Xabi Alonso
Xabier Alonso Olano is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who was most recently 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 |
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