Xabi Alonso

Spain · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2004-2014

Deep-lying playmaker who set the tempo with pinpoint long passing

81.2OVR#102 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“The pass master. Nobody can pass the ball like him.”
— John Arne Riise, Liverpool teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed53.7
  • Shooting75.3
  • Passing88.3
  • Ball Control78.3
  • Movement67.6
  • Football IQ93.5
  • Defending Skill80.0
  • Physical73.6
  • Mental89.3
  • Career87.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Long Passing96
  2. Game Management96
  3. Decision Making94
  4. Spatial Awareness94
  5. Vision92
  6. Big-Game Temperament92
  7. Consistency92
  8. Longevity92
  9. Short Passing90
  10. Through Balls90

All 64 attributes

Speed 53.7

  • Top Speed58
  • Acceleration58
  • Dribbling Speed50
  • Top Speed with Ball55
  • Knock-on & Run45
  • Change of Pace56

Shooting 75.3

  • Finishing66
  • Shot Power88
  • Long Shots88
  • Volleys70
  • Curve82
  • Penalties80
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks82
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics55

Passing 88.3

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing96
  • Through Balls90
  • Crossing78
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision92
  • Set-Piece Delivery90

Ball Control 78.3

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 67.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement64
  • Runs in Behind50
  • Attacking Positioning66
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 93.5

  • Decision Making94
  • Spatial Awareness94
  • Game Management96
  • Tactical Creativity90

Defending Skill 80.0

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle76
  • Offside Trap68

Physical 73.6

  • Strength78
  • Stamina80
  • Agility66
  • Balance76
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions70
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression76

Mental 89.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration88
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 87.8

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements89
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty84

Profile

Born
25 November 1981
Height
183 cm
Weight
79 kg
Foot
Right
Career
1999–2017
Prime
2004-2014

Club career

  • 1999–2004 Real Sociedad
  • 2000–2001 Eibar (loan)
  • 2004–2009 Liverpool
  • 2009–2014 Real Madrid
  • 2014–2017 Bayern Munich

Honours

World Cup 1

2010 Spain

European Cup / Champions League 2

2005 Liverpool · 2014 Real Madrid

Continental title 2

2008 UEFA European Championship · 2012 UEFA European Championship

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2011–12

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 3

2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17

UEFA Super Cup 1

2005

FA Cup 1

2005–06

Copa del Rey 2

2010–11, 2013–14

DFB-Pokal 1

2015–16

Community Shield 1

2006

Supercopa de España 1

2012

DFL-Supercup 1

2016

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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