Antonio Alsúa
Spanish footballer (1919–1998)
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Antonio Alsúa Alonso (25 October 1919 – 4 March 1998) was a Spanish professional footballer, who played as a midfielder.
Full name
Antonio Alsúa Alonso
Date of birth
25 October 1919
Date of death
4 March 1998 (aged 78)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Antonio Alsúa Alonso | ||
| Date of birth | 25 October 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Irun, Gipuzkoa, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 4 March 1998 (aged 78) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1939–1941 | Real Unión | ||
| 1941–1948 | Real Madrid | 134 | (35) |
| 1948–1950 | Gimnàstic | 37 | (12) |
| 1950–1951 | Lleida | 13 | (3) |
| 1951–1953 | Alavés | 39 | (11) |
| Total | 223+ | (61+) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1952–1953 | Alavés | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He became one of the most important players for Real Madrid CF in the 1940s, playing over 170 matches for the Spanish side and winning the Copa del Rey in 1946 and 1947.
He was the elder brother of Rafael Alsúa, who also played for Real Madrid but had longer spells with Real Sociedad and Racing Santander.
Honours
Real Madrid
