Introduction About Xabi Alonso Xabier Alonso Olano, more commonly known as Xabi Alonso, is widely celebrated in the football world for his remarkable abilities as a central defensive midfielder. Born on the 25th of November, 1981, in the Basque Country, Alonso's football journey began with Real Sociedad, the pride of his home province Gipuzkoa. Under the guidance of John Toshack, he...