How many caps did Xabi Alonso win for Spain?

Xabi Alonso won 114 caps for Spain, scoring 16 goals.

What did Xabi Alonso win?

Xabi Alonso's recorded honours include FIFA World Cup 2010.

Which clubs did Xabi Alonso play for?

Real Sociedad (1999–2004), Eibar (2000–2001), Liverpool (2004–2009), Real Madrid (2009–2014), Bayern Munich (2014–2017).

Where does Xabi Alonso rank among Spain's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Xabi Alonso #28 of Spain's 33 greatest players of all time.

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28 / Spain · 2003–2014

Xabi Alonso

CDM box-to-box

Caps · Spain

114

Goals · Spain

Life

1981

Clubs

Real Sociedad, Eibar, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich

Honours

FIFA World Cup 2010

#28

Editorial rank of 33 for Spain

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 114 caps and 16 goals for Spain; club career at Real Sociedad, Eibar, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich; honours include FIFA World Cup 2010.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 5 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q208104

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Career record

1999–2004	Real Sociedad
2000–2001	Eibar
2004–2009	Liverpool
2009–2014	Real Madrid
2014–2017	Bayern Munich
Spain	114 caps, 16 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 5 October 2026
Caps · Spain checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Spain checked 4 October 2026
Honours · FIFA World Cup 2010 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026

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Around Alonso in the almanac

One rank above: Ricardo Zamora at #27.

One rank below: Joaquín at #29.

Spain's editorial top five: Alfredo Di Stéfano · Andrés Iniesta · Xavi · Iker Casillas · Rodri.

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