Xabi Alonso

Born: November 25, 1981

Height: 6' 0" (183cm)

Hometown: Tolosa, Spain
Nationality: Spain Spanish

Position: Defensive midfielder
Xabi Alonso
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Career History
Senior2000-2004Real Sociedad
→ 2000-2001Eibar (loan)
2004-2009Liverpool
2009-2014Real Madrid
2014-2017Bayern Munich
International2003-2014Spain
Managerial2022-2025Bayer Leverkusen
2025-Real Madrid
Sports Mole has 1,743 articles about Xabi Alonso. Articles 1 to 40:
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso on December 10, 2025
Real Madrid news: Xabi Alonso's Bernabeu spell by the numbers
Xabi Alonso is no longer Real Madrid's manager. Several figures illustrate the surprise sacking of the former Bayer Leverkusen boss.
09:31
 Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on September 27, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Xabi Alonso still fuming over missed summer priority signing
Just hours after their defeat to FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, Real Madrid announced the departure of their manager Xabi Alonso, replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.
08:39
 David Lynch/Barnsley composite
Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley: "Same old questions" for Arne Slot in FA Cup win amid Xabi Alonso fear
Liverpool expert David Lynch gives his reaction to the Reds' 4-1 FA Cup victory over Barnsley at Anfield.
22:14
 Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong on January 11, 2025
Barcelona injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Racing de Santander: Frenkie De Jong, Gavi, Andreas Christensen updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey clash against Racing de Santander.
19:08
 Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on June 18, 2025
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid: What happens now? Who will replace the Spaniard at Bernabeu?
Real Madrid announce the departure of head coach Xabi Alonso "by mutual consent", with Alvaro Arbeloa placed in charge of the capital giants.
17:33
 Thiago Pitarch of Real Madrid on January 4, 2026
Real Madrid lineup vs. Albacete: Predicted Los Blancos XI for Copa del Rey contest including debut for wonderkid
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Wednesday's Copa del Rey last-16 contest with Albacete.
11:17
 Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso on December 10, 2025
Preview:Albacete vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa del Rey contest between Albacete and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
10:59
 Real Madrid president Florentino Perez pictured in April 2025
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez makes Xabi Alonso 'decision' after El Clasico defeat
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez remains fully behind manager Xabi Alonso despite the disappointment of the defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, according to a report.
09:48
 Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on September 27, 2025
Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Los Blancos superstar to be assessed after suffering injury in El Clasico
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde will be assessed on Monday after picking up an injury during Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final loss to Barcelona.
Jan 12, 09:07
 Raphinha of Barcelona celebrates on January 11, 2026
Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Highlights, man of the match stats as Raphinha bags El Clasico brace in Supercopa de Espana final
Barcelona win the Supercopa de Espana final 3-2, beating El Clasico rivals Real Madrid in a thriller at Alinma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City on Sunday.
Jan 11, 21:17
 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on November 1, 2025
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Los Blancos head coach Xabi Alonso delivers injury update ahead of El Clasico
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso provides a positive fitness update ahead of Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona.
Jan 10, 12:45
 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring on December 3, 2025
Real Madrid lineup vs. Barcelona: Predicted Los Blancos XI for El Clasico including Kylian Mbappe decision
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final with Barcelona.
Jan 9, 13:53
 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal feature image
Preview:Barcelona vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 9, 13:24
 Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in action for Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26, 2013
Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Real Madrid and Barcelona: Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 9, 10:30
 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates in action on November 26, 2025
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe fitness revealed ahead of Spanish Super Cup final
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso reveals that Kylian Mbappe will join up with the Los Blancos squad ahead of Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final.
Jan 9, 07:42
 Vinicius Junior and Xabi Alonso head coach of Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso lashes out at Simeone after clash with Vinicius Junior: 'It goes beyond respect'
Real Madrid manager disapproves of Atletico Madrid boss's behaviour in controversy with Brazilian in Spanish Super Cup.
Jan 9, 07:08
 Real Madrid's Federico Valverde on January 8, 2026
Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Los Blancos set up El Clasico in final of Spanish Super Cup
Real Madrid book their spot in the final of the Spanish Super Cup courtesy of a 2-1 success over Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.
Jan 8, 21:01
 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Trent Alexander-Arnold feature image
Spanish Super Cup: Real Madrid confirm squad as major Kylian Mbappe, Trent Alexander-Arnold decisions are made
Real Madrid confirm their squad for the Spanish Super Cup, and there is no place for Kylian Mbappe, with a knee problem ruling the France international out of the tournament.
Jan 7, 09:35
 Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen on August 30, 2025
Real Madrid lineup vs. Atletico Madrid: Predicted XI for Spanish Super Cup semi-final with Kylian Mbappe out and Dean Huijsen in fitness race
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Thursday's Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid.
Jan 6, 23:30
 Gonzalo Garcia celebrates after scoring for Real Madrid on January 04, 2026
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Supercopa de Espana clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 6, 22:52
 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates in action on November 26, 2025
Kylian Mbappe injury update: Will Real Madrid forward feature in Spanish Super Cup?
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso reveals that Kylian Mbappe could be involved in the Spanish Super Cup.
Jan 5, 08:09
 Gonzalo Garcia of Real Madrid celebrates on January 04, 2026
Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Gonzalo Garcia masterclass
Gonzalo Garcia's perfect hat-trick leads Real Madrid to a vital 5-1 victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday evening.
Jan 4, 17:16
 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior on December 11, 2025
Preview:Real Madrid vs Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 2, 17:42
 Xabi Alonso/Arne Slot/Emile Heskey composite
Next Liverpool manager: Emile Heskey delivers Xabi Alonso verdict as pressure remains on Arne Slot
Former Liverpool and England striker Emile Heskey exclusively delivers his verdict on Xabi Alonso potentially replacing Arne Slot as Reds head coach in 2026.
Jan 2, 12:47
 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior on December 11, 2025
Real Madrid vs. Real Betis: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for La Liga clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Betis.
Jan 1, 16:57
 Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is frustrated on November 30, 2025
Real Madrid confirm Kylian Mbappe injury: When will the Frenchman return? Who will replace him in the Los Blancos XI?
Real Madrid confirm that Kylian Mbappe has suffered a knee injury during a training session, with the Frenchman now set for a spell on the sidelines.
Jan 1, 13:28
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Real Madrid's most expensive signings ever: Will Los Blancos spend in January?
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Real Madrid's illustrious history.
Jan 1, 10:20
 Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso on November 30, 2025
Real Madrid January transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Xabi Alonso's side in 2026 winter window
Track all of Real Madrid's January transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, net spend and latest rumours.
Jan 1, 09:45
 Ranking five Mohamed Salah replacements Liverpool could target in January
Ranking five Mo Salah replacements Liverpool could target in January transfer window including Karim Adeyemi and Rodrygo
Sports Mole ranks five Mohamed Salah replacements that Liverpool could target in the January transfer window, including Karim Adeyemi and Rodrygo.
Dec 31, 23:25
 Ibrahim Maza pictured on 17 December 2025
Barcelona transfer news: Barca scouts monitor Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza at AFCON after impressive Algeria displays
Barcelona send scouts to the Africa Cup of Nations to monitor Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, who has impressed with Algeria at the tournament.
Dec 31, 20:56
 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois on February 11, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos identify Swedish teenager Simon Eriksson as long-term Thibaut Courtois successor
Real Madrid reportedly identify IF Elfsborg goalkeeper Simon Eriksson as a potential long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Dec 30, 20:20
 Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid celebrates scoring against Levante, on September 23, 2025
Franco Mastantuono future: Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso 'block' £38m Argentine's January loan despite Napoli, PSG interest
Mastantuono is set to remain at Real Madrid for the rest of the 2025-26 season after Xabi Alonso blocked a January loan move for the £38m Argentine wonderkid, rejecting reported interest from Napoli and PSG.
Dec 28, 21:17
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on October 29, 2025
Manchester City: Six managers who could succeed Pep Guardiola
Enzo Maresca has been strongly linked with succeeding his former mentor, but there are other plausible names to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.
Dec 26, 06:10
 Real Madrid's Endrick pictured on September 23, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Lyon 'agree' Endrick loan move with Los Blancos salary coverage revealed
Real Madrid reportedly agree a deal with Lyon for Brazilian striker Endrick to join the French side on loan for the second half of the season.
Dec 23, 10:47
 Liverpool will reportedly be keeping their eye on a potential successor to Arne Slot
Arne Slot future: Liverpool "keeping an eye" on new manager as Tottenham performance fuels Premier League concern
Liverpool boss Arne Slot may not be safe in the Anfield dugout, as the club will reportedly be keeping an eye on a potential successor to the Dutchman.
Dec 21, 16:55
 Real Madrid players celebrates a goal
Real Madrid 2-0 Sevilla: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe star for Real
Real Madrid emerge 2-0 winners against Sevilla on Saturday evening in La Liga thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.
Dec 20, 22:48
 Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on December 3, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Summer signing 'requests' January loan move
One of the players who arrived at Real Madrid this summer has reportedly asked the club's hierarchy to leave on loan during the January transfer window.
Dec 19, 16:08
 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior on December 11, 2025
Real Madrid vs Sevilla - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Sevilla, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 16:22
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on December 4, 2024
Spurs vs. Liverpool: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son? Who makes our combined XI from the Premier League era?
Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
Dec 18, 13:44
 Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
The top 10 football matches of all time: Which incredible games make the list?
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Dec 18, 07:00
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