Xabi Alonso. Spanish footballer and manager In this. Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is. Alonso and the second or maternal family name is Olano. Xabi Alonso Alonso in 2018 Personal information Full name Xabier Alonso Olano [1]. Date of birth (1981-11-25) 25 November 1981 (age 41) [1]. Place of birth Tolosa, Spain [2]. Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) [2] Position(s) Midfielder Club information.