Happy birthday! Xabi Alonso turns 44 today

Xabi Alonso is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer-coach Xabi Alonso has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Alonso, a cultural icon

Born Xabier Alonso Olano in Tolosa on November 25, 1981, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Alonso's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Xabi hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Xabi Alonso as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Xabi, you're the best!

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