Osvaldo Alonso
- January 4, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Osvaldo Alonso |
Occupation | Soccer Player |
Date Of Birth | Nov 11, 1985(1985-11-11) |
Age | 39 |
Birthplace | San Cristóbal |
Country | Cuba |
Birth City | Artemisa |
Horoscope | Scorpio |
Osvaldo Alonso Biography
Name | Osvaldo Alonso |
Birthday | Nov 11 |
Birth Year | 1985 |
Place Of Birth | San Cristóbal |
Home Town | Artemisa |
Birth Country | Cuba |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Parents | Maria Alonso, Osvaldo Alonso |
Spouse | Liang Perez |
Children(s) | Dennis Alonso |
Osvaldo Alonso is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on November 11, 1985 in San Cristóbal, Artemisa, Cuba. Cuban-American midfielder who started his MLS career with the Seattle Sounders FC in 2009.
He was with He was joined by Clint Dempsey on the Seattle Sounders FC in 2013. on the Seattle Sounders FC in 2013.
In June 2007, Alonso defected from Cuba while the team was in Houston, Texas, to face Honduras at the Gold Cup. Another Cuban teammate, Lester Moré, defected to the United States during the team’s same trip to the United States. Alonso was with teammates at a Wal-Mart when he went off by himself while browsing through merchandise and then left the store. He walked several blocks from the store until he found a man who spoke Spanish and borrowed a cell phone to call a friend in Miami, Florida.
Alonso began his career with Pinar del Río in his homeland, after which he defected to the United States in June 2007. He trained with Chivas USA and was offered a $12,900 developmental contract with the team. Eventually, Alonso opted to sign with Charleston Battery on the theory he would get more playing time on a USL First Division team. He impressed early after a strong outing in the preseason Carolina Challenge Cup 2008 and ultimately enjoyed an impressive debut season in which he started 31 games for the Battery and scored 7 goals. He was named 2008 team MVP and Newcomer of the Year by fan votes, the team’s Players’ Player of the Year by a team vote, and the USL-1 Rookie of the Year by league coach and GM vote.
There was a child called Dennis and the wife Liang Perez.
Osvaldo Alonso Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Osvaldo Alonso is one of the richest Soccer Player from Cuba. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Osvaldo Alonso 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began professional football in team Cuban club Pinar del Rio in 2005.
He was a part of the Cuban national team from 2006 to 2007.
Osvaldo Alonso Moreno (born November 11, 1985) is a Cuban-born footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Minnesota United FC in Major League Soccer (MLS). He defected from Cuba in 2007 and became a U.S. citizen in 2012. During his decade-long career with Seattle Sounders FC, Alonso played as a defensive midfielder who was known for his style of harassing, tackling and covering the field, while getting forward to supply enough offense to be considered a threat. This style of play had earned the nickname “Honey Badger” from Seattle fans for his fearless, aggressive playing style.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Osvaldo Alonso Dating?
According to our records, Osvaldo Alonso married to Liang Perez. As of December 1, 2023, Osvaldo Alonso’s is not dating anyone.
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On June 19, 2012, Alonso became a citizen of the United States of America, and he stated that he would like to play for the United States national team despite playing for Cuba in the past. He has not been called up to the Cuban national team since he defected to the United States. The FIFA statutes state that:
Facts & Trivia
Osvaldo Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cuba. Osvaldo Alonso celebrates birthday on November 11 of every year.
In 2013, Alonso was named an inactive MLS All-Star, earning his third All-Star selection in his five-year MLS career.