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In that aspect they are similar. But Xavi is much more of a forward going player, while Xabi prefers to sit back and provide service from a deeper part of the pitch. In that aspect, the two are different. I guess you would call it their respective "approach to the game".

They are totally different players. It's pointless to compare the two. Hell Fabregas is closer in style to Xavi than Xabi and even then its not very close.

It all depends on what you mean by comfortable. If comfortable means willing to take opponents one v one and make plays off the dribble, then no Xabi isn't comfortable on the ball. But if comfortable means the ability to hold onto the ball long enough to make a positive pass and not lose...

Though I don't know if there is anyone in the world better than Xabi Alonso at the one touch pass.

Well to help your steel argument. Xabi took Liverpool penalties until his injury last season. Gerrard was second choice in PKs, if that tells you anything.