Xanet Oláiz, whose full name is Xanet Olaiz Ibarzabal, is a Spanish professional footballer from Astigarraga in Gipuzkoa. Born on July 18, 2005, the left-footed central defender developed through Deportivo Alavés’ academy and emerged as one of the club’s promising young players. Despite receiving greater media attention, he keeps his family and personal life away […]
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Jonny Otto, whose full name is Jonathan Castro Otto, is a Spanish professional footballer born on March 3, 1994, in Vigo, Galicia. The Deportivo Alavés defender is married to journalist Norma Fernández, with whom he has two children. Although parts of his immediate family life are publicly documented, Jonny keeps information about his parents and […]
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Ville Koski is a Finnish professional footballer who represents Deportivo Alavés and the Finland national team. Born in Tuusula on January 27, 2002, the central defender has attracted increasing attention through his performances in Finland, Croatia and Spain. Despite his growing public profile, Koski has disclosed very little about his family and personal relationships. Who […]
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Facundo Nahuel Tenaglia is an Argentine professional footballer born on February 21, 1996, in Saladillo, Buenos Aires Province. Although the Deportivo Alavés defender keeps much of his private life away from public attention, he has spoken warmly about the sacrifices made by his parents and the importance of his wife, daughter and brother. Who Is […]
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Ángel Pérez’s family has accompanied the Spanish footballer throughout his long journey from grassroots football in Zaragoza to Deportivo Alavés and La Liga. Born Ángel Pérez Hidalgo on August 29, 2002, the versatile right-sided player developed through several Aragonese clubs before reaching professional football. Pérez comes from a large, close-knit family that regularly travelled to […]
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Facundo Garcés’s family has been closely connected to his football career since his earliest years in Santa Fe, Argentina. Born Facundo Tomás Garcés on September 5, 1999, the central defender began playing for Club Náutico El Quillá before joining Colón’s academy. Garcés grew up in a football-loving household and has repeatedly received public support from […]
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Youssef Lekhedim’s family reflects the two cultures that have shaped the Deportivo Alavés defender. Born Youssef Enríquez Lekhedim in Madrid on October 7, 2005, the footballer known as “Yusi” has a Spanish father and a Moroccan mother. Lekhedim represented Spain at several youth levels before choosing Morocco for his senior international career. He explained that […]
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Nicolás Valentini’s family played an important role in his journey from youth football in Junín to Boca Juniors, Serie A and Deportivo Alavés. Born on April 6, 2001, in Junín, Buenos Aires Province, Valentini grew up in a household of passionate Boca supporters. The Argentine central defender has repeatedly thanked his relatives for supporting his […]
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Grégoire Swiderski’s family background connects France, Canada and Poland. Born Grégoire Jean Stanislas Świderski on October 5, 2005, near Bordeaux, the young goalkeeper developed at Girondins de Bordeaux before joining Deportivo Alavés in 2024. Swiderski was raised in France by a French mother and Canadian father. His Canadian nationality enabled him to represent Canada internationally, […]
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Jesús Owono’s family has played an important role in the goalkeeper’s journey from Equatorial Guinea to professional football in Spain. Born Jesús Lázaro Owono Ngua Akeng in Bata on March 1, 2001, he moved to the Basque Country during childhood and began playing organized football with Antiguoko. Owono later developed in the academies of Real […]
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