The Premier League's "Dubious Goals Panel" decided that the deflection of Alonso's shot in the Chelsea - Liverpool game on 26.10.2008 was sufficient for the goal to be shown as an own-goal by Chelsea defender Bosingwa. Sociedad, Alonso sends touching tribute to retiring Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso is key to imposing style that lets Real Madrid stars shine, Rafael Benítez rewarded with £30m as Xabi Alonso seals Madrid move, Family values leave Basque brothers feeling at home, You'll never get past Sissoko! By Jonathan Northcroft at Sunday Times 11th December 2005. Torres on Liverpool's downfall in the 2009-2010 season. He takes a look at important penalties for Liverpool throughout the years. Player stats of Xabi Alonso (Karriereende) Goals Assists Matches played All performance … Goal of the day: Rooney long-ranger sinks West Ham, Rooney: Goal was one of my greatest Guillem Balague's article about Xabi Alonso on Sunday May 22, 2005 in Xabi Alonso successfully pressured Madrid into forcing through the deal by handing in a formal transfer request. Statistically it is difficult to measure the worth of midfielders as clean sheets and goals are not the fairest measure of a working midfielder who wins the ball and distributes it to team mates. LFChistory.net is excited to be publishing Paul Tomkins' blogs from now on. Age: 39 years old (25-11-1981) Height: 183cm. He is a great, great player. Errors leading to goal 0. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about midfielder Xabi Alonso on ESPN. Positions: Midfielder (Centre) Summary. View the player profile of FC Bayern München Midfielder Xabi Alonso, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League. An interview by Guillem Balague with Mikel and Xabi Alonso on 8 October 2007. Xabi Alonso and his dream team-mate Zinédine Zidane Getty Images I was a team player; in the middle of the park, trying to give options to my team … Aerial battles won 96. In 2009, Xabi Alonso criticised then-Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown's economic policy, in particular the devalued pound sterling and the 50% tax rate, warning that it has weakened English football and could drive top players away from the UK. Clever Xabi sets the pass mark . From Guillem Balague.com on 31st March 2009. Name: Xabi Alonso. Current Team: Shirt Number: 4. Sami may not have played every week but he was a 10 out of 10 on and off the pitch, bringing calm to the ground and having everyone's admiration. Liverpool enter the Fifa Club World Championship with Xabi Alonso keen to make his mark. Headed Clearance 32. Aerial battles lost 71. External Link, Report: Everton 4-0 West Ham Duels won 532. The Observer. Everyone seems to play better when he is on the pitch and there is no doubt that he is going to be a very important player for Real Sociedad. Originally published on This is Anfield. The things that I have lived and the experiences I had during those five years are deep in my heart and the passion and respect I had for the club and its supporters are still the same. He was the team's engine and you know that when you change an engine, it takes time to work again. Full Name: Xabier Alonso Olano. He is getting stronger, reads the game superbly, passes sublimely, and tackles assuredly and bravely. With thanks to "AnotherSpanishFan" here's an interview from Spanish newspaper AS translated. ", John Toshack was Real Sociedad's coach when Alonso made his Sociedad debut. Duels lost 381. Xabi Alonso: Nationality: Spain: Team: Free: Position: DMF Defensive Midfielder: Age: 23: Stronger Foot: Right: Height (cm) 183: Weight: 80: Face: yes: MyClub: yes: Type: Iconic Moments External Link, 'Not just a normal player' - Xabi Alonso hails Steven Gerrard He's the best columnist there is on all matters concerning Liverpool FC and has written quite a number of books on the club. Hopefully I can transmit to my son what Liverpool Football Club means and how special it is, as he was born in the city. Match report from Liverpool - Newcastle on 20.09.2006 by Dominic Fifield for The Guardian. Some statistics are not available prior to the 2006/07 season. I shouldn't. Alvaro was a player who did a vital job for us, always played to a high level and his flexibility was a huge bonus. However Liverpool Football Club's stance is that Alonso's goal remains with the Liverpool player. External Link. Why am I surprised that such a young man, who studies the game so intently, should be improving while still four years from the start of his prime? Nationality: Spain. We are pleased to welcome columnist Declan Sloan aboard at LFChistory.net. The sale of Arbeloa, Hyypia and Alonso was an important loss. All rights reserved - © LFCHistory.net - [email protected] - This is an independent website not owned by Liverpool Football Club, Xabier Alonso Olano made his debut for Real Sociedad against Logrones on 1 December 1999 in Copa del Rey. Poll: Who scored the best goal from long range? He made 14 further appearances that season but was then loaned out to second division Eibar. "I've never seen anyone pass the ball as well as Xabi. ", Paul Tomkins in his column on liverpoolfc.tv in the 2005-2006 season, "There was a real suspense surrounding my penalty - it was like something out of a Hitchcock movie! It's like watching another version of Stevie Gerrard. Guillem Balague's article about Xabi Alonso on Sunday May 22, 2005 in The Observer. ", "The more I watch Benítez’ £10m investment, Xabi Alonso, the more I marvel. By Jonathan Northcroft at Sunday Times 11th December 2005. Liverpool enter the Fifa Club World Championship with Xabi Alonso keen to make his mark. ", Xabi Alonso on the penalty he missed to bring Liverpool level, only to net the rebound in Istanbul, "I don't remember a former youth team player causing such an impact at the club. Successful 50/50s 22. Recoveries 430. Luis Garcia's five-a-side: 'Xabi was the pass master', Alonso: I still feel part of Liverpool family, On this day - 28 Nov 2004: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal, Celebrate Alonso's birthday with goal from his own half, The Premier League's best long-range goals, Iconic Moment: Liverpool end Chelsea's home run. He may have cost £10m but he looks worth every penny of that. And Xabi … players like Xabi are very rare. I am still a Liverpool fan and will be forever, absolutely. External Link, Five-a-sides: 'Adams would be everywhere but defence', Xabi Alonso announces retirement from football
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