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Xabi Alonso vs Mikel Arteta
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Xabi Alonso Spain · 1981– 50% · #286 in the world
- Mikel Arteta Spain · 1982– 50% · #289 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta: 50% each. Xabi Alonso is #286 of the 400 footballers in the world ranking and Mikel Arteta #289; among the 45 from Spain, they are #27 and #28.
Side by side
| Xabi Alonso | Mikel Arteta | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #286 | #289 |
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Born | 1981 | 1982 |