It is no secret that Osvaldo Alonso plays on the edge. He had done a better job of controlling himself recently, but he’s never been one to back from a challenge. That’s what we love him. That’s what has prompted us to give him nicknames like “El Corazon” or “Honey Badger.” He plays with heart, like he just doesn’t care what anyone thinks of him.
It’s also what has allowed a player no one had heard of at 22 years old to become one of the greatest defensive midfielders in MLS history.
But playing that way also comes with risks.