43 years old (Born on November 25, 1981)
Soccer player; He is famous from Centre Midfielder for Liverpool.
He comes from a family of football players. His father and brother are midfielders like him. (en.wikipedia.org) He wasn't considering a career as a professional footballer until he had debuted at the age of 17 with Real Sociedad’s first team. (unamadridista.wordpress.com) His first memories of watching a World Cup on TV were in 1990, when it was held in Italy. (unamadridista.wordpress.com) Xabi prefers living in the center of Madrid, rather than the suburbs. He moved his family from their suburban home to the city center, claiming he's more of an urban type. (unamadridista.wordpress.com) Julio Medem (a movie director) wanted Xabi to fill a role in Vacas, his first big movie. He was looking for redheaded kid with a Basque face, about 11 years old and Xabi was perfect for the role. Unfortunately for the director, Xabi's father was out of town and his mother had declined the role. (unamadridista.wordpress.com)Xabi Alonso's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Xabi Alonso
When he was 16, Xabi went to Ireland to study English. (conlaroja.wordpress.com)
He wears the jersey number 14 for both Spain and his current club, Real Madrid CF. (en.wikipedia.org)
Xabi was received by the government of Guipuzcoa. He was honored by the Diputaciu00f3n de Gipuzkoa for his achievement with the Spanish national team and given the taxpela of champions. (conlaroja.wordpress.com)
His childhood idols were Lu00f3pez Ufarte, Guardiola and Zidane. (conlaroja.wordpress.com)
He holds the record for the longest-range goal ever scored in open play in the Premier League, being some 61 yards away from Steve Harper's line when he netted against Newcastle United in 2006. He scored for Liverpool. (en.wikipedia.org)
Despite his father being a former footballer and coach, they talked little about this sport at home. (unamadridista.wordpress.com)
Xabi is nicknamed "Dexter" by his teammates. Pepe Reina gave him this name because of his resemblance to Michael C. Hall. (conlaroja.wordpress.com)