He was a fan idol like Mo Salah, won a league, now loses his life

Few players can have the charisma to connect with the fans

10/02/2023, 01:39 PM +00:00

Former Barcelona player Marcos Alonso Peña, father of the Barcelona full-back of the same name, died on Thursday at the age of 63 after a long illness, Barcelona said in a statement. "Marcos Alonso Peña died on Thursday. Born in Santander on October 1, 1959, he was the father of current Barça defender Marcos Alonso," Barcelona said in a statement. Marcos Alonso Peña, also the son of international footballer Marcos Alonso Imaz 'Marquitos', played several seasons in the Primera Division.

He made his debut in the top flight of Spanish football shortly before his 18th birthday with Racing Santander, his hometown team. From Racing, this winger went to Atlético de Madrid, where after five seasons between 1982 and 1987 he signed for Barcelona, where he would spend his best years as a player. With the azulgrana team he won a League (1984/1985), a King's Cup (1983), a Spanish Super Cup (1983) and two League Cups (1983 and 1986).

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"During his time as a Culer, he is especially remembered for his goal with an extraordinary diving header in the last minute of the 1982/83 Copa del Rey final; a goal that gave Barça victory over Real Madrid," Barça recalled. In 1987, he returned to Atlético de Madrid after making 180 official appearances for Barça, scoring 39 goals. Marcos Alonso, known as 'Pichón', spent another three seasons in the red and white kit before moving to Logroñés and returning to Racing Santander, then in the third tier of Spanish football, where he hung up his boots in 1990.

Much loved like Salah

According to reports from Spain. Marcos Alonso was a much-loved player by the fans of the teams he played for. It's a case that makes him similar to Liverpudlian star Mohamed Salah, who is a fan favourite at every game at Anfield. Few players can have the charisma to connect with the fans.