Alonso guided Bayer Leverkusen to win the 2023–24 DFB-Pokal, completing a domestic double.

Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title and first German championship in history.

Alonso was appointed head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.

Alonso was appointed manager of Real Sociedad B.

Alonso played his final professional game for Bayern Munich against Freiburg.

Alonso announced his retirement from professional football at the end of the 2016–17 season.

Alonso signed a contract extension with Bayern Munich until 2017.

Alonso was sent off in a 0–0 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

Alonso scored his first goal for Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen.

Alonso broke the record for most passes completed in a Bundesliga game with 196 passes against 1. FC Köln.

Alonso moved to Bayern Munich from Real Madrid.

Alonso retired from international football.

Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich 4–0 in the Champions League semi-final, with Alonso receiving a yellow card that ruled him out of the final.

Alonso won his 100th cap for Spain in the quarter-finals against France in Euro 2012, scoring both goals in a 2–0 victory.

Alonso scored his first goal for Real Madrid against Villarreal.

Alonso moved to Real Madrid from Liverpool.

Alonso signed a five-year contract extension with Liverpool.

Alonso scored his first international goal for Spain against Ukraine in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Alonso won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool, scoring in the penalty shootout against AC Milan.

Alonso moved to Liverpool from Real Sociedad.

Alonso made his international debut for Spain in a friendly against Ecuador.

Xabi Alonso was born in Tolosa, Spain.