Xabi Alonso, born on November 25, 1981, in Tolosa, Spain, is a retired Spanish footballer celebrated for his remarkable career as a central midfielder. Playing for clubs like Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, he garnered numerous accolades, including league titles and UEFA Champions League victories. Alonso played a crucial role in Spain’s triumphs at the 2008 and 2012 UEFA European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. After retiring in 2017, he ventured into coaching, starting with Real Madrid’s youth teams before moving to Bayern Munich. Alonso is lauded for his exceptional passing, tactical intelligence, and composure on the ball, solidifying his status as one of the finest midfielders of his generation.

Xabi Alonso Quotes

1. “I am still a Liverpool fan and will be forever, absolutely.”
— Xabi Alonso

2. “We will have to go to win. There’s no other option. We have one more match.”
— Xabi Alonso

3. “I had five great years at Liverpool and I would rather just keep that memory as it is.”
— Xabi Alonso

4. “As long as we have the possibility then we still have to fight for it.”
— Xabi Alonso

5. “I tried to do everything just as I would before any other match, but it was impossible.”
— Xabi Alonso

6. “I left Real Madrid for the same reason Di Maria did. We work hard but only others get the praise.”
— Xabi Alonso