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Alexi Lalas

アレクシー・ララス　/　あれくしー・ららす

American association football player

June 1, 1970 (age 56)　・　Birmingham, Michigan, United States

Michigan
association football player
musician

My Take

Alexi Lalas is, to me, a genuine pioneer of American soccer's modern era. Born in Birmingham, Michigan in 1970, the towering centre-back with the unmistakable red beard and long hair became the breakout face of the 1994 World Cup on home soil, when the sport was still finding its footing in the States. What I love is that he never fit one mold: defender, musician, and later one of the most outspoken voices in soccer broadcasting. He helped make the game visible to a generation of Americans. Love him or argue with him, he gave U.S. soccer a personality when it badly needed one.

Overview

Panayotis Alexander Lalas (born June 1st, 1970) is an American former soccer player who played as a centre-back. He is best known for his participation with the United States national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where his appearance made him a standout player on the team with his distinctive long beard and hair.

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1. Profile

Name (English): Alexi Lalas
Name (Japanese): アレクシー・ララス
Reading: あれくしー・ららす
Born: June 1, 1970 (age 56)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Gemini / Dog
Origin: Birmingham, Michigan, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 191 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player / musician

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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