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Mikel Alonso

ミケル・アロンソ　/　みける・あろんそ

Association football player from Spain

May 17, 1980 (age 46)　・　Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Gipuzkoa
association football player
writer

My Take

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.

Overview

Mikel Alonso Olano (Basque: [ˈmikel aˈlons̺o oˈlano], Spanish: [ˈmikel aˈlonso oˈlano]; born 17 May 1980) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent most of his career at Real Sociedad, making 110 appearances and scoring four goals over seven seasons.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

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
Blood type: Private
Height: 2 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player / writer

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

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

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