22 Facts About Cesc Fabregas

1. Cesc Fabregas would fit right in on a hot, rainy night in Couva.

2. Cesc Fabregas could be one of the big names to move in the winter window.

3. Cesc Fabregas is a player who interests the best Serie A teams, with AC Milan supposedly being the most interested suitor.

4. Cesc Fabregas is undoubtedly one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the Premier League.

5. In 2011, Cesc Fabregas signed a sponsorship deal with German sportswear and equipment supplier, Puma.

6. In July 2013, Cesc Fabregas won a court case over the marital home with Semaan's ex-husband.

7. Cesc Fabregas married his long time girlfriend Daniella Semaan in May 2018.

8. Cesc Fabregas was not selected for the Spain squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup; he instead joined the BBC as a studio analyst for the tournament.

9. Cesc Fabregas was named in Spain's 30-man provisional squad for the World Cup, and was included in the final list for the tournament.

10. Cesc Fabregas was named in the provisional squad in the lead up to the 2013 Confederations Cup by del Bosque.

11. Cesc Fabregas was selected as a part of del Bosque's 23-man squad for UEFA Euro 2012.

12. In the Final itself, Cesc Fabregas set up the extra-time winner for Iniesta to win Spain the World Cup for the first time in their history.

13. Cesc Fabregas was selected as a part of del Bosque's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

14. For his efforts, Cesc Fabregas was named in the Team of the Tournament, a 23-man squad selected by the UEFA Technical Team.

15. In that game, Cesc Fabregas became the youngest player capped for Spain in 70 years, beating Sergio Ramos' record.

16. On 4 February 2017, Cesc Fabregas scored against former club Arsenal when he collected goalkeeper Petr Cech's poor clearance and chipped the ball back over him.

17. On 14 December 2016, Cesc Fabregas led Chelsea to their tenth consecutive league victory with his first league goal of the season, scoring in the 40th minute against Sunderland.

18. Cesc Fabregas completed 123 passes, the most by any player on either side.

19. Cesc Fabregas spoke of his transfer, saying, "I asked Barcelona to find a way for me to leave the club.

20. While the contract was unusually long, Cesc Fabregas cited Arsenal's playing style and Wenger as reasons for his long-term commitment to the club.

21. On 12 October 2015, Cesc Fabregas earned his 100th cap for Spain.

22. Cesc Fabregas came through La Masia, Barcelona's youth academy, leaving at 16 when he was signed by Premier League club Arsenal in September 2003.