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.
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.
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.
Honours
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La
Liga: 2011/12
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Copa
del Rey: 2011
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UEFA
Champions League: 2005
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European
Super Cup: 2005
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FA
Cup: 2006
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Community
Shield: 2006
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European
Championship: 2008
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Bronze
Medal, Confederations Cup: 2009
·
World
Cup: 2010
Career
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Real
Sociedad (1996-2000)
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SD.
Eibar (2000)
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Real
Sociedad (2001-2004)
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Liverpool
(2004-2009)
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Real
Madrid (2009-present)
Source : http://www.realmadrid.com
