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Xabi Alonso

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 nameXabier Alonso Olano
Nationality
Spain
Birth date25.11.1981 (age 44)
Country of birth
Spain
City ​​of birthTolosa
Positionhalfback
Footboth (strongest right)
Height/weight 183 cm / 79 kg
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Date Team Team
1. Bundesliga
20.05.2017
4:1   1       1'-82'
1. Bundesliga
13.05.2017
5:4   1 28'     1'-61'
1. Bundesliga
06.05.2017
1:0           67'-90'
Dfb Pokal
26.04.2017
2:3   1 78'     1'-79'
1. Bundesliga
22.04.2017
2:2           65'-90'
UEFA Champions League
18.04.2017
2:4     70'     1'-75'
Team Competition
1. Bundesliga 2016/2017
27 3 0 2 1907 22 7 5 6 0 0
Dfb Pokal 2016/2017
3 0 0 1 242 3 1 0 1 0 0
UEFA Champions League 2016/2017
7 0 0 1 589 7 2 0 2 0 0
Telekom Cup 2017
1 0 0   120 1 1 0 0 0 0
DFL-Super Cup 2016
1 0 0 0 90 1 0 0 1 0 0
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