Xabi Alonso
Born: November 25, 1981 (age 42)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Tolosa, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Defensive midfielder
Team: Bayer Leverkusen
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2000-2004 | Real Sociedad |
| → 2000-2001 | Eibar (loan) | |
| 2004-2009 | Liverpool | |
| 2009-2014 | Real Madrid | |
| 2014-2017 | Bayern Munich | |
| International | 2003-2014 | Spain |
| Managerial | 2022- | Bayer Leverkusen |
Sports Mole has 873 articles about Xabi Alonso. Articles 1 to 40:
Bayern Munich chief confirms three clubs are "working on" Xabi Alonso deal
Bayern Munich's honorary president Uli Hoeness says that the Bundesliga champions, Liverpool and Real Madrid are "working on" a deal for Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso.
17:10
Liverpool players 'choose preferred candidate for new manager'
Liverpool players reportedly want current assistant Pep Lijnders to take over as their new head coach when Jurgen Klopp leaves in the summer.
13:34
Bayer Leverkusen chief confident Xabi Alonso will reject Liverpool, Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen director Fernando Carro says that he remains confident that Xabi Alonso will reject the advances of Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Mar 20, 13:03
Liverpool, Manchester City 'handed Georgiy Sudakov boost as Barcelona pull out'
Liverpool and Manchester City reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk's Georgiy Sudakov as Barcelona pull out of the race.
Mar 16, 16:09
Edu backs Arsenal to beat Bayern Munich in Champions League
Arsenal sporting director Edu sees no reason why the Gunners cannot defeat Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals and go all the way in the tournament.
Mar 16, 09:33
Mohamed Salah 'willing to stay at Liverpool on two conditions'
Mohamed Salah is happy to stay at Liverpool this summer if two certain conditions are met, according to a report.
Mar 15, 23:16
Preview: Freiburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 15, 16:20
Liverpool to meet Atalanta BC in Europa League quarter-finals
Liverpool will take on Atalanta BC in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, while West Ham United square off with Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen.
Mar 15, 12:11
Liverpool 'among four Premier League clubs interested in Maximilian Beier'
Liverpool are reportedly one of four Premier League clubs who are set to battle for the signature of Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier.
Mar 14, 18:43
Jurgen Klopp: 'Michael Edwards return is top news for Liverpool'
Jurgen Klopp says that Michael Edwards's return to Liverpool as Fenway Sports Group's new CEO of Football is "top news" for the club.
Mar 13, 15:08
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Qarabag FK - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Qarabag FK, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 12, 17:45
Michael Edwards's Liverpool return confirmed by Fenway Sports Group
Fenway Sports Group confirm the appointment of Michael Edwards as their new CEO of Football, which will see the 44-year-old return to work for Liverpool.
Mar 12, 14:58
Liverpool 'draw up three-man list of Xabi Alonso alternatives'
Liverpool reportedly draw up a three-man shortlist of alternative options to Xabi Alonso as they continue their search for Jurgen Klopp's replacement.
Mar 10, 13:50
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Wolfsburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 8, 16:45
Thomas Tuchel 'would consider Chelsea return this summer'
Thomas Tuchel is reportedly willing to consider a return to Chelsea, with the Blues hierarchy admitting that they made a 'mistake' firing the German in September 2022.
Mar 7, 23:58
Jurgen Klopp 'wanted as Euro 2024 pundit by BBC, ITV'
The BBC and ITV reportedly want Jurgen Klopp to join them as a Euro 2024 pundit, but the role does not appeal to the departing Liverpool manager.
Mar 7, 13:09
Barcelona 'identify Liverpool-linked Ruben Amorim as managerial target'
Barcelona are reportedly interested in appointing Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim - an alleged target for Liverpool - as their next manager.
Mar 6, 12:46
Preview: Qarabag FK vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Qarabag FK and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 5, 16:39
Tottenham Hotspur's Ange Postecoglou 'to reject any Liverpool approach this summer'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou reportedly has no intention of leaving North London in the summer, amid interest from Liverpool for the Australian's services.
Mar 5, 15:55
Bayern Munich 'hold positive talks with Liverpool-linked Xabi Alonso'
Bayern Munich reportedly open talks with Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso about replacing Thomas Tuchel this summer.
Mar 4, 23:43
Liverpool 'could be forced to pay world-record £21m fee for Xabi Alonso'
Liverpool may be forced to fork out a near world-record fee for a manager if they wish to lure Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso to Anfield this summer, according to a report.
Mar 4, 18:45
Barcelona want Luis Enrique back as head coach?
Barcelona reportedly consider re-hiring former head coach and current Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique as Xavi's successor this summer.
Mar 4, 15:41
Liverpool 'scout Ruben Amorim as possible Jurgen Klopp replacement'
Liverpool reportedly send officials to watch Ruben Amorim's Sporting Lisbon as they consider potential replacements for Jurgen Klopp.
Mar 3, 20:01
Barcelona 'struggling to afford Roberto De Zerbi buyout clause'
Barcelona reportedly face a losing battle to hire Brighton & Hove Albion's Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach due to his €15m (£12.9m) release clause.
Mar 3, 16:33
Florian Wirtz agent plays down Liverpool, Manchester United transfer talk
Florian Wirtz's agent plays down claims that the Bayer Leverkusen attacker could be on the move this summer amid reports of interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
Mar 1, 18:58
Preview: FC Koln vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between FC Koln and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 1, 18:43
Roberto De Zerbi addresses Brighton future amid Liverpool, Manchester United links
Roberto De Zerbi addresses his future at Brighton & Hove Albion amid reported interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Mar 1, 16:47
Preview: Heidenheim vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Heidenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 29, 16:26
Liverpool 'make official approach for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso'
Liverpool allegedly make their first official move in the race to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso.
Feb 29, 10:01
Barcelona 'give up hope of appointing Mikel Arteta as Xavi replacement'
Barcelona reportedly concede defeat in their hopes of appointing Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as Xavi's successor.
Feb 28, 20:15
Liverpool 'hopeful of persuading Michael Edwards to return'
Liverpool have reportedly not given up hope of persuading former sporting director Michael Edwards to rejoin the club.
Feb 28, 19:26
Liverpool 'to prioritise defensive signings in summer transfer window'
Liverpool reportedly plan to prioritise defensive signings in the summer transfer window amid links with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo.
Feb 28, 11:17
Mauricio Pochettino 'facing uncertain future at Chelsea'
Mauricio Pochettino reportedly faces an uncertain future at Chelsea after Sunday's EFL Cup final defeat, although the Argentine's position is not under imminent threat.
Feb 27, 00:11
Liverpool 'make Ruben Amorim top alternative to Xabi Alonso'
Liverpool reportedly earmark Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as their top alternative to Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso.
Feb 26, 17:03
Liverpool 'hope to appoint new sporting director by end of March'
Liverpool reportedly hope to nail down a new sporting director by the end of March before intensifying their pursuit of a new head coach to replace Jurgen Klopp.
Feb 26, 12:26
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur want Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou?
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on securing the services of Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Odilon Kossounou during the summer transfer window.
Feb 23, 18:39
Europa League last 16 draw: Best and worst-case scenarios for Liverpool
Ahead of Friday's Europa League last-16 draw in Nyon, Sports Mole looks at the potential best and worse-case scenarios for Liverpool.
Feb 23, 07:30
Manchester United 'among three clubs interested in Exequiel Palacios'
Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios, with Newcastle United and Aston Villa also keeping tabs on the Argentine.
Feb 23, 00:16
Chelsea 'plotting summer move for Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface'
Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface during the summer transfer window, although the German club are reluctant to sell the striker.
Feb 22, 23:31
Xabi Alonso tight-lipped on future amid Liverpool, Bayern Munich links
In-demand head coach Xabi Alonso reiterates that he is only focusing on his work at Bayer Leverkusen amid links with Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Feb 22, 17:07
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Bayer LeverkusenB. Leverkusen | 26 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 66 | 18 | 48 | 70 |
| 2 | Bayern MunichBayern | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 78 | 31 | 47 | 60 |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 26 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 60 | 31 | 29 | 56 |
| 4 | Borussia DortmundDortmund | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 53 | 32 | 21 | 50 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 60 | 32 | 28 | 49 |
| 6 | Eintracht FrankfurtFrankfurt | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 40 |
| 7 | Augsburg | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 35 |
| 8 | Hoffenheim | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 44 | 50 | -6 | 33 |
| 9 | Freiburg | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 33 |
| 10 | Werder Bremen | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 35 | 41 | -6 | 30 |
| 11 | Heidenheim | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 35 | 44 | -9 | 29 |
| 12 | Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia M'bach | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 46 | 50 | -4 | 28 |
| 13 | Union BerlinUnion Berlin | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 42 | -17 | 28 |
| 14 | Wolfsburg | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 31 | 44 | -13 | 25 |
| 15 | VfL BochumVfL Bochum | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 30 | 54 | -24 | 25 |
| 16 | Mainz 05Mainz | 26 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 22 | 46 | -24 | 19 |
| 17 | FC Koln | 26 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 47 | -27 | 18 |
| 18 | SV Darmstadt 98Darmstadt | 26 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 26 | 65 | -39 | 13 |
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