As already said, Pirlo obviously has and can be a very good player, up to you to decide which was better at their prime. Recently, this guy hasn't been the same player from 2006-2008.
I have watched Xavi play plenty of times for both Barcelona and Spain. I've never seen him have the same kind of majesticness and amazing ball control that Pirlo has had in the past few games. Sure Xavi has pretty good ball control and is very composed but not to the level that Pirlo has been.
As already said, Pirlo obviously has and can be a very good player, up to you to decide which was better at their prime. Recently, this guy hasn't been the same player from 2006-2008.
Pirlo is crap for a few seasons and plays 3 good games for us = He's the best
Xavi plays amazing for years and years and wins trophy after trophy = He's not better than Pirlo.
Pirlo is crap for a few seasons and plays 3 good games for us = He's the best
Xavi plays amazing for years and years and wins trophy after trophy = He's not better than Pirlo.
They both have amazing qualities but at this very moment, if I had to choose one for a team or I needed a midfielder to get or assist a goal, I'd choose Pirlo.