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
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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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