Xabi Alonso - La Barba Roja ("The Red Beard")

"As long as we still have the possibility, we have to fight for it" - Xabi Alonso .



Xabi Alonso recently won his first trophy as a manager after his Real Madrid U13 side won the league title. There is a strong belief in the club and the fans that Xabi Alonso will make a great manager.

This belief stems from the fact that Alonso adapted to different tactical setups and managers seamlessly in his playing career. His ability to read the game , dictate the tempo and organize play will all be helpful in his managerial career.

Xabi Alonso didn't just adapt to various systems but he also was a crucial cog in each one of them. He was present in the Liverpool team that made the Miracle of Istanbul possible , He was present in Mourinho's scintillating counter attacking side and also in Pep Guardiola's possesion oriented Bayern Munich which dominated Germany. He was also part of the Spanish side which won 2 Euros and a World Cup and was almost invincible.

Xabi was a special player with special abilities and watching him succeed as a manager will be a dream come true.

Update : He is now the head coach of Real Sociedad B team, on a two year contract. 

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