Xabi Alonso
Xabier Alonso Olano is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of La Liga club Real Madrid. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, he was known for his exceptional passing range and long-distance shooting. Alonso is also currently considered to be one of the best young managers in the world. Wikipedia
| Complete name | Xabier Alonso Olano |
| Nationality |  Spain |
| Birth date | 25.11.1981 (age 44) |
| Country of birth | Spain |
| City of birth | Tolosa |
| Height/weight | 183 cm / 79 kg |
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| Team | First | Last | Matches | W | D | L | %W | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.06.2025 | 11.01.2026 | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 71 | 76 | |
| 08.10.2022 | 17.05.2025 | 139 | 87 | 33 | 19 | 63 | 294 | |
| 24.08.2019 | 27.05.2022 | 96 | 39 | 22 | 35 | 41 | 139 | |
| 29.10.2014 | 08.04.2015 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 67 | 7 | |
| 22.12.2010 | 25.01.2012 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 64 | 23 |
Why Real Madrid sacked manager Xabi Alonso after 233 days
ESPNsoccer.net19 hours
Alex Kirkland explains why Real Madrid's timing to sack Xabi Alonso as manager has come by as a "big surprise" after losing the Supercopa final vs. Barcelona.
ESPNsoccer.net
Jurgen Klopp would 'seriously consider' ditching Red Bull project for Real Madrid after being named as a candidate to succeed fellow Liverpool hero Xabi Alonso
goal.com19 hours
Jurgen Klopp would 'seriously consider' ditching Red Bull project for Real Madrid after being named as a candidate to succeed fellow Liverpool hero Xabi AlonsoFormer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would reportedly "seriously consider" replacing Xabi
goal.com
Hasty or a shrewd move? Madrid in shock at swift Arbeloa appointment
BBC Sport13 hours
· Published 11 minutes ago· 3 CommentsReal Madrid's decision to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach has been met largely with scepticism. Many supporters see the move as an unnecessary, premature risk rather than a bold, strategic appointment.
BBC Sport
Top source teases Real Madrid over ‘serious" Jurgen Klopp move as three-way battle rages for South American sensation
teamtalk.com12 hours
Real Madrid have been given a huge lift in their bid to appoint Jurgen Klopp as the club’s next permanent manager in the summer, while the Spanish giants are also in a three-way battle to sign an elite teenage talent
teamtalk.com
PSG received €144M for winning 2024-25 Champions League
ESPNsoccer.net16 hours
· ESPN News ServicesChampions League winners Paris Saint-Germain topped the UEFA prize money table getting €144
ESPNsoccer.net
Xabi Alonso failed to control Real Madrid"s egos in brief and bitter reign
theguardian.com19 hours
Pep Guardiola sat in the press room at the Santiago Bernabéu and told Xabi Alonso to do it his way but around here, he knows, it tends not to work out like that, which is precisely why he said so
theguardian.com
Klopp has not received calls following Alonso´s Real Madrid dismissal
soccernews.com14 hours
Jurgen Klopp says he has not received any calls from Real Madrid following Xabi Alonso’s dismissal on Monday
soccernews.com
Three talking points ahead of Albacete vs Real Madrid | Copa del Rey
Yahoo14 hours
As the city of Madrid handles the chaos that has come with the Spanish Super Cup final, El Clasico defeat, and subsequent managerial change, Real Madrid already begun preparing for their next game of the season
Yahoo
Jurgen Klopp to Real Madrid? What the ex-Liverpool boss has said about replacing Xabi Alonso
talksport.com18 hours
· Published: 17:16, 13 Jan 2026· Updated: 17:16, 13 Jan 2026Jurgen Klopp may have distanced himself from the Real Madrid vacancy, but they may still be keeping tabs on him
talksport.com
