Xabi Alonso
Born: November 25, 1981 (age 42)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Tolosa, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Defensive midfielder
Team: Bayer Leverkusen
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2000-2004 | Real Sociedad |
| → 2000-2001 | Eibar (loan) | |
| 2004-2009 | Liverpool | |
| 2009-2014 | Real Madrid | |
| 2014-2017 | Bayern Munich | |
| International | 2003-2014 | Spain |
| Managerial | 2022- | Bayer Leverkusen |
Sports Mole has 961 articles about Xabi Alonso. Articles 1 to 40:
All-time Premier League combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both clubs during the Premier League era.
12:13
"We haven't confirmed anything yet" - Arne Slot provides update on Liverpool job
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.
23:26
Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 3, 13:11
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.
May 2, 21:55
Preview: Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 17:47
Preview: Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Roma and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 10:19
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 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.
Apr 27, 09:59
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
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Stuttgart - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 25, 21:21
Preview: Augsburg vs. Werder Bremen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Augsburg and Werder Bremen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 25, 21:13
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.
Apr 25, 20:45
"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
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
Liverpool 'learn Arne Slot compensation fee'
Liverpool reportedly learn how much they would have to pay to appoint Feyenoord manager Arne Slot as their next boss.
Apr 24, 15:18
Five Feyenoord players who could follow Arne Slot to Liverpool
Following the news that Arne Slot is the new frontrunners for the Liverpool job, Sports Mole looks at five Feyenoord players who could also follow him to Anfield.
Apr 24, 12:02
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
Premier League duo dealt blow in pursuit of Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim?
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim is reportedly unlikely to move to either Liverpool or West Ham United ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
Apr 23, 19:23
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
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
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
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 boss Unai Emery addresses future amid Bayern Munich links
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
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 'make final decision on Xavi replacement'
Barcelona reportedly choose current youth team manager Rafael Marquez to take over from Xavi as first-team manager next season.
Apr 20, 15:37
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
Preview: Werder Bremen vs. Stuttgart - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Werder Bremen and Stuttgart, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 19, 18:14
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 19, 16:58
Bayer Leverkusen set record for longest-ever unbeaten run in Europe's top-five leagues
Bayer Leverkusen set a new unbeaten record across Europe's top-five leagues after salvaging a 1-1 draw against West Ham United to progress 3-1 on aggregate to the Europa League semi-finals.
Apr 19, 00:10
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
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
"No truth" - Liverpool-linked manager rubbishes Reds reports
Former Bayern Munich and Monaco boss Niko Kovac claims that there is "no truth" in reports that he could succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager.
Apr 17, 11:51
Julian Nagelsmann 'headlines three-man shortlist for Bayern Munich job'
Bayern Munich are reportedly targeting Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann for the managerial position at Allianz Arena, with Roberto De Zebri and Ralf Rangnick also options.
Apr 16, 18:46
Manchester United handed transfer boost in pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen duo
Bayer Leverkusen are expecting to sell one of their 'big' players this summer, amid Manchester United's interest in both Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba.
Apr 16, 17:53
Werder Bremen announce suspension of former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita
Werder Bremen announce that midfielder Naby Keita has been suspended for the rest of the season for refusing to be part of the squad for Sunday's Bundesliga fixture against Bayer Leverkusen.
Apr 16, 13:31
Preview: West Ham United vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between West Ham United and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 16, 11:19
Bayer Leverkusen chief admits Xabi Alonso could end up managing former club
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro admits that Xabi Alonso could manage his former club Real Madrid in the future.
Apr 16, 00:28
Manchester United 'hold concrete talks over deal for Bundesliga-winning defender'
Manchester United reportedly hold talks with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong ahead of a potential summer move.
Apr 15, 23:51
Tottenham 'earmark Liverpool-linked Leverkusen star as top defensive target'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly plan to rival Liverpool for the signature of Bundesliga-winning Bayer Leverkusen and Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie.
Apr 15, 12:39
Zinedine Zidane 'contacted by European giants over management return'
Bayern Munich reportedly make contact with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane to discuss the possibility of taking over from Thomas Tuchel.
Apr 15, 12:20
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| C | Bayer LeverkusenB. Leverkusen | 31 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 77 | 22 | 55 | 81 |
| 2 | Bayern MunichBayern | 32 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 90 | 41 | 49 | 69 |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 32 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 73 | 39 | 34 | 67 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 32 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 74 | 36 | 38 | 63 |
| 5 | Borussia DortmundDortmund | 32 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 64 | 40 | 24 | 60 |
| 6 | Eintracht FrankfurtFrankfurt | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 45 |
| 7 | Freiburg | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 41 |
| 8 | Hoffenheim | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 56 | 64 | -8 | 40 |
| 9 | Augsburg | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 49 | 57 | -8 | 39 |
| 10 | Werder Bremen | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 43 | 52 | -9 | 38 |
| 11 | Heidenheim | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 44 | 52 | -8 | 37 |
| 12 | Wolfsburg | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 40 | 51 | -11 | 37 |
| 13 | Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia M'bach | 32 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 55 | 62 | -7 | 33 |
| 14 | Union BerlinUnion Berlin | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 26 | 50 | -24 | 30 |
| 15 | VfL BochumVfL Bochum | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 37 | 62 | -25 | 30 |
| 16 | Mainz 05Mainz | 31 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 49 | -17 | 28 |
| 17 | FC Koln | 32 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 54 | -30 | 24 |
| R | SV Darmstadt 98Darmstadt | 32 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 30 | 76 | -46 | 17 |
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