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Abel Luís da Silva Costa Xavier, pron. , (born November 30, 1972 in Nampula, Mozambique) is a professional footballer for the Los Angeles Galaxy and international for Portugal. Xavier is widely regarded as a utility back player but fits the role of a holding midfielder when the necessity arises. Although still regarded as one of the original stalwarts of the Portuguese National team, Xavier's reputation as a footballer has waned and he will, probably, largely be remembered as one of the many players who never fulfilled his potential as well as for his eccentric hairstyles.