Xabier Alonso Olano (Basque: [ˈʃaβi aˈlons̺o oˈlano], Spanish: [ˈʃaβj aˈlonso oˈlano]; born 25 November 1981) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player from Tolosa, Spain, who is currently the head coach of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

Xabi Alonso former footballer from Spain Defensive Midfield last club: Bayern Munich * Nov 25, 1981 in Tolosa, Spain

Apr 15, 2024 · Xabi Alonso was doused in beer by his players on Sunday in celebration of leading Bayer Leverkusen to its first Bundesliga title.

Xabi Alonso jugando con la selección española durante la Eurocopa 2012. Como internacional absoluto, Alonso sumó 114 internacionalidades y 16 goles. Representó a España en las fases finales de las Eurocopas de 2004, 2008 y 2012 y en las de las Copas del Mundo de Alemania 2006, Sudáfrica 2010 y Brasil 2014.

Jan 21, 2025 · Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has finally responded to growing speculation linking him with the Real Madrid job. Rumors suggest that current boss Carlo Ancelotti may step down earlier than ...

Aug 4, 2023 · Xabi Alonso has extended his contract as coach of German club Bayer Leverkusen through to 2026 after a strong first season led to speculation linking him with some of Europe’s top teams, it was announced Friday, Aug. 4.

Xabier "Xabi" Alonso Olano (born 25 November 1981), is a Spanish manager and retired footballer. He played as a midfielder. The last club he played for was Bayern Munich. Alonso also played for the Spain national team from 2003 until 2014.

Jan 20, 2025 · Real Madrid is preparing for a potential managerial transition at the end of the season, with Xabi Alonso emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Carlo Ancelotti. Despite Ancelotti’s contract running until 2026, reports from Spain indicate that the Italian manager will be stepping down. Currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso has led the club to significant …

Mar 4, 2024 · Xabi Alonso was appointed the club’s head coach in October 2022, with Leverkusen languishing near the bottom of the German table.

Xabi Alonso's quiet intelligence, exceptional passing range and astute tactical brain soon caught the attention of Liverpool, then Real Madrid and finally Bayern.