Xabi Alonso Was So Slow, He Became UNPRESSABLE

Xabi Alonso is a true maestro of the game.Though his touches may have been fewer, their impact was seismic. Alonso dictated the tempo of the game wherever he went, bending the match to his will and forcing the game to be played at his pace
Because despite being one of the slowest midfielders we’ve ever seen, Xabi Alonso is one of the most unpressable playmakers of all time - standing as a solid rock for his squad as both a shield and a weapon.
Today, we're going to look at Xabi Alonso’s career and remind you all of how great he really was.
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[@RaymarFootball]

The fact that Xabi averaged 0.6 dispossessions a game… on average the guy wouldn’t even lose the ball a single time. Truly unpressable. Leave a like if you enjoyed ❤️🙏 really supports the channel Also to all Bayer supporters, apologies I didn’t mean it that way 😂🙏 I meant more along the lines of they have a long way to go from where they were last season, but Xabi Alonso has what it takes

[@CarlosMartinez-vk4nd]

can you review Fillippo Inzaghi. He is the inspiration behind Yoichi Isagi in Bluelock.

[@qkomodo9098]

​@@CarlosMartinez-vk4ndAnd even though he had a career greater than most modern greats, bro was TRASH in Fifa. Fifa made him unplayable in your team when IRL, he was unplayable by being unpredictable

[@CarlosMartinez-vk4nd]

@Q Komodo you gonna judge a player base on a video game? But you are right, he had an amazing career

[@qkomodo9098]

@@CarlosMartinez-vk4nd I never have. I grew up watching him, but I just wish I was around to watch his entire career

[@akirasouma7561]

Do Rory Delap, that one will be interesting. One man who is extremely specialize in one skill that's it literally break the game of football lmao

[@MrWillypanda88]

When he left Real Madrid for Bayern Munich, they had to replace him with 2 players, Kroos and Casemiro, that's how good Xabi was.

[@sportfootball-ch9lz]

نعم وانا اتفق معاك

[@womenhavehivemind9043]

Still messi better >>>>>>

[@mHANIF-xl3rx]

Which more effective, him being main cdm and regista at some moment of the game he went to distracted to defend like him vs barca most the time, and when dortmund swarm him In 2013.

[@mHANIF-xl3rx]

Players like him should be mobile, looking at great passers of the game I. E pirlo who had gatusso, scholes with staam to cover them.

[@alpFiLa]

​​@@SidemenCuts007 Sergio busquets is the greatest cdm of Messi and cr7 era.

[@malsuika]

watching this after he won the bundesliga as an invincible just makes you appreciate him so much more

[@thebekojane9476]

I was looking for this comment

[@robertpfeiffer8721]

At first I thought this video was made because he won the Bundesliga. At the end I realized it 😂was

[@dxcim]

Both Alonso and Pirlo are the living embodiment of slow and elegant plays, making effortless long passes that are inch perfect.

[@sportfootball-ch9lz]

صحيح 👍

[@Milesyu584]

busquets as well

[@kohikappu]

Busquets, Scholes, Matthaus, Kroos, Riveira, Rijkaard and Guardiola are or were among these kind of players.

[@sadLeshrac]

​@@kohikappuI'm so sick of people mythifying Paul Scholes!!

[@sugs1191]

Riquelme

[@crediblesalamander8056]

Honestly crazy how well-liked he is, can't think of anyone like him. Plays for Real Sociedad, Club Legend. Plays for Liverpool a few years, Club Legend. Plays for Real Madrid a few years, Club Legend. Plays for Bayern Munich a few years, Club Legend. He was even well-liked by rival fans. He might just sneakily be the most likeable footballer of all time.

[@RaymarFootball]

definitely up there! And he truly was a legend for each club. generational CDM one of the best ever

[@BGdroopy]

You cannot hate on this man

[@felipemauez3557]

Well, he was hated on FIFA that's pretty much the only place tho

[@zombievikinggaming4258]

​@@felipemauez3557 Yeah in Canada the EA devs hated him

[@Bredemann100]

@@zombievikinggaming4258 Why?

[@papaj9980]

The midfielders that Spain produce are actually insane

[@RaymarFootball]

it’s actually insane how dominant they were in their prime years

[@goku445]

They had all the best at every position and even more on the bench.

[@redhotgalego]

It's crazy to think during the Golder years Spain had Alonso, Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets on pitch, and people like Marcos Sena, David Silva, Juan Mata, Fábregas, Javi Martínez, and more, were waiting for an opportunity. Truly the best midfield ever.

[@MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys]

@@redhotgalego It's ridiculous. Cazorla too. So much talent all at once.

[@OmegaIvanovic117]

@@redhotgalego way too much talent, any other national team would’ve loved that have some of those players

[@xElNinoo]

As a Liverpool fan, I'd like to mention that in his last season we finished 2nd, just a few points off the league title. The next season, without him, we finished 7th, not even that close to the CL places. Nothing else had really changed, we even had Torres fit for more of the season. But Alonso's influence was absolutely staggering. A complete boss in the midfield. We've never had anyone like him since.

[@edowino]

We also lost Mascherano & Arbeloa

[@Phingolfina]

8 months ago not doing so well, now top of the league.

[@xSCHEF]

Invincible weltmeister!!

[@avssify]

What was that "not doing so well" defined by? He still hasn't lost a game this season

[@adrielvarela1828]

@@avssify the video is 11th months old

[@chanendlerbong]

The fact that Spain during their reign had midfielders like Xavi, Iniesta, Xabi Alonso, Busquets, Cesc Fabregas, Juan Mata, David Silva, Marcos Senna is beyond me

[@hijisfriend9030]

Santi Cazorla, Arteta, and Joaquin. Their midfield are that incredible

[@thetruthd8340]

Respect for not forgetting Marcos Senna

[@agungwicaksono8639]

Respect for including Marcos senna, he's my fave in 2008

[@avantador36]

​@@hijisfriend9030arteta are left by spain

[@nathr7375]

When spain was at the top they could have made a second team from the bench and reserves alone that would make the finals.

[@Ej-junior19]

The comment about xabi become a great coach aged like a fine wine. 🍷 cheers!!!

[@averagemex6558]

Xabi Alonso to me at least is the greatest CDM of our times The passing The playmaking The defending Truly a complete maestro if I've ever seen one

[@RaymarFootball]

Definitely my favorite as a kid. Man was so calm and composed even though he was one of the slowest paced players after his younger liverpool years and always did the most insanely accurate long ball pings. A rock that would work well with any XI

[@Hypocrisy.Allergic]

More of a CM. He s not that Casemiro kind of guy, more like xavi, his passing is amazing. Pirlo in that league as well

[@Messi-Only]

Busquets

[@Muurat06]

For me its Pirlo

[@thanhtrinhngoc2444]

for me its just Alonso

[@sierrag8412]

Yes. Chubby Alonso is a legend (Turn subtitles on)

[@IaloneAmTHEChoppedONE]

Skinny Alonso is also a legend

[@madbeast777]

WTH 😂🤣

[@ferminmoranrodriguez-it6tu]

Xabi = Gordito. De toda la vida.

[@cyriledechime3083]

8:35 said "he wasn't doing too well" as Leverkusen coach. As at the moment of me typing this, he's first on the Bundesliga table, second half of the 23/24 season, and plays one of the most likeable football styles.

[@omalone1169]

33 Unbeaten

[@cursive1805]

42

[@SudoyNiBay]

And won the Bundesliga... still unbeaten.

[@deanVodkahouse]

@@SudoyNiBay 46 soon to be 53

[@johnnythemachine6949]

Another staggering fact about Xabi Alonso: In his first Bundesliga match for Bayern, just a few days after joining them, he set a new Bundesliga record for the most ball contacts during a single match with 206 contacts. The record was broken a few years later by Julian Weigl but it's astonishing how Alonso was such a fixture in Bayern's game just a few days after joining them with so little time to practice with the team

[@tedbyrne88]

He played a makelele role, 1000X better than the man himself. Bringing in abit of Beckham, scholes and ineista touches and passes. Massively underated due to who he played alongside. Just looking at the clips used in this video, he made things possible for Gerrard and Torres, then for ozil and Ronaldo. Then allowed ribery and robben to thrive the way they did. So many great players owe this man so much. His natural intelligence in the game means it's not over for him yet. As a manager we're going to hear allot of him, where he might get the credit he deserves. Just please Xabi, never go to Tottenham

[@RaymarFootball]

beautifully captured the beauty of his game my man 💯

[@fmac6441]

He didn't play like Makelele, he didn't have the same defensive empire or the same pace to make sure the rest of the Midfield was offensive. Ps: If you mean that he played between the defense and the midfield line, it would be better to compare with Pirlo, Busquet, even Beckham at Real Madrid. Players similar to Makelele are Kante or Scott Parker

[@The_Duude99]

He was not comparable to makelele, like at all... Completely different players and roles Their similarities stop after both of them being DM's

[@kohikappu]

No, he didn't. The most recent example of this playing style is Busquets and before Xabi, there was Pirlo.

[@kohikappu]

@@fmac6441 Beckham was a more of a playmaker, no? Gerrard, Scholes, and Vieira were this kind. Oh, not to forget mentioning Pep Guardiola by the way. He was this kind of player.

[@dackjaniels443]

His celebrations from the stands during the La Decima (2014) CL final are among the most iconic moments in Real Madrid's recent history. Amazing player, so talented and is becoming a good coach day by day. Also one very good looking mf, lol.

[@theodorepatel514]

Yea man he is kinda hot (no homo)

[@RaymarFootball]

Handsome indeed. pause 💀

[@sportfootball-ch9lz]

نفتخر بذالك اخي ❤

[@DeliveryBret]

​@@RaymarFootball ayo 📸🤨🎥

[@Draconus1]

He was a true great.

[@sammanberg9485]

The definition of a "Maestro" just pure class

[@RaymarFootball]

Crazy how much truly world class maestros that spain had in one generation

[@josephjonesodoi8097]

His long passing were visionary and fans never saw it coming as it was unexpected

[@RaymarFootball]

yup his long range vision was insane. and he could accurately get the ball there too

[@savage_gaming6500]

The guy is underrated. He is arguably one the best midfielders of our generation

[@RaymarFootball]

Easily a top 3 CDM of this generation

[@lwandomadikizela2213]

Xabi Alonso is class. A modern day regista at his peak. What he lack physically he made up with his excellent technical abilities. Press resistant and a crucial role in Spain's utter dominance of the football world. One of my favorites of all time.

[@RaymarFootball]

couldnt have said it better 💯

[@niweshlekhak9646]

he was physically good when at Liverpool. It's his injuries that lost him his physicality.

[@handlehbt]

He is like watching a slow motion; to the point that in time you even forget about him. But as soon as his name comes up, you cant help but smile and agree that he is one of the best players ever. One the rare few players that everyone loves and does not compare with anyone.

[@lucas82]

That 2010 Spanish team was something else. So many legends in that squad.

[@RaymarFootball]

They dominated football in that era. both club and international

[@sackball64]

Xabi has been one of my favorite players since I was a kid. Leyenda.

[@RaymarFootball]

Indeed a legend 💯 🫡

[@aboudtartir5060]

This is actually insane, cannot believe you predicted how good he would be! Such amazing insight, great job

[@fivestarman5130]

I was at the Liverpool vs United Legends game at Anfield last year and even despite the fact that he's in his 40's and has been retired for years, his passing ability was still absolutely world class. Such an amazing generational talent who's often been swept under the radar because he played alongside other attack minded players who were often the centres of attention

[@LeoTomass]

What a beautiful career ! Played in some of the biggest clubs in the world , was a fully respected and admired starter in all , no ego , did his time now he is coaching , a legend of football.

[@davidjones7172]

Spainish golden era is just something else all legends, all at once. Xavi,Iniesta,Xabi Alonso,Puyol, Busquets,Villa,Torres,mata, Fábregas, Ramos,Piqué,Casillas ❤️❤️ The most decorated team of all time

[@agungwicaksono8639]

Marcos senna

[@sefulawyer7869]

fix for me jordi alba somewhere

[@thetruth4654]

Xabi is one of my favorite cdm`s of all time, his passing range, and decision making is truly amazing. his pace didn`t matter and i mean how could it, Barca could have used 100 passes to get into the oppositions teams third, Xabi Alonso could do it with a single pass.

[@RaymarFootball]

That was well said my man. That’s why I think Alonso > Busquets. Of course, he’s great on his own right but I think without another good supporting midfielder he’s much easier to press. If you try to press Alonso, he always played something to open up the pitch

[@mohitdeshmukh3398]

​@@RaymarFootballnext video on schweinsteiger

[@somnath1235]

Guys.. U forgot Kroos...

[@mohitdeshmukh3398]

@@somnath1235 no Disrespect to kross but who asked about Kroos

[@Gallos630]

@@mohitdeshmukh3398kroos , kante , casimiro at this points everyone underatted

[@Ryomatoly]

I wished he had stayed at Liverpool. But I'm happy with his career and the number of titles he won later on. He deserves it. Best midfielder.

[@diegaulle9143]

This guy will die as a football legend. Not only because of what he accomplished as a player, but also because what he will achieve as a manager and how respectable he is.

[@Farmgoth]

I remember seeing some footage of Xabi and Iniesta warming up for a Spain game. They were hitting 40m volley passes to each other, controlling with their chest, maybe taking a touch with the thigh, then banging a perfectly flighted pass back to the other guy. The ball didn't touch the ground for about 30 passes. It looked like they could've easily kept doing it all day. Absolutely incredible. I've never seen anything like it.

[@Kisarez]

That dispossession stat is freaking ridiculous. Xabi Alonso. Legend of a player. Prodigy of a manager. Handsome man.

[@davyprendergast82]

"he manages Bayer Leverkusen who aren't doing too well but I do think he has the potential to become a great coahing mind." lol

[@cz7182]

This video gave me a lot more respect for him, what a legend! 🔥

[@UdayanChauhan-oq3wz]

bro saying just give him more time gives me goosebumps now that leverkusen has done what its done

[@stephenmason9527]

He had the technical ability and skillset that so many fans dream of. And like your statistics pointed out, nobody's perfect, but his mistakes were so few and far between. Fans knew they could trust him to put in a good, potentially great performance and know he wasn't going to cost you.

[@paulokoyomon6871]

Alonso was truly class at Madrid . We hvnt seen anyone like him again

[@vadudsafa]

That Gerrard pass in 3:45 They synced automatically in Liverpool.

[@janmeyer272]

Alonso is doing an amazing job for Bayer Leverkusen - he took over when they were last in the table after 7 matchdays iirc and almost managed to still reach the CL qualification. He's already considered one of the best trainers in the Bundesliga. Hopefully he'll stay another year, but after that he'll probably take over Real when Ancelottis contract runs out.

[@duranraprez]

I love your videos. Not sure if it’s to soon but son deserves one! His impact on Asian football is underrated by the west and he is an amazing player!

[@mbogaba667]

Alonso was angry after your comment about Leverkusen doing badly they are now doing exceptionally well.

[@user-oo5tc2pv4p]

Xabi was an absolute baller at Liverpool

[@RaymarFootball]

Yup, he was a different player in liverpool. much more agressive but aged perfectly into his older years. imagine if he spent his physical prime with real madrid. They couldve won 4-5 in a row 👀

[@buggydes]

He was my favourite of the 3 spanish midfielders of that era. I also love Mandieta and Valeron who came slightly before the golden generation

[@goku445]

All stars were aligned for the Spanish team. Greatest of all time IMO.

[@Anarkey]

As a Man Utd fan, I actually admire Alonso when he was at Liverpool because I play in that position. His passing and awareness was just sublime. His reading of the game in terms of defence was also at another level. He knew when to be physical and when to intercept. Definitely underrated due to the peers he played alongside him throughout his career.

[@Anzx743]

Xabi Alonso and Kroos two from the most underrated midfielders in football history

[@Bangladesh_Zindabad1971]

Antoine greizmann

[@tanvirabedrahad6205]

@@Bangladesh_Zindabad1971 🤣

[@llawliet2814]

None of them are underrated wtf

[@fmac6441]

@@llawliet2814 Player: literally praised by everyone KZbin comment: so underrated

[@llawliet2814]

@@fmac6441 Ikr

[@hudsonthomas13]

The manger quote aged like wine

[@simstander5471]

Thank you for this. One of my favourite footballs

[@ayaanrashadmustakim3498]

Came here after he won the Bundesliga with Leverkusen MAESTRO!

[@GLawSomnia]

He is the reason why DM is my favorite position to play. I loved playing long passes when we were kids. He is probably my favorite midfielder and if i was making a top 11 team he would definitely be in it

[@RaymarFootball]

Not many people I see saying they like the position! He was definitely my favorite CDM

[@drevil2675]

One of the most underrated player in the last decade.

[@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw]

Literally one of the best footballers ever, pure class

[@thensocial3603]

Grateful to see his partnership with stevie g. When he left Liverpool, Liverpool got worst.

[@am2382]

His time with Liverpool were during the prem's golden years.

[@RaymarFootball]

So close to winning the league title too.. but damn did Liverpool dominate some champions league seasons as well

[@pandadoublexl]

My dude, just talk normally.

[@enriquerivera6879]

Haha. For real!

[@vinneysmith6987]

Listening to him is excruciating

[@DaktoEte]

😂fr

[@kacuba_]

@@vinneysmith6987just dont watch?

[@Kish1610]

My Dude just watch all his videos from the beginning and you'll notice that's how he talks.

[@Milliardo66]

One of my all-time favourites

[@zubsiro]

One of my all time favorite players, before I was fan of the sport like I am today, Xabi Alonso, Luca Toni, and David Villa were 3 players that made love the game

[@Jon-vz5xq]

How come it cuts off halfway through a sentence and skips to a different section instead throughout?

[@-whyquestion]

Raymar post it’s a good day 🙏🏽

[@RaymarFootball]

This comment made my day ❤️

[@berryevo]

You were right he indeed is becoming a great coaching mind 🫡💙

[@mikellarkai8910]

Xabi Alonso could give long passes that gave me goosebumps

[@rodrigobarajas647]

When Xabi and Busquets where playing together for Spain, having Iniesta and Xavi up front, that was a team to fear because the other team had no chance to get the ball

[@spencerlouisspn5552]

Xabi Alonso and Steven Gerrard are the main reason why I started supporting Liverpool till date!!!🙌🙌🙌

[@Bhanna4d]

One of my all time favorites

[@UNKNOWN-Anonymous1]

I truly hope that Xabi Alonso somehow comes across this wonderful video. He'd be so proud to know that he is getting the recognition he really deserves years after his retirement.

[@Daddyisntdead]

Sir Alonso the elden wizard of the game.

[@leonflash17]

I wish we got to see gerrard and Xabi longer together

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Fantastic video keep it up you're doing amazing things 😁👍

[@RaymarFootball]

Much love my man 🙏

[@SpardaDante]

No one in history has better long passing like him man he was soo accurate and good at long passes

[@sameerk7151]

He was the in the MIRACLE OF ISTANBUL and played an important role 🦾

[@RaymarFootball]

very important in that win 💯%

[@pathlessflame946]

Hi Reymar, love your videos. If you need video ideas, I think you should make a video on Roberto Carlos.

[@RaymarFootball]

he eventually needs one 💯

[@RASH_TheBandit]

Xabi was our midfield magician - pulled the strings

[@Rahul_Rao_001]

Absolutely another dope video by Raymar.🔥🔥

[@RaymarFootball]

thank you for the kind words brother 🙏

[@Fluiad]

Xabi Alonso is the definition of floor general. Everybody talks about Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquets. In my opinion Xavi and Iniesta are greater. But it's close. Great Video Raymar, LOVE HERE ❤❤❤

[@RaymarFootball]

He’s personally my favorite CDM man was so solid and always insanely reliable. I have him above Busquets just because he’d fit better with any team’s style tbh

[@Fluiad]

@@RaymarFootball My favorite CDM is N'golo Kanté. Xabi is 2nd for me.

[@Human_traain]

@@Fluiad mine is probably Camavinga rn

[@clivematthews95]

WOW! 👏🏾 I know him from Liverpool, I remember when he scored that insane goal from the middle of the pitch. This man was a nightmare when I still rooted for Arsenal, I ain’t gonna lie I was goddamn jealous 😭 I thank him for helping us get the World Cup, the only World Cup to remember 🙏🏾 I hope Mr Alonso sees this video. What a beautiful ode ❤️

[@RaymarFootball]

glad you enjoyed bro 🙏

[@joserocha6587]

Excellent video as usual! You should also make one for Fernando Redondo!

[@don_peleon]

Xabi will be one of the best managers of all time

[@hidoito5866]

I went back to your vid just to mention, that you've been absolutely right. Look at Bayer leverkusens win streak now. Bundesliga champion, cup final and that's not the end I guess.

[@ilovetouchingkids_]

He showed us that pace is not everything.

[@J-Q4726]

Hey Raymar, what about Xabi now that Leverkusen won the league?

[@samelwell9463]

the captions call him 'Chubby' Alonso. Funny every time

[@frijolitoboi10]

Raymar, the Xabi alonso of KZbin? Bro you don't disappoint with your content 🎉

[@imanoli41]

Xabi reminds me of Riquelme's playstile, He was very slow,but his technique was amazing

[@saradmatthewtigga4413]

You sir are well versed in the game , when you mention Riquelme. 😊

[@nickyheart]

@@saradmatthewtigga4413 riquelme is not some unknown entity, hes in fifa meaning he is a very well known legend

[@imanoli41]

@@saradmatthewtigga4413 hahaha, im from argentina and a Boca Juniors fan so i obviously know him

[@imanoli41]

@@nickyheart yeah but he is pretty trash in fifa so no one uses him

[@imanoli41]

@@nickyheart remember xabi alonso is also in fifa though

[@whocares3201]

One of the most intelligent players ever. Absolutly no surprise he is blowing up as a manager at Leverkusen already. Hope he gets a chance at Real after Carlo.

[@nathr7375]

He never flew under the radar at liverpool, we all knew how good he was.

[@neymarrrzitttoo6141]

man ...i love your videos...😌

[@kalvinleogaviola8546]

Chubby Alonso?!??!?!?!??!?!?!

[@FabianJr2012]

💀💀💀

[@gm2407]

United fan here, even when Torres and Gerrard were getting all the press Xabi Alonso was the one you knew would make that team tick and make a match very difficult. Top football mind.

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

His passing, vision and reading of the game was unsurpassed

[@dannydannydannydanny]

Xabi was something else

[@himeshyt2046]

Now bayer Leverkusen is playing like crazy You made a good guess bro

[@onkabetsekeitumetse9339]

You were right about Xabi Alonso having the potential to be a great coaching mind

[@fabiovictor5300]

Simplicity and Elegance

[@Rubrasileiro]

He was and is still underrated in the history of football

[@livingstone8347]

Xabi Alonso, absolute legend.

[@tempu_007]

"Now he manages Bayer Leverkusen who aren't doing too well" it aged like a fine wine 🍷🗿

[@jtenspolde3584]

he is doing very well in leverkusen by now. nice vid

[@justreality4054]

What an incredible player

[@pedropierre9594]

Xabi Alonso had the most beautiful long pass man

[@aldrinjulio4165]

cant stop giggling and captions, CHUBBY LONSO