"Xavi" is a Catalan given name, a diminutive form of "Xavier," meaning "new house" or "bright."
In this sentence, 'Xavi' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Xavi es un hombre muy amable.
Xavi is a very kind man.
Here, 'Xavi' is used to refer to a well-known soccer player, specifying comparison.
Mi amigo juega fútbol como Xavi.
My friend plays soccer like Xavi.
In this instance, 'Xavi' is used possessively, attributing the action to him.