More important than Cristiano Ronaldo – how Xabi Alonso's absence against ... - Goal.com

ANALYSISBy KS Leong When it comes to under-rated and under-appreciated footballers, no player fits that description better than Xabi Alonso, as unfortunate as it may be. While players like Fabio Cannavaro, Claude Makelele, Carles Puyol and Xavi have attained the recognition they deserve after years and years of consistent, magnificent performances, Alonso hasn't quite been given his due