Alejandro Alonso (field hockey) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alejandro Francisco Alonso Gancedo | ||
| Born | 14 February 1999 Santander, Spain |
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| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Tenis | ||
| Senior career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–present | Tenis | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Spain U21 | 14 | (1) |
| 2020–present | Spain (indoor) | 5 | (0) |
| 2021–present | Spain | 56 | (3) |
| Last updated on: 31 January 2023 | |||
Alejandro Francisco Alonso Gancedo, born on February 14, 1999, is a talented Spanish field hockey player. He plays as a defender for the Tenis club in Spain's top league, the División de Honor. He also represents the Spanish national field hockey team.
Alejandro Alonso's Hockey Journey
Alejandro Alonso is known for his skills as a defender in field hockey. He has played for both his club team, Tenis, and the national team of Spain.
Playing for Spain
Alonso first joined the main Spanish national team in February 2021. His first big game was an FIH Pro League match against Belgium.
Major Tournaments
In May 2021, Alejandro was chosen to play in the 2021 EuroHockey Championship. This was his first major tournament with the senior team. He also got to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics, which is a huge achievement for any athlete. Later, he made his first appearance in the World Cup at the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup.
See also
In Spanish: Álex Alonso para niños
