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Xabier Alonso Olano (Basque: [ˈʃaβi aˈlons̺o oˈlano], Spanish: [ˈʃaβj aˈlonso oˈlano]; born 25 November 1981) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.
Name in home country: Xabier Alonso Olano Date of birth/Age: Nov 25, 1981 (42) Place of birth: Tolosa Height: 1,83 m Citizenship: Spain Position: Midfield - Defensive Midfield Foot: right Current club: Retired Joined: Jul 1, 2017 Contract expires:-Outfitter: adidas Social-Media:
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Apr 15, 2024 · How did Xabi Alonso turn Leverkusen from relegation candidates to Bundesliga champions in his first full season? Read the analysis of his coaching style, recruitment and achievements.
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May 19, 2024 · The win ensured that Leverkusen extended its record unbeaten run to 51 games. The previous record of 48 games without defeat was set by Benfica between 1963-65. “It is an exceptional season, not ...
6 days ago · “In Xabi Alonso, we have signed a coach who, as a player, was an absolute world-class professional for many years, an intelligent strategist and very successful in three of the most demanding ...
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Jan 29, 2024 · The former Liverpool midfielder and current Bayer Leverkusen coach is linked with several top clubs after Klopp's departure. Alonso has a long-term plan and will decide his next move when the time is right.
6 days ago · Gary Rose. BBC Sport journalist. 22 May 2024. Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso praised his side's "exceptional" record-breaking unbeaten run but said it hurts that it was ended in the Europa ...