Xabier Alonso Olano, commonly known as Xabi Alonso (born 25 November 1981 in Tolosa, Basque Country, Spain) is a footballer who plays for Liverpool and is a central defensive midfielder, often playing as a deep-lying playmaker.
Son of 'Periko' Alonso, Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad and after a brief loan period at SD Eibar returned to the La Liga club. John Toshack appointed Alonso as his team captain and Alonso succeeded in the role, taking Real Socieded to second place in the 2002-03 season. He made his international debut in April 2003 in a 4–0 victory against Ecuador. The Spaniard moved to Liverpool in August 2004 for £10.5 million. He won the UEFA Champions League in his first season at the club. The following season he won both the Community Shield and the FA Cup.
Alonso has played for Spain at Euro 2004, Euro 2008 and the 2006 World Cup. He featured mainly as a sub in Spain's winning UEFA Euro 2008 squad.
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