Marcos Alonso

Marcos Alonso is a Spanish professional footballer, born on December 28, 1990, in Madrid, Spain. He is a versatile player, able to play as a left back or wing back. Alonso began his professional career with Real Madrid before moving to Bolton Wanderers in 2010. He later played for Fiorentina and Sunderland, before joining Chelsea in 2016.

Alonso is known for his pace, technical ability, and scoring prowess from defensive positions. He has won numerous team titles, including the Premier League and the Europa League with Chelsea.

Off the field, Alonso is recognized for his charitable work, particularly in his home city of Madrid.

Real Madrid

• Youth and Early Career: Alonso was born and raised in Madrid and joined Real Madrid's youth academy. He made his first-team debut for Real Madrid in 2009.

Bolton Wanderers

• Early Success: Alonso signed with Bolton Wanderers in 2010. He quickly established himself as a regular in the side, impressing with his performances at left back.

Fiorentina

• Italian Success: In 2013, Alonso transferred to Fiorentina. His performances in Italy enhanced his reputation as one of the best attacking full-backs in Europe.

Sunderland

• Loan Success: Alonso joined Sunderland on loan in 2014, helping the club to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Chelsea

• Premier League Success: In 2016, Alonso joined Chelsea. He has since won multiple titles with the club, including the Premier League and the Europa League.

Spain National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for Spain in 2018.

Achievements:

• Alonso has been a regular in the Spanish national team since his debut, representing his country in various international competitions.

• Position: Primarily a left back or wing back.
• Skills: Known for his technical ability, pace, and goal-scoring prowess from a defensive position. Alonso is celebrated for his crossing ability and free-kick prowess.

• Family: Alonso comes from a family with a rich footballing history. His father, Marcos Alonso Peña, and his grandfather, Marquitos, both played for Real Madrid.
• Philanthropy: Alonso is involved in various charitable activities, particularly in his home city of Madrid.

• Marcos Alonso is celebrated for his attacking prowess from a defensive position and his technical ability. His performances at Chelsea and Spain have earned him recognition as a top-class left back.

Premier League:

• Winner in 2017

FA Cup:

• Winner in 2018

UEFA Europa League:

• Winner in 2019

Books

• No books currently published about Marcos Alonso's career

Websites

• FIFA: Information about Marcos Alonso’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fifa.com
• Chelsea Football Club: Details about Alonso’s career at Chelsea. Available at: https://www.chelseafc.com

Articles

• BBC Sport: Marcos Alonso: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/
• The Guardian: Marcos Alonso’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/marcos-alonso

Interviews and Documentaries

• Various interviews and features on Marcos Alonso, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com