Mikel Alonso

Mikel Alonso lived much of his career in the long shadow of his younger brother Xabi, and as a fan I've always found that quietly compelling. Born in Tolosa in 1980, he spent the heart of his career at Real Sociedad, racking up well over a hundred appearances as a hardworking midfielder. He was never the flashy passer his brother became, but there's something honorable about a footballer who built a steady professional life on graft rather than headlines. That he later turned to writing suggests a thoughtful mind, and I respect anyone who carves an identity distinct from a famous sibling.

Name (English)

Mikel Alonso

Name (Japanese)

ミケル・アロンソ

Reading

みける・あろんそ

Born

May 17, 1980 (age 46)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Monkey

Origin

Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Height

2 cm

Occupation

association football player / writer

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9F%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BD

Tags

• Gipuzkoa
• association football player
• writer

Last updated

2026-06-02

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