Xabi Alonso
Born: November 25, 1981 (age 43)
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 1,222 articles about Xabi Alonso. Articles 1 to 40:
Carlo Ancelotti 'reaches agreement' to become new Brazil boss with date for Real Madrid exit revealed
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti reportedly reaches an agreement to become the new head coach of the Brazil national team.
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Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham: Every manager to win the Premier League in their first season as Arne Slot joins exclusive club
Following Liverpool and Arne Slot's Premier League success, Sports Mole looks back at all the managers to win the competition in their first season.
Apr 27, 18:34
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti addresses future as Brazil 'make their move' for serial winner
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is allegedly wanted by Brazil, remains coy when questioned on his future at Bernabeu.
Apr 27, 13:14
Liverpool vs. Tottenham: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son? Who makes our combined XI from the Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's possible Premier League title clincher between Liverpool and Tottenham, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both clubs during the Premier League era.
Apr 26, 12:28
Real Madrid superstar's troublesome injury 'could lead to operation' following Club World Cup
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham could reportedly undergo a shoulder operation following the Club World Cup.
Apr 25, 15:42
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Augsburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Augsburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 24, 23:40
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'make Arda Guler decision' ahead of summer market
Real Madrid will allegedly not allow Turkish attacker Arda Guler to leave the club on loan during this summer's transfer window.
Apr 24, 13:20
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Copa del Rey clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 24, 11:15
Real Madrid transfer news: Vinicius Junior's Los Blancos future 'clear' amid reports of £255m Saudi Arabia bid
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior is allegedly on the verge of agreeing a new long-term deal at Bernabeu.
Apr 23, 09:35
Real Madrid identify Jurgen Klopp as 'top candidate' as former Liverpool boss sets out stance over Los Blancos job
Real Madrid reportedly learn whether Jurgen Klopp would be open to succeeding Carlo Ancelotti in the dugout ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
Apr 23, 00:19
Xabi Alonso future at Bayer Leverkusen discussed by club chief, with 'agreement' in place for Real Madrid approach
Bayer Leverkusen chief Fernando Carro discusses the future of manager Xabi Alonso amidst speculation that Real Madrid will look to bring him in as Carlo Ancelotti's heir.
Apr 21, 20:17
Liverpool given green light to sign 29-year-old on free transfer as summer exit decision confirmed
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah confirms his next move amid speculation that Liverpool are pushing to sign him on a free transfer this summer.
Apr 21, 15:40
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti's future 'becomes clear' as national team 'insist' on his arrival
Brazil are reportedly working on appointing Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti as their new head coach, with the Italian expected to leave Bernabeu this summer.
Apr 20, 12:40
Real Madrid 'handed major Xabi Alonso boost' as Carlo Ancelotti prepares for Florentino Perez showdown talks
Real Madrid apparently receive a major boost in their efforts to lure Xabi Alonso away from Bayer Leverkusen to replace Carlo Ancelotti this summer.
Apr 19, 23:40
Preview: St Pauli vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between St Pauli and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 18, 20:39
Real Madrid's 'leading' managerial target Xabi Alonso addresses rumours of Bernabeu return
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso says that it is "not a good time" to address his future amid fresh links with Real Madrid.
Apr 18, 16:55
Manchester United transfer news: Bayer Leverkusen 'join hunt' to sign in-demand attacker
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly ready to join the race to sign a Manchester United attacker who could leave Old Trafford during the summer transfer window.
Apr 18, 09:36
Preview: Union Berlin vs. Stuttgart - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Union Berlin and Stuttgart, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 17, 16:40
Real Madrid 'to sack' Carlo Ancelotti this summer: Who could replace the Italian at the helm?
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will allegedly sack head coach Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
Apr 17, 08:40
Man City attacker 'very open' to Bayer Leverkusen transfer this summer
A Manchester City attacker is reportedly open to the possibility of joining German giants Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window.
Apr 14, 23:49
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time on nine-year anniversary of Borussia Dortmund turnaround
To mark the nine-year anniversary of Liverpool's stunning comeback over Borussia Dortmund, Sports Mole counts down Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks ever.
Apr 14, 22:16
Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski's record against his former club
Sports Mole goes back through the archives to look at Robert Lewandowski's career record against former club Borussia Dortmund.
Apr 13, 15:25
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Union Berlin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 10, 23:34
Man City transfer news: Premier League midfielder 'among options' Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana 'will consider' to replace Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City reportedly identify a Premier League midfielder and Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as two potential replacements for Kevin De Bruyne this summer.
Apr 8, 16:01
Bayer Leverkusen 'make contact' with £6.7m Man City transfer alternative to 'top priority' target wanted by Arsenal
Bayer Leverkusen reportedly step up their interest in a £6.7m-rated Manchester City player ahead of the summer transfer window.
Apr 8, 10:05
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 6, 12:51
Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement: Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong assessed as Liverpool transfer rumours swirl
The likely exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid has led to speculation that Liverpool could look to sign Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong.
Apr 5, 16:21
Preview: Heidenheim vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Heidenheim and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 3, 23:00
Third-tier outfit stun Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen to reach historic first-ever DFB-Pokal final
Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld stun holders Bayer Leverkusen, winning 2-1 in the DFB-Pokal to reach the final of the competition for the first time.
Apr 1, 22:36
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners defender 'emerges as transfer target' for Bundesliga giants
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior is reportedly attracting interest from Bundesliga contenders Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the summer transfer window.
Mar 31, 09:14
Preview: Arminia Bielefeld vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's DFB-Pokal clash between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 30, 20:52
Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid: Bayer Leverkusen boss addresses future amid Carlo Ancelotti Brazil rumours
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso addresses his future amidst speculation that he will be leaving Germany to become the next Real Madrid manager.
Mar 30, 02:00
Brazil sack Dorival Junior as manager in 'talks' after Argentina defeat in World Cup qualifier
Brazil confirm that Dorival Junior is no longer the national team manager, with talks reportedly taking place with his successor.
Mar 28, 23:51
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side making 'big push' to hijack Liverpool's £33.5m Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement mission
Manchester City are reportedly making a 'big push' to hijack Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement mission.
Mar 28, 17:15
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. VfL Bochum - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Bochum, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 26, 22:41
Liverpool 'could use free agent market' to sign the perfect Virgil van Dijk replacement this summer
Liverpool are allegedly in a three-way fight with Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona for the signature of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah.
Mar 26, 14:41
Trent Alexander-Arnold replacements: Four players Liverpool could sign to succeed Real Madrid-bound right-back
Sports Mole looks at four players who could replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool ahead of his expected transfer to Real Madrid.
Mar 25, 15:27
Arne Slot 'in direct contact' with Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement after Real Madrid 'agreement'
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is apparently in direct contact with Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold's expected move to Real Madrid.
Mar 25, 08:15
Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid edges closer as Liverpool star reaches agreement?
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly agrees personal terms with Spanish giants Real Madrid ahead of a potential free transfer.
Mar 24, 23:45
Liverpool 'close' to beating Real Madrid in race for Bundesliga star this summer
Liverpool are reportedly ahead of Real Madrid in the race for Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong ahead of the summer transfer window.
Mar 24, 15:00
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Bayern MunichBayern | 31 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 90 | 29 | 61 | 75 |
| 2 | Bayer LeverkusenB. Leverkusen | 31 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 66 | 35 | 31 | 67 |
| 3 | Eintracht FrankfurtFrankfurt | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 62 | 42 | 20 | 55 |
| 4 | Freiburg | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 44 | 47 | -3 | 51 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 49 |
| 6 | Borussia DortmundDortmund | 31 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 60 | 49 | 11 | 48 |
| 7 | Mainz 05Mainz | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 48 | 39 | 9 | 47 |
| 8 | Werder Bremen | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 54 | -6 | 46 |
| 9 | Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia M'bach | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 51 | 50 | 1 | 44 |
| 10 | Augsburg | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 42 | -9 | 43 |
| 11 | Stuttgart | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 56 | 51 | 5 | 41 |
| 12 | Wolfsburg | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 53 | 48 | 5 | 39 |
| 13 | Union BerlinUnion Berlin | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 31 | 45 | -14 | 36 |
| 14 | St Pauli | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 36 | -10 | 31 |
| 15 | Hoffenheim | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 40 | 58 | -18 | 30 |
| 16 | Heidenheim | 31 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 33 | 60 | -27 | 25 |
| 17 | Holstein Kiel | 31 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 45 | 74 | -29 | 22 |
| 18 | VfL BochumVfL Bochum | 31 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 30 | 63 | -33 | 21 |
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