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Xabi Alonso's Biography


Xabi Alonso was born on 25 November 1981 into a family. He is a famous Spanish footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Bayern Munich. His father name is Periko Alonso. He known for its footballing prowess.Xabi Alonso was born in the small town of Tolosa.. He lived in Barcelona for the first six years of his life. It was here that his passion for football began, as he whiled away his childhood playing at Playa de la Concha. Alonso befriended a fellow resident of Calle Matia, Mikel Arteta, and the two would battle each other in exhibitions of technical ability. He was immersed in football, his father (Periko Alonso) would often bring him and his older brother, Mikel, to  Sabadell's training ground to practice together. Alonso was influenced playing by his father's. He taking more pleasure in passing the ball well than shooting at goal. At an early age, he decided to play as a defensive midfielder, which helped him learn how to distribute the ball well. This talent would later prove to be an integral part of his club and international career.


 Xabi Alfonso made his international debut for his country Spain in April 2003 with a 4–0 victory against Ecuador.  Alonso has won Euro 2008, Euro 2012 and the 2010 World Cup, and he has also represented his country at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup, when he playing for his national team Spain. On 23 June 2012, Alonso won his 100th cap for national team (Spain) in the quarter-final of Euro 2012 against of France national team. He celebrated the occasion by scoring both of Spain's goals to send them into the semi-finals. Following Spain's, he failure to progress out of the group stages at the 2014 World Cup, Alonso retired from international football on 27 August 2014.
Xabi Alonso Spainish player

Xabi Alonso  School life

At the age of 15, Alonso went to the Irish town of  a school exchange programme to learn English. On there, he joinded the local Kells junior football team to win an All Ireland Junior club title in Keating Park, Chairsiveen.

Xabi Alonso (2014) season

Xabi Alonso Spainish futboler
Xabi Alonso  after third time when moved to FC Barcelona, he won La Liga twice in successive seasons with Real Sosiedad. He also featured in the national team, winning 21 caps over the course of his career. On 8 January 2014, Alonso signed a contract extension with Real Madrid, which will keep him at the club. On 29 April 2014, Real Madrid defeated to Bayern Munich with 4–0 score in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final to qualify for the 2014 UEFA Champions league final on a 5–0 aggregate win. Alonso received a yellow card after a sliding tackle on Bastian Schweinsteiger in the first half. As he already had two before the match, this ruled him out of the final. He claimed his second Champions League winners medal as Real defeated Atletico Madrid 4–1 in extra time.On 29 August 2014, he moved to Bayern Munich, on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut the following day, starting in a 1–1 draw at Schalke.



Xabi Alonso Spainish player (number 14)

Personal information

Full name: Xabier Alonso Olano

Date of birth: 25 Nov, 1981 

Age:          32 year old

Place of birth:  Tolosa  Spain

Nationality: Spainish

Height: 1,83 m

National team:  Spain

Club Player: Bayern Munich

In the team since: 29 Aug , 2014

Contract until: 30 July, 2016

Position:   Defensive Midfield

Players agents: Grupo Santos Idub

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