115 GLORIOUS ERAS XABI ALONSO
115 GLORIOUS ERAS XABI ALONSO
Position:
CDM
Alt Position:
CM
Height:
183 CM
Stamina:
Skill Moves:
Weak Foot:
Stats
Base Stats
Max Stats
120 Pace
99 Shooting
140 Passing
124 Dribbling
118 Defending
109 Physical
151 Pace
111 Shooting
195 Passing
158 Dribbling
157 Defending
137 Physical
Work Rate: High/High
Traits:
dives into tackles
long passer
play maker
long shot taker
Skill Points [Recommended]:
2x Defensive Midfielder
2x Deep Lying Playmaker
1x Passing
Shards: 1,000
Detail Review
Pace
+
Xabi Alonso is explosive, he has enough pace to keep up in midfield transitions. His movement is smooth, and he accelerates better than expected for a deeper playmaker. ((9.5/10))
Shooting
−
His shooting is limited. Long shots lack power compared to modern midfielders, and he rarely poses a real scoring threat outside of ideal setups. ((7.4/10))
Dribbling
+
Very composed on the ball with excellent close control. Alonso rarely loses possession and can turn out of pressure with calm, technical touches. ((9.4/10))
Defending
+
Strong defensive awareness, great positioning, and clean interceptions. He reads passing lanes extremely well and wins the ball without needing pace. ((9.7/10))
Passing
+
His best attribute by far. Xabi Alonso delivers world-class long balls, switches of play, and laser-accurate passes. He dictates the tempo effortlessly. ((9.8/10))
Physical
+
Solid strength, balance, and aggression help him hold his ground in duels and maintain control in midfield battles. ((9.4/10))
Work Rates
−
High attacking and high defensive work rate sounds good, but it often pulls him out of position. He can feel too aggressive going forward when you want him to stay deeper. ((8/10))
Final Verdict
Xabi Alonso is a composed, intelligent midfielder with some of the best passing in the game. While his shooting and work rates hold him back, his defending, calm dribbling, and physical presence make him a top-tier deep playmaker for controlling matches.
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All ratings are given relative to the CDM benchmark and may vary depending on playstyle.
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