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 988 articles about Xabi Alonso. Articles 1 to 40:
Transfer rumours: James Overy to Manchester United, Aleix Garcia to Bayer Leverkusen and Adam Lallana to Southampton
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including James Overy to Manchester United, Aleix Garcia to Bayer Leverkusen and Adam Lallana to Southampton.
14:59
Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2023-24 Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 31, 10:14
Pep Guardiola 'expected to leave Manchester City in 2025'
Manchester City chiefs reportedly resign themselves to losing head coach Pep Guardiola when the 53-year-old's contract runs out next summer.
May 26, 22:44
Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen 'battling for 19-year-old Bundesliga starlet'
Liverpool are reportedly set to rival Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen for the signature of Mainz 05 winger Brajan Gruda.
May 26, 00:32
Granit Xhaka stunner wins DFB-Pokal for 10-man Bayer Leverkusen
Ten-man Bayer Leverkusen hold off Kaiserslautern to win the DFB-Pokal and complete a domestic double with a 1-0 victory over the second-tier side.
May 25, 21:00
Real Madrid transfer news: Bayern Munich attacker 'dreaming of move'
Bayern Munich attacker Jamal Musiala reportedly has his heart set on joining Real Madrid despite interest from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona.
May 25, 09:12
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time
To mark the 19-year anniversary of the 'Miracle of Istanbul', Sports Mole counts down Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks ever.
May 25, 09:01
Xavi sacked as Barcelona head coach
Barcelona reportedly sack La Liga-winning head coach Xavi and are set to replace the Spaniard with Hansi Flick.
May 24, 12:38
Preview: Kaiserslautern vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's DFB-Pokal clash between Kaiserslautern and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 10:48
Ademola Lookman hat-trick propels awesome Atalanta BC to Europa League glory
Ademola Lookman's stunning hat-trick propels Atalanta BC to Europa League glory with a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, ending the German champions' 51-game unbeaten run.
May 22, 21:52
Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League final between Atalanta BC and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 22, 11:16
Top 10 UEFA Cup/Europa League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2023-24 Europa League final between Atalanta BC and Bayer Leverkusen, Sports Mole rounds up the 10 greatest finals in UEFA Cup/Europa League history.
May 22, 09:39
Relegated Premier League manager 'holds talks with six-time Champions League winner'
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in appointing Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as their new head coach.
May 21, 15:29
The top 10 football matches of all time
Following a classic World Cup final at Qatar 2022, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
May 21, 11:20
How Bayer Leverkusen could line up against Atalanta BC
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bayer Leverkusen could line up for Wednesday's Europa League final against Atalanta BC.
May 20, 18:33
Liverpool confirm Arne Slot appointment as new head coach
Liverpool confirm the appointment of Feyenoord manager Arne Slot as their new head coach to replace Jurgen Klopp.
May 20, 16:59
Manchester United, Arsenal 'handed deadline for Jeremie Frimpong deal'
Manchester United and Arsenal will reportedly need to act swiftly if they intend to capitalise on the release clause in Jeremie Frimpong's Bayer Leverkusen contract.
May 17, 19:53
Manchester United handed Thomas Tuchel boost as Bayern Munich boss confirms exit
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel reiterates his decision to leave the club this summer amid links with the Manchester United job.
May 17, 12:16
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Augsburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Augsburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 16, 10:46
Thomas Tuchel to discuss Bayern Munich U-turn amid Manchester United links?
Bayern Munich plan to hold talks with Thomas Tuchel over the possibility of the German remaining as head coach of the club beyond the summer, according to a report.
May 15, 15:52
Real Madrid 'begin work on signing Bayer Leverkusen star'
Real Madrid reportedly begin working on a deal to sign 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen starlet Florian Wirtz in the summer of 2025.
May 12, 19:06
"It will happen" - Arne Slot reveals expected Liverpool announcement timeline
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot reveals that it is only a "matter of days" before he is confirmed as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool.
May 12, 13:41
Preview: VfL Bochum vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between VfL Bochum and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 10, 22:28
Bayer Leverkusen through to Europa League final with record-breaking draw
Bayer Leverkusen magnificently save their unbeaten run and reach the Europa League final with a 4-2 aggregate win over Roma in the semi-finals.
May 9, 21:59
Pep Guardiola's former club 'dreaming of re-hiring Manchester City boss'
Bayern Munich are reportedly dreaming of re-hiring former boss and current Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola, whose Etihad deal expires in 2025.
May 9, 12:37
Bayern Munich 'make major call on Erik ten Hag future'
Bayern Munich are no longer considering appointing Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag as their next head coach, according to a report.
May 8, 17:32
Real Madrid 'favourites to sign £128m-rated star in 2025'
Real Madrid are the favourites to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz during next summer's transfer window, according to a report.
May 8, 16:24
Liverpool players 'underwhelmed by Arne Slot appointment'
Liverpool players are supposedly left underwhelmed by the appointment of Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's successor.
May 8, 11:28
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Roma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 7, 17:47
Erik ten Hag 'wanted by European powerhouses as next manager'
Bayern Munich are keen to appoint Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag as their new manager this summer, according to a report.
May 5, 06:37
All-time Premier League combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both clubs during the Premier League era.
May 4, 12:13
"We haven't confirmed anything yet" - Arne Slot provides update on Liverpool job
Feyenoord boss Arne Slot is confident that Liverpool will reach an agreement to appoint him as Jurgen Klopp's replacement despite insisting that a deal is yet to be confirmed.
May 3, 23:26
Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 3, 13:11
Bayer Leverkusen secure two-goal lead in Europa League semi-final against Roma
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen record a 2-0 victory over Roma in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final in Italy.
May 2, 21:55
Preview: Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 17:47
Preview: Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Roma and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 10:19
Arsenal coach 'wanted by Feyenoord as Arne Slot replacement'
Feyenoord reportedly identify Arsenal assistant Albert Stuivenberg as an ideal successor to Liverpool-bound head coach Jurgen Klopp.
Apr 29, 10:27
Bayern Munich talks with former Manchester United manager confirmed
Bayern Munich confirm they have been holding discussions with Austria boss Ralf Rangnick to become their next head coach.
Apr 27, 09:59
Liverpool reach agreement with Feyenoord over Arne Slot compensation fee
Liverpool reportedly reach an agreement with Feyenoord over a compensation fee for Arne Slot, paving the way for their Dutchman to become their next manager.
Apr 26, 20:54
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Stuttgart - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 25, 21:21
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| C | Bayer LeverkusenB. Leverkusen | 34 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 89 | 24 | 65 | 90 |
| 2 | Stuttgart | 34 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 78 | 39 | 39 | 73 |
| 3 | Bayern MunichBayern | 34 | 23 | 3 | 8 | 94 | 45 | 49 | 72 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 77 | 39 | 38 | 65 |
| 5 | Borussia DortmundDortmund | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 68 | 43 | 25 | 63 |
| 6 | Eintracht FrankfurtFrankfurt | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 51 | 50 | 1 | 47 |
| 7 | Hoffenheim | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 66 | 66 | 0 | 46 |
| 8 | Heidenheim | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 50 | 55 | -5 | 42 |
| 9 | Werder Bremen | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 48 | 54 | -6 | 42 |
| 10 | Freiburg | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 45 | 58 | -13 | 42 |
| 11 | Augsburg | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 50 | 60 | -10 | 39 |
| 12 | Wolfsburg | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 41 | 56 | -15 | 37 |
| 13 | Mainz 05Mainz | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 35 |
| 14 | Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia M'bach | 34 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 56 | 67 | -11 | 34 |
| 15 | Union BerlinUnion Berlin | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 33 | 58 | -25 | 33 |
| 16 | VfL BochumVfL Bochum | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 42 | 74 | -32 | 33 |
| R | FC Koln | 34 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 28 | 60 | -32 | 27 |
| R | SV Darmstadt 98Darmstadt | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 30 | 86 | -56 | 17 |
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