Antonio Alonso

Antonio Alonso Giménez-Cuenca (14 June 1886 – 1973) was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward for Madrid FC. With them, he won back-to-back Copa del Rey titles in 1905 and 1906. He was president of Vigo FC in 1905 and his brother Rodrigo was president in 1908. Being the son of a well-off family of industrialists from Vigo, he was sent to Germany to complete his studies of mechanical engineering, doing so at the Hochschule Mittweida University in Saxony. netting once in an eventual 5–5 draw.

Alonso then played a pivotal role in helping the club win two back-to-back Copa del Rey titles in 1905 and 1906, scoring twice in the semifinals of the 1905 edition against San Sebastián Recreation Club, and then starting in both finals. His older brother Rodrigo also signed for Madrid, but it was Antonio who acquired great prominence in the team with his performances. During his three years with Madrid, he played a total of six cup matches, scoring twice.

Personal life Upon his father's death in 1917, his business saga was continued by Antonio, Salvador, Rodrigo, and Mauro, who in 1918 created the Antonio Alonso-Hijos company.

Alonso married Elisa Meléndez, The second, acquired in 1947, the canning factory that Amador Mouriño had in the Cambados dock, which he would sell to Conservas Galbán in 1956.

Death Alonso died in 1973, at the age of either 87 or 88.

Honours Madrid FC Campeonato Regional Centro: 1904–05, and 1905–06 Copa del Rey: 1905, 1906