Xabi Alonso

Football manager and former professional footballer (midfielder)

Spanish Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, Spain

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Quick Info

ProfessionFootball manager and former professional footballer (midfielder)
NationalitySpanish
Date of Birth25/11/1981
Age44 years
BirthplaceTolosa, Gipuzkoa, Spain

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameXabier Alonso Olano

Career

Player Clubs
  • Real Sociedad (1999-2004)
  • Liverpool (2004-2009)
  • Real Madrid (2009-2014)
  • Bayern Munich (2014-2017)
International CareerSpain (114 caps, World Cup 2010 winner, Euro 2008 & 2012 winner)
Managerial Career
  • Real Madrid youth academy
  • Real Sociedad B (Sanse, 2019-2022)
  • Bayer Leverkusen (2022-present)
Major Achievements
  • UEFA Champions League: 2005 (Liverpool), 2014 (Real Madrid)
  • La Liga: 2011-12 (Real Madrid)
  • Bundesliga: 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 (Bayern Munich)
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2005 (Liverpool)
  • FA Cup: 2006 (Liverpool)
  • FA Community Shield: 2006 (Liverpool)
  • Copa del Rey: 2011, 2014 (Real Madrid)
  • DFL-Supercup: 2016 (Bayern Munich)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Tolosa, Basque Country.
2. Coached by Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, José Mourinho, and Rafa Benítez.
3. Retired from international football after 2014 World Cup.
4. Scored the opening goal in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final for Liverpool.
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