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Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas i Soler or Cesc Fabregas is a Spanish footballer who ever played for 8 years (2003-2011) in Arsenal, a leading club in the Premier League. But he returned to his home club, FC Barcelona, at August 2011. He plays as a central midfielder for Arsenal, La Liga club FC Barcelona, and Spain national team.
Fabregas was born at 4 May 1987 in Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain), to Francesc Fàbregas, Sr., who runs a property company, and Núria Soler, the owner of a pastry company. Fàbregas has supported FC Barcelona since childhood. He began football career with CE Mataró, before being signed for Barcelona's youth academy since the age of 10 years (1997). He then moved to Arsenal academy in 11 September 2003 at the age of 16 because he sensed limited opportunities at Barcelona.
Not until two months after joining, Fabregas made his debut for the Arsenal senior team on October 23, 2003, in a League Cup match against Rotherham United. Thus he became Arsenal's youngest ever first team player, aged 16 years and 177 days. He later became the youngest goalscorer in Arsenal's history when scored a goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 5–1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the next round of the League Cup.
Then, 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 international football, the Spaniard's national career began when he stands for Spain Under-17 side at the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Finland. As a result of his club performances, he was called up to the senior squad in 2006. He has played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2008 and 2010 FIFA World Cup, helping Spain to become eventual winners in the two most recent tournaments.
In international football, the Spaniard's national career began when he stands for Spain Under-17 side at the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Finland. As a result of his club performances, he was called up to the senior squad in 2006. He has played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2008 and 2010 FIFA World Cup, helping Spain to become eventual winners in the two most recent tournaments.
Fabregas was chosen by coach Vicente del Bosque to Spanish squad for 2010 World Cup in South Africa. But he never played as a starter in Spain seven matches. Del Bosque prefer Sergio Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Xavi and Andrés Iniesta. He only played as a substitute in four games. But in the final he was able to give a best assists to Iniesta, who made Spain win over Netherlands and won the world title for the first time.*