Spain 
The supremely deft 21-year-old is already regarded, by most, to be one of the world's best midfielders.
He has gone from strength to strength since he was brought to Arsenal from Barcelona by manager Arsene Wenger in 2003, establishing himself as the heartbeat of The Gunners' play.
The Emirates club moved quickly as interested began to surround the gifted youngster, eventually tying him down on an eight-year contract.
Fabregas' international career began at youth level, where he was voted Player of the Tournament at the 2003 FIFA Under 17 World Championship.
He soon made his senior bow, becoming the youngest player to be capped for Spain in 70 years.
In 2006, he was the youngest player in Spanish football history to represent the country in a World Cup.
He eight made appearances in Spain's march to qualification for Austria and Switzerland, and looks set to partner Xavi in the hub of Luis Aaragones' starting XI.
