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Xabi Alonso was born in Tolosa, Spain, marking the beginning of a storied career in football.
Youth Career
1990-1999
Alonso began his football journey at Antiguoko, a youth academy in Spain, where he honed his skills and laid the foundation for his future success.
Early Professional Career
1999-2004
Alonso joined Real Sociedad B in 1999 and quickly progressed to the first team, making 114 appearances and scoring 9 goals. He also had a brief loan stint at Eibar in 2000-2001.
Liverpool FC
2004-2009
Alonso moved to Liverpool in 2004, where he became a key player, making 143 appearances and scoring 15 goals. His time at Anfield included winning the European Cup in his first season.
Real Madrid
2009-2014
Alonso joined Real Madrid in 2009, playing a crucial role in the team's midfield. He won several titles, including LaLiga in 2011-12 and the Champions League in 2013-14.
Bayern Munich
2014-2017
Alonso moved to Bayern Munich in 2014, serving as a deep-lying playmaker and contributing to three league titles under Pep Guardiola.
Retirement
2017
Alonso retired as a player in 2017, concluding a distinguished career that earned him respect and admiration from rivals and fans alike.
Coaching Career Begins
2019-2022
Alonso started his coaching career by managing Real Sociedad B, where he impressed over three seasons.
Bayer Leverkusen Head Coach
2022-Present
Alonso took over as the head coach of Bayer Leverkusen in 2022, leading the team to a record-breaking first Bundesliga title and a DFB Cup victory in his first full season.
Brief
Known For
Professional football manager and former player.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 25 November 1981.
Born Place: Tolosa, Spain.
Career
Current occupation: Head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.
Past occupations: Professional football player.
Current Place of Work: Bayer Leverkusen.
Previous Place of Work: Real Sociedad B, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 1 European Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 LaLiga title, 2 Copas del Rey, 1 Spanish Super Cup, 1 World Cup with Spain, 2 European Championships with Spain.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Xabi Alonso Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Xabi Alonso.
Xabi Alonso was born in Tolosa, Spain, marking the beginning of a storied career in football.
Youth Career
1990-1999
Alonso began his football journey at Antiguoko, a youth academy in Spain, where he honed his skills and laid the foundation for his future success.
Early Professional Career
1999-2004
Alonso joined Real Sociedad B in 1999 and quickly progressed to the first team, making 114 appearances and scoring 9 goals. He also had a brief loan stint at Eibar in 2000-2001.
Liverpool FC
2004-2009
Alonso moved to Liverpool in 2004, where he became a key player, making 143 appearances and scoring 15 goals. His time at Anfield included winning the European Cup in his first season.
Real Madrid
2009-2014
Alonso joined Real Madrid in 2009, playing a crucial role in the team's midfield. He won several titles, including LaLiga in 2011-12 and the Champions League in 2013-14.
Bayern Munich
2014-2017
Alonso moved to Bayern Munich in 2014, serving as a deep-lying playmaker and contributing to three league titles under Pep Guardiola.
Retirement
2017
Alonso retired as a player in 2017, concluding a distinguished career that earned him respect and admiration from rivals and fans alike.
Coaching Career Begins
2019-2022
Alonso started his coaching career by managing Real Sociedad B, where he impressed over three seasons.
Bayer Leverkusen Head Coach
2022-Present
Alonso took over as the head coach of Bayer Leverkusen in 2022, leading the team to a record-breaking first Bundesliga title and a DFB Cup victory in his first full season.
Brief
Known For
Professional football manager and former player.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 25 November 1981.
Born Place: Tolosa, Spain.
Career
Current occupation: Head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.
Past occupations: Professional football player.
Current Place of Work: Bayer Leverkusen.
Previous Place of Work: Real Sociedad B, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 1 European Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 LaLiga title, 2 Copas del Rey, 1 Spanish Super Cup, 1 World Cup with Spain, 2 European Championships with Spain.
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