Biography
Who is Júnior Alonso?
Early life and real name
The full name of this athlete is Júnior Osmar Ignacio Alonso Mujica. He was born in Asunción, Paraguay, on February 9, 1993. As an Aquarius, he grew up in his home country before establishing a professional career in association football. He plays as a defender or left-back.
Club career history
Júnior began his professional path with the Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño. He secured the Paraguayan Primera División titles during the 2013 Clausura and 2015 Apertura seasons. In January 2017, he signed with the French team Lille. He appeared in 56 matches for the French side before moving on loan to Celta Vigo in August 2018.
By January 2019, he joined the Argentine club Boca Juniors. During his time there, he sat on the bench for the 2018 Supercopa Argentina victory. In July 2020, he signed a four-year contract with the Brazilian club Atlético Mineiro. While playing for this team, he served as a defensive leader. He helped the club win the 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the 2021 Copa do Brasil. He played 51 matches and scored one goal during that successful campaign.
International career
Júnior Alonso has represented the Paraguay national team for over a decade. He achieved his senior international debut in 2013. On March 23, 2017, he made a significant impact during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. He scored the winning goal for Paraguay against Ecuador, which stood as his first international score.
In May 2019, he earned a spot on the 23-man roster for the Copa América tournament held in Brazil. He played every minute of all four matches for Paraguay during that competition. Later, in June 2026, head coach Gustavo Alfaro named him to the 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup.
Awards and recognition
Throughout his time in professional sports, he has earned multiple individual and team honors. He received the Bola de Prata award in both 2020 and 2021. In 2021, he was named to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year and recognized as the best centre-back in Brazil. That same year, he earned a place in the South American Team of the Year.
His accolades also include multiple Campeonato Mineiro titles won between 2020 and 2025. Also, he was selected for the 2023-24 Russian Premier League Team of the Season and the 2025 Copa Sudamericana Team of the Tournament.
Birthday and age
Júnior Alonso was born on February 9, 1993, which makes Júnior 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Júnior shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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