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Xabi Alonso

Born: November 25, 1981 (age 42)

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
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds fans after the match on February 24, 2024
Bayern Munich 'make major call on Erik ten Hag future'
Bayern Munich are no longer considering appointing Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag as their next head coach, according to a report.
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference on May 7, 2024
Real Madrid 'favourites to sign £128m-rated star in 2025'
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Feyenoord coach Arne Slot on April 20, 2023
Liverpool players 'underwhelmed by Arne Slot appointment'
Liverpool players are supposedly left underwhelmed by the appointment of Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's successor.
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Roma's Paulo Dybala in action with Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie on May 2, 2024
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reacts on February 18, 2024
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Bayern Munich are keen to appoint Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag as their new manager this summer, according to a report.
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal on March 31, 2024
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Feyenoord coach Arne Slot on October 4, 2023
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Feyenoord boss Arne Slot is confident that Liverpool will reach an agreement to appoint him as Jurgen Klopp's replacement despite insisting that a deal is yet to be confirmed.
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Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring against Roma on May 2, 2024
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Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring against Roma on May 2, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen secure two-goal lead in Europa League semi-final against Roma
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen record a 2-0 victory over Roma in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final in Italy.
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Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on April 30, 2024
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Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini in action with Bayer Leverkusen's Kerem Demirbay on May 18, 2023
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May 2, 10:19
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot on October 4, 2023
Arsenal coach 'wanted by Feyenoord as Arne Slot replacement'
Feyenoord reportedly identify Arsenal assistant Albert Stuivenberg as an ideal successor to Liverpool-bound head coach Jurgen Klopp.
Apr 29, 10:27
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their third goal with Leon Goretzka, Kingsley Coman and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on January 12, 2024
Bayern Munich talks with former Manchester United manager confirmed
Bayern Munich confirm they have been holding discussions with Austria boss Ralf Rangnick to become their next head coach.
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Feyenoord coach Arne Slot reacts on November 28, 2023
Liverpool reach agreement with Feyenoord over Arne Slot compensation fee
Liverpool reportedly reach an agreement with Feyenoord over a compensation fee for Arne Slot, paving the way for their Dutchman to become their next manager.
Apr 26, 20:54
Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate with their fans after the match on April 18, 2024
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Augsburg's Ermedin Demirovic celebrates scoring their first goal on January 27, 2024
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Apr 25, 21:13
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi on November 29, 2023
Arsenal 'considering alternative midfield signings amid concerns over number one target'
Arsenal are reportedly considering alternative midfielders amid doubts over a move for Martin Zubimendi, with the Gunners also keen on Bruno Guimaraes and Douglas Luiz.
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Feyenoord coach Arne Slot on October 4, 2023
"I am confident" - Arne Slot confirms desire to take Liverpool job
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot confirms that he wants to take over at Liverpool and reveals that talks between the two clubs are underway.
Apr 25, 20:37
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot on October 4, 2023
Liverpool 'could confirm next manager by this weekend'
Liverpool could reportedly confirm the appointment of Feyenoord boss Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's successor before the weekend.
Apr 25, 00:24
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot reacts on February 22, 2024
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Apr 24, 15:18
Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez celebrates scoring against Lazio on October 25, 2023
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Apr 24, 12:02
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot reacts on February 22, 2024
Feyenoord chief responds to Arne Slot links with Liverpool job
Feyenoord technical director Dennis te Kloese responds to speculation linking manager Arne Slot with a summer move to Liverpool.
Apr 23, 23:30
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on April 6, 2024
Premier League duo dealt blow in pursuit of Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim?
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Apr 23, 19:23
General view inside Liverpool's Anfield Stadium before the match on January 9, 2022
Premier League manager 'interviewed for Liverpool job'
Liverpool reportedly move to interview a Premier League manager as they continue to deliberate over who should replace Jurgen Klopp.
Apr 23, 14:00
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on March 2, 2024
Unai Emery 'makes Aston Villa contract decision amid Bayern Munich links'
Unai Emery reportedly commits his future to Aston Villa by signing a new three-year deal amid interest from German giants Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 12:42
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on April 6, 2024
Liverpool 'hold talks with Ligue 1 manager amid Ruben Amorim doubts'
Liverpool allegedly hold discussions with Lille boss Paulo Fonseca regarding the possibility of replacing outgoing boss Jurgen Klopp.
Apr 23, 09:21
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on April 6, 2024
Ruben Amorim 'in talks with surprise club, unlikely to join Liverpool'
West Ham United reportedly hold talks with Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim, who is now unlikely to become Liverpool's new manager.
Apr 22, 23:37
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on March 2, 2024
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery addresses his future amid rumours linking him with the manager's job at German giants Bayern Munich.
Apr 22, 00:00
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi on March 13, 2024
Serie A giants rule out manager leaving for Liverpool
Inter Milan president Steven Zhang insists that Simone Inzaghi will remain as the club's manager despite speculation linking him with the Liverpool job.
Apr 21, 23:27
Barcelona coach Xavi on April 10, 2024
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Barcelona reportedly choose current youth team manager Rafael Marquez to take over from Xavi as first-team manager next season.
Apr 20, 15:37
FC Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong during the warm up before the match on November 25, 2023
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong 'wanted by European giants this summer'
Bayern Munich reportedly revive their interest in Frenkie de Jong and have made inquiries about the possibility of signing the Barcelona midfielder in the summer.
Apr 20, 15:17
Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy on October 21, 2023
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Apr 19, 18:14
Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate winning the Bundesliga with the trophy on April 14, 2024
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Apr 19, 16:58
Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate with their fans after the match on April 18, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen set record for longest-ever unbeaten run in Europe's top-five leagues
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Apr 19, 00:10
West Ham United and Bayer Leverkusen players clash on April 18, 2024
West Ham United out of Europa League despite holding Bayer Leverkusen to second-leg draw
West Ham United are knocked out in the Europa League quarter-finals after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Bayer Leverkusen, who extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 44 games.
Apr 18, 21:58
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz in action on November 25, 2023
Real Madrid, Barcelona learn Florian Wirtz asking price
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro says that Florian Wirtz - linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona - will not be allowed to leave the club this summer for "less than €150m (£128m)".
Apr 17, 12:40
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their third goal on April 4, 2024
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Apr 17, 11:51
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann during a press conference on March 22, 2024
Julian Nagelsmann 'headlines three-man shortlist for Bayern Munich job'
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Apr 16, 18:46
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in action with Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba on February 10, 2024
Manchester United handed transfer boost in pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen duo
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Apr 16, 17:53
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CBayer LeverkusenB. Leverkusen32266082235984
2Bayern MunichBayern32223790414969
3Stuttgart32214773393467
4RB Leipzig32196774363863
5Borussia DortmundDortmund32179664402460
6Eintracht FrankfurtFrankfurt32111294847145
7Freiburg32118134355-1241
8Hoffenheim32117145664-840
9Augsburg32109134957-839
10Heidenheim32911124553-838
11Werder Bremen32108144352-938
12Wolfsburg32107154051-1137
13Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia M'bach32712135562-733
14VfL BochumVfL Bochum32712134165-2433
15Union BerlinUnion Berlin3286182954-2530
16Mainz 05Mainz32514133350-1729
17FC Koln32412162454-3024
RSV Darmstadt 98Darmstadt3238213076-4617


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