Xabi Alonso Was So Slow, He Became UNPRESSABLE

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  • @RaymarFootball
    @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +534

    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
      @CarlosMartinez-vk4nd Рік тому +7

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

    • @qkomodo9098
      @qkomodo9098 Рік тому +1

      ​@@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
      @CarlosMartinez-vk4nd Рік тому +3

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

    • @qkomodo9098
      @qkomodo9098 Рік тому +1

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

    • @akirasouma7561
      @akirasouma7561 Рік тому

      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

  • @malsuika
    @malsuika 7 місяців тому +223

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

    • @thebekojane9476
      @thebekojane9476 7 місяців тому +6

      I was looking for this comment

    • @robertpfeiffer8721
      @robertpfeiffer8721 6 місяців тому

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

  • @dxcim
    @dxcim Рік тому +1670

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

    • @sportfootball-ch9lz
      @sportfootball-ch9lz Рік тому +3

      صحيح 👍

    • @Milesyu584
      @Milesyu584 Рік тому +32

      busquets as well

    • @kohikappu
      @kohikappu Рік тому +16

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

    • @sadLeshrac
      @sadLeshrac Рік тому +44

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

    • @sugs1191
      @sugs1191 Рік тому +18

      Riquelme

  • @MrWillypanda88
    @MrWillypanda88 Рік тому +3555

    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
      @sportfootball-ch9lz Рік тому +17

      نعم وانا اتفق معاك

    • @womenhavehivemind9043
      @womenhavehivemind9043 Рік тому +35

      Still messi better >>>>>>

    • @mHANIF-xl3rx
      @mHANIF-xl3rx Рік тому +51

      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
      @mHANIF-xl3rx Рік тому +17

      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
      @alpFiLa Рік тому +35

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

  • @crediblesalamander8056
    @crediblesalamander8056 Рік тому +1308

    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
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +131

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

    • @BGdroopy
      @BGdroopy Рік тому +24

      You cannot hate on this man

    • @felipemauez3557
      @felipemauez3557 Рік тому +39

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

    • @zombievikinggaming4258
      @zombievikinggaming4258 Рік тому +23

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

    • @Bredemann100
      @Bredemann100 Рік тому +4

      @@zombievikinggaming4258 Why?

  • @xElNinoo
    @xElNinoo Рік тому +258

    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
      @edowino 11 місяців тому

      We also lost Mascherano & Arbeloa

  • @Phingolfina
    @Phingolfina 9 місяців тому +106

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

    • @xSCHEF
      @xSCHEF 7 місяців тому +3

      Invincible weltmeister!!

    • @avssify
      @avssify 7 місяців тому +2

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

    • @adrielvarela1828
      @adrielvarela1828 6 місяців тому +1

      @@avssify the video is 11th months old

  • @papaj9980
    @papaj9980 Рік тому +715

    The midfielders that Spain produce are actually insane

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +107

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

    • @goku445
      @goku445 Рік тому +31

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

    • @redhotgalego
      @redhotgalego Рік тому +67

      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
      @MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys Рік тому +17

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

    • @OmegaIvanovic117
      @OmegaIvanovic117 Рік тому +17

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

  • @Ej-junior19
    @Ej-junior19 7 місяців тому +15

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

  • @chanendlerbong
    @chanendlerbong Рік тому +364

    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
      @hijisfriend9030 Рік тому +54

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

    • @thetruthd8340
      @thetruthd8340 Рік тому +59

      Respect for not forgetting Marcos Senna

    • @agungwicaksono8639
      @agungwicaksono8639 Рік тому +30

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

    • @avantador36
      @avantador36 Рік тому

      ​@@hijisfriend9030arteta are left by spain

    • @nathr7375
      @nathr7375 Рік тому +36

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

  • @averagemex6558
    @averagemex6558 Рік тому +498

    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
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +48

      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
      @Hypocrisy.Allergic Рік тому +12

      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
      @Messi-Only Рік тому +33

      Busquets

    • @Muurat06
      @Muurat06 Рік тому +6

      For me its Pirlo

    • @thanhtrinhngoc2444
      @thanhtrinhngoc2444 Рік тому +5

      for me its just Alonso

  • @cyriledechime3083
    @cyriledechime3083 10 місяців тому +40

    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
      @omalone1169 9 місяців тому +1

      33 Unbeaten

    • @cursive1805
      @cursive1805 7 місяців тому

      42

    • @SudoyNiBay
      @SudoyNiBay 7 місяців тому +4

      And won the Bundesliga... still unbeaten.

    • @deanslife1
      @deanslife1 6 місяців тому

      @@SudoyNiBay 46 soon to be 53

  • @johnnythemachine6949
    @johnnythemachine6949 Рік тому +26

    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

  • @sammanberg9485
    @sammanberg9485 Рік тому +75

    The definition of a "Maestro" just pure class

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +5

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

  • @tedbyrne88
    @tedbyrne88 Рік тому +246

    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
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +23

      beautifully captured the beauty of his game my man 💯

    • @fmac6441
      @fmac6441 Рік тому +27

      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
      @The_Duude99 Рік тому +20

      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
      @kohikappu Рік тому +1

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

    • @kohikappu
      @kohikappu Рік тому +3

      @@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.

  • @aboudtartir5060
    @aboudtartir5060 Рік тому +8

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

  • @josephjonesodoi8097
    @josephjonesodoi8097 Рік тому +77

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

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +5

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

  • @lwandomadikizela2213
    @lwandomadikizela2213 Рік тому +64

    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
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +2

      couldnt have said it better 💯

    • @niweshlekhak9646
      @niweshlekhak9646 8 місяців тому

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

  • @lonlonm1lk
    @lonlonm1lk Рік тому +24

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

  • @lucas82
    @lucas82 Рік тому +21

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

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +3

      They dominated football in that era. both club and international

  • @LeoTomass
    @LeoTomass Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @dackjaniels443
    @dackjaniels443 Рік тому +230

    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.

  • @fivestarman5130
    @fivestarman5130 Рік тому +18

    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

  • @savage_gaming6500
    @savage_gaming6500 Рік тому +44

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

  • @Farmgoth
    @Farmgoth 9 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @thetruth4654
    @thetruth4654 Рік тому +145

    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
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +24

      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
      @mohitdeshmukh3398 Рік тому +1

      ​@@RaymarFootballnext video on schweinsteiger

    • @somnath1235
      @somnath1235 Рік тому

      Guys.. U forgot Kroos...

    • @mohitdeshmukh3398
      @mohitdeshmukh3398 Рік тому +1

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

    • @Gallos630
      @Gallos630 Рік тому

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

  • @Kisarez
    @Kisarez Рік тому +2

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

  • @Ryomatoly
    @Ryomatoly Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @stephenmason9527
    @stephenmason9527 Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @diegaulle9143
    @diegaulle9143 Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @Anarkey
    @Anarkey Рік тому +15

    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.

  • @Pleasesmile111
    @Pleasesmile111 Рік тому

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

  • @davidjones7172
    @davidjones7172 Рік тому +14

    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

  • @UdayanChauhan-oq3wz
    @UdayanChauhan-oq3wz 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @cz7182
    @cz7182 Рік тому +5

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

  • @vadudsafa
    @vadudsafa Рік тому +3

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

  • @janmeyer272
    @janmeyer272 Рік тому +35

    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.

  • @thensocial3603
    @thensocial3603 Рік тому +1

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

  • @paulokoyomon6871
    @paulokoyomon6871 Рік тому +4

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

  • @mbogaba667
    @mbogaba667 6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @GLawSomnia
    @GLawSomnia Рік тому +3

    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
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому

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

  • @berryevo
    @berryevo Рік тому +2

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

  • @UNKNOWN-Anonymous1
    @UNKNOWN-Anonymous1 Рік тому

    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.

  • @goku445
    @goku445 Рік тому +8

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

  • @kungfukenny9300
    @kungfukenny9300 Рік тому +2

    I remember the year Xabi left Liverpool. We literally imploded. Xabi was the anchor and glue that held everything together.

  • @hudsonthomas13
    @hudsonthomas13 7 місяців тому +4

    The manger quote aged like wine

  • @RASH_TheBandit
    @RASH_TheBandit Рік тому +1

    Xabi was our midfield magician - pulled the strings

  • @buggydes
    @buggydes Рік тому +3

    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

  • @mikellarkai8910
    @mikellarkai8910 Рік тому +2

    Xabi Alonso could give long passes that gave me goosebumps

  • @GyasiZardes-l7w
    @GyasiZardes-l7w Рік тому +28

    Xabi was an absolute baller at Liverpool

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +3

      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 👀

  • @ayaanrashadmustakim3498
    @ayaanrashadmustakim3498 7 місяців тому +2

    Came here after he won the Bundesliga with Leverkusen
    MAESTRO!

  • @drevil2675
    @drevil2675 Рік тому +3

    One of the most underrated player in the last decade.

  • @samelwell9463
    @samelwell9463 Рік тому +1

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

  • @duranraprez
    @duranraprez Рік тому +3

    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!

  • @hidoito5866
    @hidoito5866 7 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @davyprendergast82
    @davyprendergast82 9 місяців тому +7

    "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

  • @JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw
    @JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw Рік тому +2

    Literally one of the best footballers ever, pure class

  • @spencerlouisspn5552
    @spencerlouisspn5552 Рік тому +6

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

  • @don_peleon
    @don_peleon Рік тому +2

    Xabi will be one of the best managers of all time

  • @rodrigobarajas647
    @rodrigobarajas647 Рік тому +3

    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

  • @train_xc
    @train_xc Рік тому +1

    Rare player to be considered a legend in 3 major clubs in 3 major countries

  • @am2382
    @am2382 Рік тому +8

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

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому +1

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

  • @Milliardo66
    @Milliardo66 Рік тому

    One of my all-time favourites

  • @Anzx743
    @Anzx743 Рік тому +22

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

  • @simpydimpy2684
    @simpydimpy2684 Рік тому +1

    Watching this now as Leverkusen is bossing the Bundesliga!

  • @tempu_007
    @tempu_007 7 місяців тому +3

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

  • @vwmusicplaylist1935
    @vwmusicplaylist1935 Рік тому +2

    His passing, vision and reading of the game was unsurpassed

  • @nathr7375
    @nathr7375 Рік тому +2

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

  • @leonflash17
    @leonflash17 Рік тому +3

    I wish we got to see gerrard and Xabi longer together

  • @zubsiro
    @zubsiro Рік тому +1

    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

  • @-whyquestion
    @-whyquestion Рік тому +3

    Raymar post it’s a good day 🙏🏽

  • @onkabetsekeitumetse9339
    @onkabetsekeitumetse9339 7 місяців тому

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

  • @sameerk7151
    @sameerk7151 Рік тому +3

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

  • @french_toast223
    @french_toast223 Рік тому +1

    Xabi and Pirlo are my favorite midfielders their ability to pass was second to none.

  • @clivematthews95
    @clivematthews95 Рік тому +4

    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 ❤️

  • @SpardaDante
    @SpardaDante Рік тому

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

  • @whocares3201
    @whocares3201 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @venn9552
    @venn9552 8 місяців тому +1

    A year later, he might be taking the team to the bundesliga title. I love him

  • @Fluiad
    @Fluiad Рік тому +8

    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
      @RaymarFootball  Рік тому

      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
      @Fluiad Рік тому

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

    • @Human_traain
      @Human_traain Рік тому

      @@Fluiad mine is probably Camavinga rn

  • @himeshyt2046
    @himeshyt2046 9 місяців тому +2

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

  • @imanoli41
    @imanoli41 Рік тому +4

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

    • @TubbysWorld4413
      @TubbysWorld4413 Рік тому

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

    • @ahkwaheart
      @ahkwaheart Рік тому

      @@TubbysWorld4413 riquelme is not some unknown entity, hes in fifa meaning he is a very well known legend

    • @imanoli41
      @imanoli41 Рік тому

      @@TubbysWorld4413 hahaha, im from argentina and a Boca Juniors fan so i obviously know him

    • @imanoli41
      @imanoli41 Рік тому

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

    • @imanoli41
      @imanoli41 Рік тому

      @@ahkwaheart remember xabi alonso is also in fifa though

  • @pedropierre9594
    @pedropierre9594 Рік тому +1

    Xabi Alonso had the most beautiful long pass man

  • @Jon-vz5xq
    @Jon-vz5xq Рік тому +4

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

  • @Heaven_Bound
    @Heaven_Bound Рік тому

    He is one of the first guys on my starting line up of all time , he is🔥

  • @pathlessflame946
    @pathlessflame946 Рік тому +3

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

  • @Bhanna4d
    @Bhanna4d Рік тому

    One of my all time favorites

  • @elidiscord_6969
    @elidiscord_6969 Рік тому +3

    He showed us that pace is not everything.

  • @abhishekalfred3452
    @abhishekalfred3452 Рік тому +2

    One of the best regista . Unfortunately, that spain’s midfield already had xavi and iniesta . Same goes for david silva

  • @J-Q4726
    @J-Q4726 7 місяців тому +3

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

  • @gm2407
    @gm2407 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @randomstuffchanelkg
    @randomstuffchanelkg Рік тому +5

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

  • @Rubrasileiro
    @Rubrasileiro Рік тому +2

    He was and is still underrated in the history of football

  • @pandadoublexl
    @pandadoublexl Рік тому +231

    My dude, just talk normally.

    • @enriquerivera6879
      @enriquerivera6879 7 місяців тому +14

      Haha. For real!

    • @vinneysmith6987
      @vinneysmith6987 7 місяців тому +24

      Listening to him is excruciating

    • @DaktoEte
      @DaktoEte 6 місяців тому +7

      😂fr

    • @kacuba_
      @kacuba_ 6 місяців тому +11

      @@vinneysmith6987just dont watch?

    • @Kish1610
      @Kish1610 6 місяців тому +7

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

  • @dannydannydannydanny
    @dannydannydannydanny Рік тому

    Xabi was something else

  • @frijolitoboi10
    @frijolitoboi10 Рік тому +1

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

  • @meranicle4955
    @meranicle4955 9 місяців тому

    He not just understand football, but he is also a genius.
    As for now, 18/2/24, he's on an unbeaten run with 32 games with Leverkusen as a Coach.
    Shows how much his knowledge of football.

  • @shahedtheboss
    @shahedtheboss Рік тому +1

    I loved xabi Alonso....
    He was at Madrid when i first started watching football....

  • @donyiiovanni
    @donyiiovanni 9 місяців тому

    "Leverkusen arent doing great" the only sentence in this video that aged like milk. Great video, and an incredibly underrated player. I still cant believe Liverpool wanted to get rid of Alonso and replace him with Gareth Barry...THE most baffling decision in football

  • @calsonambomatei8695
    @calsonambomatei8695 Рік тому

    I believe strongly in my heart that I will meet him one day. When that day comes I will tell him "you, sir, a an absolute legend." My favourite holding midfielder of all time by a mile!

  • @cristofersaavedra7659
    @cristofersaavedra7659 Рік тому

    Hit the nail on the head regarding his coaching. To think Leverkusen are flying with him