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Xabi Alonso Olano
Place of Birth: 
Tolosa, Spain
Date of Birth: 
25/11/1981
Position: 
Midfielder
Weight: 
79 kg
Height: 
182.7 cm
Nationality: 
Spanish

Born into a family known for its football prowess, Xabi Alonso came into this world on 25 November 1981 in the Basque town of Tolosa. Following in the footsteps of his father, Periko Alonso, Xabi lived in Barcelona until he was six before moving to San Sebastian, where he began his career as a footballer.

Xabi Alonso’s youth career began at Antiguoko, where he quickly stood out for his football prowess. Real Sociedad soon came calling, and his progress through the ranks culminated in his first team debut in Copa del Rey action against Logroñes. He debuted in Spain’s top flight in 1998.

Prior to the 2004/05 season, Alonso completed a switch to Liverpool, where he dazzled Kopites with his incredible vision and knack for the pass. His powerful long-range shot converted him into one of Europe’s best centre midfielders.

Xabi Alonso has featured for Spain since debuting in 2003, but his career highs were no doubt the 2008 Euro and 2010 World Cup won by Spain.

An eye for the pass, speed in distributing, vision for the game, a powerful shot… just some of the attributes of the Basque footballer who is a mainstay in the Real  Madrid midfield.

Xabi Alonso Olano
Place of Birth: 
Tolosa, Spain
Date of Birth: 
25/11/1981
Position: 
Midfielder
Weight: 
79 kg
Height: 
182.7 cm
Nationality: 
Spanish
Alonso scored 19 goals in his five seasons un the Premier League. Although not his main asset, the midfielder is a free-kick maestro from long range. A fan once won £25,000 after betting that Alonso could score from 65 metres out.
Xabi Alonso Olano
Place of Birth: 
Tolosa, Spain
Date of Birth: 
25/11/1981
Position: 
Midfielder
Weight: 
79 kg
Height: 
182.7 cm
Nationality: 
Spanish
  • La Liga: 2011/12
  • Copa del Rey: 2011
  • Spanish Super Cup: 2012
  • UEFA Champions League: 2005
  • European Super Cup: 2005
  • FA Cup: 2006
  • Community Shield: 2006
  • European Championship: 2008, 2012 
  • Bronze Medal, Confederations Cup: 2009
  • World Cup: 2010
     

  • Season 2011-2012
  • Season 2011-2012
  • Season 2010-2011
Statistics
Liga Española 1ª División 2012-13Champions League 2012-13Copa del Rey 2012-13
Games28107
Matches Started22107
Matches Subbed In600
Minutes Played2251898645
Minutes Played Starter2010898645
Minutes Played Sub24100
Goals Scored000
Headers Scored000
Goals w/ Right Foot000
Goals w/ Left Foot000
Penalty Kicks Scored000
Free Kicks Scored000
Goals as Starter000
Goals as Sub000
Shots1123
On-Goal Percentage365033
Assists w/ Goal512
Yellow Cards1122
Red Cards000
Fouls Committed371911
Fouls Drawn2498
Steals2659268
Turnovers23310446
Penalties Received000
Penalties Committed010
Crosses Into Big Box83259
Total Passes1925711427
Passes Completed1574578377
Passes Incompleted35113350
Statistics
Liga Española 1ª División 2011-12Champions League 2011-12Copa del Rey 2011-12
Games36104
Matches Started3594
Matches Subbed In110
Minutes Played3265865378
Minutes Played Starter3216830378
Minutes Played Sub49350
Goals Scored100
Headers Scored000
Goals w/ Right Foot100
Goals w/ Left Foot000
Penalty Kicks Scored000
Free Kicks Scored000
Goals as Starter100
Goals as Sub000
Shots2192
On-Goal Percentage19220
Assists w/ Goal710
Yellow Cards1341
Red Cards000
Fouls Committed611313
Fouls Drawn3584
Steals3048637
Turnovers2727234
Penalties Received000
Penalties Committed000
Crosses Into Big Box1112515
Total Passes2939813256
Passes Completed2546715221
Passes Incompleted3939835
Statistics
Liga Española 1ª División 2010-11Champions League 2010-11Copa del Rey 2010-11
Games34117
Matches Started29116
Matches Subbed In501
Minutes Played27961003639
Minutes Played Starter26351003592
Minutes Played Sub161047
Goals Scored001
Headers Scored000
Goals w/ Right Foot001
Goals w/ Left Foot000
Penalty Kicks Scored000
Free Kicks Scored001
Goals as Starter000
Goals as Sub001
Shots1859
On-Goal Percentage392033
Assists w/ Goal500
Yellow Cards1243
Red Cards010
Fouls Committed501913
Fouls Drawn312316
Steals28110238
Turnovers2479432
Penalties Received000
Penalties Committed101
Crosses Into Big Box934813
Total Passes2198884426
Passes Completed1824742375
Passes Incompleted37414251
Xabi Alonso Olano
Place of Birth: 
Tolosa, Spain
Date of Birth: 
25/11/1981
Position: 
Midfielder
Weight: 
79 kg
Height: 
182.7 cm
Nationality: 
Spanish
  • Real Sociedad (1996-2000)
  • SD. Eibar (2000)
  • Real Sociedad (2001-2004)
  • Liverpool (2004-2009)
  • Real Madrid (2009-present)
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