Xavier O'Callaghan

Xavier O'Callaghan Ferrer (born 2 March 1972 in Barcelona, Spain) is a Spanish handball player who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Xavier O’Callaghan
Personal information
Full name	Xavier O’Callaghan Ferrer
Born	(1972-03-02) 2 March 1972 (age 53) Tarragona, Spain
Nationality	Spanish
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Number	4
Youth career
Years	Team
1986–1990	FC Barcelona
Senior clubs
Years	Team
1990–2005	FC Barcelona
National team
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1993–2004	Spain	87	(140)
Medal record Men's Handball 2000 Sydney Team

He came up through the youth ranks at FC Barcelona, and here he played his entire career. He won 55 titles with the club, including the EHF Champions League 6 times. FC Barcalona has retired the number 4, his shirt number in his honour.^[1]

In the 2000 Olympics he won the bronze medal with the Spanish team. He played three matches and scored five goals.

Four years later he finished seventh with the Spanish handball team in the 2004 Olympic tournament. He played six matches and scored eight goals.

He was included in the European Handball Federation Hall of Fame in 2023.^[2]

Honours

• EHF Champions League
  • Winner: 2024