Xabi Alonso

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Spain national team midfielder Xabier "Xabi" Alonso Olano is the winner of World Cup Spanish footballer who plays for Real Madrid as a midfielder. Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad, his home region first team Gipuzkoa The following season he won the FA Cup and Community Shield.

Internationally, Alonso has Represented Spain in, 2004 2008 Euro tournament and the 2006 World Cup and 2010 World Cup. Alonso holds the record for Longest distance goal ever scored in a game open in the Premier League, from a distance of 61 meters in 2006. In previous seasons, he scored from 78 yards against Luton Town in the FA Cup.


Personal Information
Full name : Xabier Alonso Olano
Date of birth : 25 November 1981 (age 30)
Place of birth : Tolosa, Spain
Height : 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position : Midfielder

Club Information
Current club : Real Madrid
Number : 14


Early Life
In the Basque sands Alonso befriended fellow citizens Calle Matia, Mikel Arteta, and two. Alonso and Arteta are Ambitious and Dreamed of playing alongside each other for Real Sociedad  They are older. Alonso advanced through the youth and reserve team ranks at Real Sociedad and was impressed enough to earn his first team debut at the age of 18. At the start of 2000-01 season, Javier Clemente sent to the Segunda División team Eibar Alonso to gain experience. Alonso's father really felt moved to a Smaller clubs Improve Himself as a player. Toshack praises Alonso, noting the impression That he was an outstanding team, ESPECIALLY for young players from the team.


Personal Life
Girl named Ane Alonso Aranburu. Alonso convinced Arteta to transfer to Everton after he recounted how he was living happily in Liverpool. Alonso also helped persuade former Sociedad team mate Juan Ugarte Estate to move to Wales by joining Wrexham in 2004. His brother, Mikel Alonso play for the Classic team Charlton Athletic, having Previously spent a season on loan at Bolton Wanderers in the 2007-08 season with an option to deal permanent. Even playing for Real Madrid, Alonso declared Himself a supporter of Liverpool and returned to watch the game at Anfield  his schedule allows.


Real Sociedad
The team cemented Their mid-table position in 2001-02, finishing in 13th place. Appeared Alonso consistently in La Liga with 30 Appearances During the season and also scored his first goal in the league, finishing with a total of season 3. Alonso made his international debut in April 2003 in 4-0 friendly win over Ecuador.

2003-2004 season comprised mixed results for Alonso and his club of San Sebastián. Alonso enjoys the opportunity to perform in Europe, Appearing in all team games, and Real Sociedad qualify for the Champions League knockout phase. The combination of exceptional performance Alonso and the team's poor league finish making away from the Estadio Anoeta Inevitable. Despite the interest from La Liga champions Real Madrid, Alonso Remains committed to Real Sociedad. Alonso Had other concerns and focus on international duty with Spain at Euro 2004 tournament. The summer transfer window saw the arrival at Real Sociedad Mikel Arteta friend of Alonso.


Liverpool
2004-2005: Champions League victory
Premier League tie against Fulham displayed more of Alonso's talents. The resource persons were the resource persons the resource persons losing Liverpool 2-0 at half-time and Alonso Benítez Brought on as a substitute after the break. Furthermore, Alonso scored his first goal for the team from a free kick to bring Liverpool ahead of the Opposition

Alonso was elated at the achievement and felt he was settling in well in England. The Arsenal game marked the return of Steven Gerrard from injury but Alonso's midfield partnership with the team captain Came to a halt Alonso suffered his first setback at Liverpool. Liverpool, trailing 3-2, the resource persons were the resource persons the resource persons Awarded a penalty and it was decided Alonso That would take the spot kick. Extra time passed without a goal from either team and Liverpool won 3-2 in the penalty shootout. Alonso was praised for his pivotal influence on the team's comeback and manager Benítez reinforced his importance to the team.


2005-2006: FA Cup winners
However, the Injured Steven Gerrard and Rafael Benitez's support of the 4-5-1 formation Alonso secured Their place in the team. Consequently, the purpose of marking bluck Alonso for Liverpool fans to win £ 25,000 from £ 200 bet on Alonso His Own Assessment from Within half. Liverpool won the penalty Alonso Without His help but still got the first FA Cup winners medal. Alonso made his 100th league appearance for Liverpool on January 12, 2008 Against Middlesbrough. 2008-09 SeasonYear 2008 summer transfer window move from Merseyside as Liverpool chase Recommends England international Gareth Barry to replace Alonso.


Real Madrid
2009-2010 Season
£ 30 Million Pons completed His move to Real Madrid on 5 August 2009. Given the number 22 jersey Alonso in Madrid and played in a holding midfield position. In La Liga club I help The Club With A record finish 96 points, three points behind winners Barcelona.

During his first season at Real Madrid scored three goals and Alonso Considered one of the club's "most consistent" players. Received the Same Alonso from ESPN Soccernet Accolade. He Was Also a nominee in the LFP Awards, Awards Given out by the Professional Football League, the Spanish Football League. Nominated in the Best Midfielder Alonso category, Alongside Xavi and Javi Martinez. Several Members of the Spanish press, as well as a number of Real Madrid supporters, Alonso Gave new nickname During the season: La Barba Roja (The Red Beard).


2010-2011 Season
His second season at Real Madrid Started with the arrival of a new manager, Jose Mourinho. On 6 June, When Asked if ever Would Consider Returning to Liverpool, Alonso Liverpool. Never say never". Alonso scored the goal against Barcelona in Equalizing the Spanish Super Cup on 14 August.


2011-12 Season
Xabi Alonso started His third season at Real Madrid by scoring the second goal in a 2-2 draw in Barcelona Against the 2011 Supercopa of Spain at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. On 21 September 2011, I played official historical 100th game for Real Madrid in the 0-0 Draw Against Racing Santander.


International Career
 Euro 2004
Alonso was a substitute in Spain's 1-0 victory against Russia and played a full 90 minutes against Portugal. Spain knocked out the resource persons were the resource persons in the group stage. Despite a Successful group phase, where Spain won all Their games, Alonso did not Achieve international glory the resource persons were the resource persons as the team beaten by the eventual finalists France in the first knockout stage of the tournament.

Euro 2008
Liverpool's 2007-08 season finished trophyless but the opportunity to win honors awaited Alonso in the form of the Euro 2008 tournament. Spain went on to win the tournament and he featured in four of Spain's six matches. Continued Alonso's international success as he scored twice in a 3-0 win in a friendly against Denmark in August.


2010 World Cup
Xabi Alonso started every game for Spain During the 2010 tournament, playing alongside Sergio Busquets and Xavi in midfield and Helping his side to lift Their first-ever World Cup trophy.

Basque Country
Alonso made his debut for the Basque Country official football team in a friendly against Ghana on 29 December 2001 and receives regular call-ups since, while - due to his busy club schedule - not always being Able to Appear.


Honours
Club

Liverpool
 FA Cup : 2006
 FA Community Shield : 2006
 UEFA Champions League : 2004-05
 European Super Cup : 2005

Real Madrid
 Copa del Rey : 2011

Spain
 FIFA World Cup : 2010
 UEFA European Football Championship : 2008

Individual
 La Liga Spanish Player of the Year : 2003
 FIFA/FIFPro World XI : 2011

Decorations
 Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit : 2011

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