Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso is one of the most elegant and technically gifted midfielders in the history of the modern game; a World Cup and European Championship winner with Spain whose vision, composure under pressure, and extraordinary passing ability made him the heartbeat of every great team he represented at Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. Since retiring as a player he has emerged as one of the most exciting and gifted managers in European football; guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an historic unbeaten Bundesliga title.