There might not be a player in Seattle Sounders history more universally loved by the fan base, teammates, and front office than Osvaldo Alonso. It’s not hard to understand why. Alonso’s rare combination of hard tackling and slick passing have made him one of the top defensive midfielders throughout his MLS career.
It’s a common refrain that while Alonso may be a hard-nosed player, he’s not necessarily dirty. Well, perceptions around the league may be a bit a different.
According to an anonymous survey of 140 MLS players conducted by ESPN, Alonso was named as the player who “crosses the line in terms of discipline more than any other” by 25 percent of respondents.