Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos

Xabi Alonso is one of the top playmakers in football in this current era. Xabi Alonso is now a Real Madrid player, after moving from Liverpool for £30 million. He plays for Spain at International level. He was a member of Spain, which won Euro 2008. Alonso is good at scoring stunning long-range goals. He scored two stunning goals from his own half against Luton town in FA cup match and Newcastle united in a premier league match.

Xabi Alonso Olano was born on 25th November 1981 at Tolosa in Spain. Alonso started his football journey with Antiguoko’s youth side. Real Sociedad’s scouts spotted him and they inducted him in their youth side. He played for Real Sociedad’s reserves before making it to their senior side in 1999.at the age of 18, Alonso made his senior debut for Sociedad while playing against Logrones CF. Sociedad sent Alonso on loan to Segunda club SD Eibar, in 2000. Sociedad coach John Toshack made Alonso the club captain at the age of 19 in 2001 .Xabi Alonso led Sociedad to a remarkable recovery from relegation zone to 14th place. In 2002/2003 season, he led Sociedad to second position in La Liga, after being at top for long periods. Sociedad gathered highest number of points in la liga in their history, that season. They qualified for UEFA Champions league. In 2003/2004 season, Sociedad finished 15th in the la liga and exited from Champions League in knock out stages. He played over 130 matches for Real Sociedad during his stint with them.

Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos
Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos
Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos
Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos
Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos
Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos
Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos
Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos
Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos
Xabi Alonso Spanish Football Player Photos