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Spain · 1999–2017

Xabi Alonso

Legend CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed box-to-box
Rating
89
Caps
114
Goals
16
Life
1981
Clubs
Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Honours
Hall of Fame 2011
#28
Editorial rank of 33 for Spain
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A midfield maestro with an exquisite passing range, Xabi Alonso’s calming presence and pinpoint distribution were vital to Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern, and Spain's World Cup and Euros wins. Career record: 114 caps and 16 goals for Spain; club career at Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Hall of Fame 2011.

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Career record

1990–1999Antiguoko
2000–2001SD Eibar
2000–2004Real Sociedad
2001–2012Basque Country regional football team
2004–2009Liverpool
2009–2014Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
2014–2017FC Bayern Munich
Spain114 caps, 16 goals

Shared the era

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The world's great CDMs

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.