Júnior Alonso facts for kids
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Alonso with Paraguay in 2018
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| Full name | Júnior Osmar Ignacio Alonso Mujica | ||
| Date of birth | 9 February 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Asunción, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back Left-back |
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Current team
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Atlético Mineiro | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Cerro Porteño | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Cerro Porteño | 136 | (11) |
| 2017–2020 | Lille | 46 | (2) |
| 2018 | → Celta (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Boca Juniors (loan) | 21 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Atlético Mineiro | 69 | (2) |
| 2022–2024 | Krasnodar | 41 | (1) |
| 2022 | → Atlético Mineiro (loan) | 32 | (0) |
| 2024– | Atlético Mineiro | 33 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013 | Paraguay U-20 | 8 | (2) |
| 2013– | Paraguay | 63 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 June 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 June 2025 |
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Júnior Osmar Ignacio Alonso Mujica (born on February 9, 1993) is a talented Paraguayan footballer. He plays as a defender, usually in the center or on the left side of the field. Júnior Alonso currently plays for the Brazilian club Atlético Mineiro and is also a key player for the Paraguay national team.
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Júnior Alonso's Club Journey
Júnior Alonso has played for several big clubs throughout his career, showing his skills in different leagues.
Playing for Lille in France
In January 2017, Alonso moved to the French club Lille. He played his first game for them on February 18, 2017, helping his team win against SM Caen. He played a total of 56 matches for Lille before moving on loan in August 2018.
Loan to Celta in Spain
On August 14, 2018, Alonso joined La Liga team Celta Vigo in Spain for a year. This was a loan deal, meaning he played for them temporarily.
Loan to Boca Juniors in Argentina
Next, on January 2, 2019, he went on loan to Boca Juniors, a famous club in Argentina. While with Boca, he was part of the team that won the 2018 Supercopa Argentina on May 2, 2019. Even though he didn't play in that final match, he was there to celebrate the victory.
Joining Atlético Mineiro in Brazil
On July 2, 2020, Júnior Alonso made a permanent move to the Brazilian club Atlético Mineiro. He signed a four-year contract with them.
Time with Krasnodar in Russia
In January 2022, Alonso joined the Russian club Krasnodar. However, his time there was affected by world events. In March 2022, his contract was put on hold, and he stopped training with the team, though his contract was still valid.
Returning to Atlético Mineiro on Loan
Because of the situation in Russia, Alonso returned to Atlético Mineiro on loan on March 14, 2022. He played for them until the end of 2022.
Second Return to Atlético Mineiro
On July 10, 2024, Júnior Alonso officially rejoined Atlético Mineiro for a second time. He signed a new contract that will keep him with the club for two and a half years.
Júnior Alonso's International Career
Júnior Alonso has been a regular player for the Paraguay national team since his first game in 2013.
In a qualifying match for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on March 23, 2017, Alonso scored his first goal for Paraguay. It was the winning goal in a 2–1 victory against Ecuador.
He was also chosen to be part of Paraguay's team for the 2019 Copa América tournament in Brazil. He played in all four of Paraguay's matches, playing every minute. Paraguay reached the quarter-finals but lost to the host team, Brazil, in a penalty shootout.
International Goals
Júnior Alonso has scored important goals for his country. Here are his international goals:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 23 March 2017 | Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay |  Ecuador |
2–0 | 2–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 2 July 2021 | Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico, Goiânia, Brazil |  Peru |
2–2 | 3–3 | 2021 Copa América |
| 3 | 25 March 2025 | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla, Colombia |  Colombia |
1–2 | 2–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Júnior Alonso's Achievements and Awards
Júnior Alonso has won many awards and championships with his clubs and has also received individual honors for his great play.
Club Honours
Cerro Porteño
- Paraguayan Primera División: 2013 Clausura, 2015 Apertura
Boca Juniors
- Argentine Primera División: 2019–20
- Supercopa Argentina: 2018
Atlético Mineiro
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2021
- Copa do Brasil: 2021
- Campeonato Mineiro: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025
Individual Awards
- Bola de Prata: 2020, 2021
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2021
- Best Centre-back in Brazil: 2021
- South American Team of the Year: 2021
- Campeonato Mineiro Team of the Year: 2025
See also
In Spanish: Junior Alonso para niños
