Santillana
Football, Football player
1952 –
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Who is Santillana?
Carlos Alonso González, commonly known as Santillana, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a striker.
Best known for his Real Madrid spell, which consisted of 17 La Liga seasons and 643 official games, he was known for his stellar heading ability despite not reaching 1.80m, and is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the history of Spanish football.
The recipient of more than 50 caps for Spain, he represented the nation in two World Cups and as many European Championships.
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- Born
- Aug 23, 1952
Santillana del Mar - Also known as
- Carlos Alonso Gonzalez
- Nationality
- Spain
- Lived in
- Santillana del Mar
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on July 23, 2013
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