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Xabi Alonso

Born: November 25, 1981 (age 43)

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-Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole has 1,162 articles about Xabi Alonso. Articles 1 to 40:
Germany's Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz celebrate the team's first goal on June 14, 2024 [IMAGO]
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola sent £83m warning as silver lining revealed
Bayern Munich chief Jan-Christian Dreesen fires a warning shot to Manchester City and Real Madrid over their pursuits of Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz.
Feb 9, 18:55
Manager of Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso in a press conference, on February 5, 2025
Preview: Wolfsburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 6, 23:52
Manager Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen during his side's match against Augsburg, on December 14, 2024
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. FC Koln - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's DFB-Pokal clash between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Koln, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 3, 23:26
Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton pictured on November 2, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Championship club 'showing interest' in £10m deadline day deal
Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton is reportedly wanted by Championship side Middlesbrough in a late deadline day deal that could fetch more than £10m.
Feb 3, 18:39
Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid during his side's LaLiga match against Espanyol, on February 1, 2025
Real Madrid transfer latest: Will Carlo Ancelotti make deadline day signing after Antonio Rudiger injury?
Real Madrid are in the midst of a defensive injury crisis but only have hours left to make a signing before the closure of the January transfer window.
Feb 3, 01:08
Manager Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen during his side's match against Augsburg, on December 14, 2024
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Hoffenheim - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 31, 22:51
RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose after his side's match against Sturm Graz, on January 29, 2025
Preview: Union Berlin vs. RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Union Berlin and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 30, 22:44
Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface pictured on September 22, 2024
Transfer news and rumours: Victor Boniface to Al-Nassr, Luis Guilherme to Shakhtar Donetsk, Eli Junior Kroupi to Bournemouth
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Victor Boniface to Al-Nassr, Luis Guilherme to West Ham United and Eli Junior Kroupi to Bournemouth.
Jan 29, 10:33
Brighton & Hove Albion's Evan Ferguson in action on December 15, 2024
Evan Ferguson chase: European giant 'leading the race' for Brighton & Hove Albion forward
A new frontrunner reportedly emerges in the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion forward Evan Ferguson before the February 3 deadline.
Jan 28, 15:38
Barcelona's Andreas Christensen on August 12, 2024
Transfer news and rumours today: Andreas Christensen to Brentford, Mario Hermoso to Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Andreas Christensen to Brentford and Mario Hermoso to Bayer Leverkusen.
Jan 28, 11:43
Manchester City's James McAtee on December 4, 2024
Man City reject James McAtee loan offer as Bayer Leverkusen turn focus to Aston Villa attacker?
Manchester City reportedly reject a loan proposal for James McAtee as Bayer Leverkusen switch their focus to an Aston Villa attacker.
Jan 28, 00:18
Exequiel Palacios of Bayer Leverkusen during his side's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, on January 21, 2025
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Sparta Prague - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Sparta Prague, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 27, 22:54
Sandro Tonali celebrates his goal for Newcastle United on December 18, 2024
Real Madrid, Man City 'watching' Newcastle United star ahead of potential summer swoop
Real Madrid and Manchester City are reportedly eyeing up a summer move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, who wants to play regular Champions League football.
Jan 27, 17:55
Manchester City's James McAtee on December 4, 2024
Man City transfer news: Citizens receive James McAtee offer from Bundesliga giants?
Manchester City youngster James McAtee is reportedly attracting loan interest from Bayer Leverkusen, who have approached the Citizens over a possible January deal.
Jan 27, 13:04
Manager of Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso during his side's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, on January 21, 2025
Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 23, 23:45
Real Madrid CF head coach Carlo Ancelotti on September 24, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti future: Will legendary Real Madrid boss leave Bernabeu this summer?
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti firmly denies suggestions that he could leave Bernabeu at the end of the campaign and is planning to stay until 2029.
Jan 22, 10:15
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on October 5, 2024
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti intends to leave Bernabeu in summer?
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti allegedly informs club officials that he intends to depart the Bernabeu at the end of the season.
Jan 21, 09:21
Manager Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen during his side's match against Augsburg, on December 14, 2024
Xabi Alonso responds to Real Madrid rumours amid speculation over Carlo Ancelotti's future
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso responds to rumours linking him with the Real Madrid job following fresh reports regarding Carlo Ancelotti's future.
Jan 21, 00:58
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone on May 19, 2024
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 19, 18:52
 Former Arsenal and Liverpool wingers gives his take on the title race involving his two old teams on January 17, 2025
Liverpool backed for Premier League, Champions League double as Nottingham Forest title verdict delivered
The Premier League title is still Liverpool's to throw away despite their recent setback at fellow chasers Nottingham Forest, Jermaine Pennant tells Sports Mole.
Jan 17, 18:27
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso during his side's match against Mainz 05, on January 14, 2025
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Monchengladbach - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 16, 22:12
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling: Five greatest El Clasico matches ever
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 13, 08:00
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso during his side's match against Borussia Dortmund, on January 10, 2024
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Mainz 05 - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Mainz 05, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 23:43
Manchester City's Kyle Walker on November 5, 2024
Kyle Walker asks to leave Man City: Three potential replacements for veteran right-back after Pep Guardiola transfer bombshell
Sports Mole takes a look at three potential Kyle Walker replacements for Man City after manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that the right-back has asked to leave the club and 'explore options abroad'.
Jan 11, 20:33
Bayer Leverkusen's Matej Kovar celebrates on December 10, 2024
Man United transfer news: Red Devils to replace Altay Bayindir with former goalkeeper?
Manchester United reportedly identify a former goalkeeper as a potential replacement for current number two Altay Bayindir.
Jan 9, 14:19
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso at a press conference on November 4, 2024
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 8, 22:32
Germany's Kai Havertz celebrates with Jonathan Tah and Jamal Musiala on September 7, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: Club have 'not yet finalised' pre-contract agreement with German international
Barcelona are reportedly still waiting on a decision from Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah over a potential free transfer next summer.
Jan 8, 13:53
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on December 22, 2024
Liverpool vs. Man United: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic? Who makes our combined XI from Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both clubs throughout the Premier League era.
Jan 4, 13:27
Udinese's Thomas Kristensen pictured on December 23, 2024
Tottenham 'in three-team transfer fight' for £16.5m defender as Ange Postecoglou battles Liverpool legend
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly one of three teams pursuing a winter deal for Udinese defender Thomas Kristensen, who is also wanted by Bayer Leverkusen.
Jan 3, 18:04
Real Madrid CF head coach Carlo Ancelotti on September 24, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti addresses Real Madrid future as Italian responds to Roma links
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti addresses his future at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Italian responds to speculation linking him with the Roma job.
Dec 30, 20:05
Spain's Martin Zubimendi pictured at a press conference on October 9, 2024
Man City, Liverpool suffer £49.7m transfer blow as 'four boxes ticked' for Real Madrid
Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool reportedly face a fresh threat in their pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Dec 30, 15:39
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on October 23, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: 'Blockbuster swoop' being prepared to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool are allegedly planning what is described as 'a blockbuster swoop' as they bid to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2025.
Dec 30, 10:01
Barcelona sporting director Deco on May 19, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants 'secure deal' for in-demand centre-back as two players 'move towards exit door'
Barcelona reportedly win the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah on a free transfer next summer.
Dec 28, 18:36
Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong reacts during his side's UEFA Champions League game against Liverpool FC on November 5, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot 'rules out' move for 24-year-old as Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement
Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong is reportedly not a concrete transfer target for Liverpool in 2025, as Arne Slot prefers a traditional right-back.
Dec 22, 17:16
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on December 4, 2024
Tottenham vs. Liverpool: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son? Who makes our combined XI from the Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both clubs during the Premier League era.
Dec 21, 13:28
Manager Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen during his side's match against Augsburg, on December 14, 2024
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Freiburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 19, 23:35
Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty for France against Argentina on December 18, 2022
The top 10 football matches of all time
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Dec 18, 16:20
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured on September 1, 2024
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'open to selling' first-team pair next summer
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to let defensive duo David Alaba and Eder Militao leave the club next summer, due to persistent injury concerns.
Dec 18, 14:29
Manager of Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso during his side's UEFA Champions League match against Inter Milan, on December 10, 2024
Preview: Augsburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 12, 22:31
Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho on October 3, 2024
Jose Mourinho opens door to Real Madrid return as Fenerbahce boss makes "big fan" claim
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho refuses to rule out the prospect of returning to Real Madrid for a second spell as manager.
Dec 11, 20:36
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Bayern MunichBayern21173165194654
2Bayer LeverkusenB. Leverkusen21137149272246
3Eintracht FrankfurtFrankfurt21116446281839
4RB Leipzig2110653629736
5Stuttgart2110563931835
6Freiburg2110382836-833
7Mainz 05Mainz219573324932
8Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia M'bach219483331231
9Wolfsburg218674335830
10Werder Bremen218673439-530
11Borussia DortmundDortmund218583736129
12Augsburg217682435-1127
13Union BerlinUnion Berlin216692027-724
14St Pauli2163121824-621
15Hoffenheim2146112644-1818
16Heidenheim2142152543-1814
17Holstein Kiel2134143354-2113
18VfL BochumVfL Bochum2125141946-2711


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