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Xabi Alonso

Spanish professional football manager and former player, born in 1981. Xabi Alonso was born on 25 November 1981.

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Who is Xabi Alonso?

Xabi Alonso is best known for Renowned as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, known for exceptional passing and long-distance shooting. Xabi Alonso is a Spanish public figure. Xabi Alonso was born on 25 November 1981, which places Xabi Alonso among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1980s. On Dead or Alive, Xabi Alonso is listed in the World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends categories, where you can test yourself on similar names. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Xabi Alonso is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

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Known for: Renowned as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, known for exceptional passing and long-distance shooting.
Nationality: Spanish
Born: 25 November 1981
Listed under: World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends

About Xabi Alonso

Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, he was known for his passing range and long-distance shooting. Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad, the main team of his home province Gipuzkoa. After a brief loan period at Eibar, he was appointed as captain of Real Sociedad and finished as runners-up in La Liga in the 2002–03 season. He moved to Liverpool in 2004 for £10.5 million and won the UEFA Champions League in his first season, scoring in the final. He later won the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield. Alonso moved to Real Madrid in 2009 in a deal worth £30 million and won La Liga, two Copa del Rey titles, and another UEFA Champions League. He made his international debut for Spain in April 2003 and went on to win the European Championship twice in 2008 and 2012, as well as the 2010 World Cup. He also represented Spain at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup. On 23 June 2012, Alonso won his 100th cap for Spain in the quarter-final of Euro 2012 against France, where he scored both goals in a 2–0 victory. His 114 appearances make him the eighth-most capped player in Spain's history.

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What is Xabi Alonso known for?

Xabi Alonso is known for Renowned as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, known for exceptional passing and long-distance shooting.

When was Xabi Alonso born?

Xabi Alonso was born on 25 November 1981.

What nationality is Xabi Alonso?

Xabi Alonso's nationality is Spanish.

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Xabi Alonso appears in World Cup Soccer Legends, Sports Legends.

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