Xabi Alonso
Xabier Alonso Olano is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. He is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation and was known for his passing. Alonso is also considered to be one of the best young managers in the world. Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad, the main team of his home province Gipuzkoa. Wikipedia
| Complete name | Xabier Alonso Olano |
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| Nationality |  Spain |
| Birth date | 25.11.1981 (age 43) |
| Country of birth | Spain |
| City of birth | Tolosa |
| Height/weight | 183 cm / 79 kg |
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Alonso bemoans missed chance as Leverkusen fail to close ground on Bayern
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Bayer Leverkusen were simply not up to task as they failed to close in on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, so says Xabi Alonso.Leverkusen were held to a 0-0 draw by Union Berlin on Saturday.Despite enjoying 76
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Leverkusen held to draw by Union as title hopes fade
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Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen dropped further points in the Bundesliga title race after they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Union Berlin, as the visitors extended their unbeaten league run to five games
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"The contract..." - Carlo Ancelotti clear on Real Madrid future
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Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal has re-ignited speculation about Carlo Ancelotti’s future as head coach of Real Madrid
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Leverkusen chief makes Xabi Alonso admission on Real Madrid's form
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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti continues to meet rumours over his future head on as Xabi Alonso looms in the background.Los Blancos’ midweek UEFA Champions League humbling away at Arsenal has reignited speculation over Ancelotti’s place in Madrid
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‘The current feeling isn"t euphoria" – Xabi Alonso on the Bundesliga title race
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - APRIL 12: Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, looks on prior to the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Union Berlin at BayArena on April 12, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany.
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Bayer Leverkusen boss expects Wirtz and Alonso to stay
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - APRIL 12: Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on, during the warm up prior to the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Union Berlin at BayArena on April 12, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany.
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Three things we learnt from the Bundesliga afternoon kick-offs
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - APRIL 12: Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, looks dejected after a 0-0 draw in the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Union Berlin at BayArena on April 12, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany.
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