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Osvaldo Alonso is credited as an association football player. Osvaldo Alonso was born in San Cristóbal, Artemisa Province, Cuba on November 11, 1985. That works out to 40 years old in 2026. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Osvaldo Alonso's story moves me more than most footballers' do. Defecting from Cuba in 2007 and earning U.S. citizenship in 2012, he turned a perilous leap into a decade of midfield mastery at Seattle Sounders FC. As a defensive midfielder he did the unglamorous, essential work, hounding opponents, covering ground, breaking up play, then nudging the team forward. I have a soft spot for players who shoulder that thankless role, and Alonso did it with relentless intensity. His career is proof that grit and sacrifice can carry someone from uncertainty to becoming a beloved fixture of a club.
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- Name (English)
- Osvaldo Alonso
- Name (Japanese)
- オスヴァルド・アロンソ
- Reading
- おすゔぁるど・あろんそ
- Born
- November 11, 1985 (age 40)
- Origin
- San Cristóbal, Artemisa Province, Cuba
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Osvaldo Alonso born?
Born November 11, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Osvaldo Alonso from?
Osvaldo Alonso is from San Cristóbal, Artemisa Province, Cuba.
What does Osvaldo Alonso do?
Osvaldo Alonso works as association football player.
How tall is Osvaldo Alonso?
Osvaldo Alonso is 180 cm.
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