Xabi Alonso

Also known as Xabier Alonso Olano, Xabier Alonso

Xabier Alonso Olano is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who was most recently 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.

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Xabi Alonso is a Spanish football manager and former player who was recently the head coach of Real Madrid and is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, known for his exceptional passing and long-distance shooting. He matters because he represents a notable example of a highly skilled player who has successfully transitioned into management and is now considered one of the world's best young coaches.

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Mass: 76
Image: Los Caminos del fútbol. Xabi Alonso (39666778464) (cropped).jpg
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Commons category: Xabi Alonso
date of birth: 1981-11-25
end of work period: 2017-05-20
number of matches played/races/starts: 2
total goals in career: 0
birth name: Xabier Alonso Olano

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Xabier Alonso Olano ( Basque: [ˈʃaβi aˈlons̺o oˈlano], Spanish: [ˈʃaβj aˈlonso oˈlano]; born 25 November 1981) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who will become the manager of Premier League club Chelsea on 1 July 2026. 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.