What is Alexi Lalas's full name?
Panayotis Alexander "Alexi" Lalas
Alexi Lalas date of birth:
June 1, 1970
How old is Alexi Lalas?
56
Where was Alexi Lalas born?
Birmingham, Michigan, USA
How tall is Alexi Lalas?
6' 3" (190 cm)
Alexi Lalas body shape:
Athletic
What color is Alexi Lalas's hair?
Red
What is Alexi Lalas's ethnicity?
White
What is Alexi Lalas nationality?
American
What is Alexi Lalas's occupation?
Soccer Player
Alexi Lalas claim to fame:
Los Angeles Galaxy
Short Biography
Panayotis Alexander "Alexi" Lalas (born June 1, 1970) is an American retired association football player who played mostly as a defender. Lalas is best known for his participation with the United States national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, being considered the standout player of the team through his distinctive appearance, bearing long beard and hair. After the World Cup, Lalas went on to become the first American in Italy's Serie A as a member of Calcio Padova, Lalas would later return to the United States in 1996 to take part in the newly formed Major League Soccer, being a member of New England Revolution. While also joining Club Sport Emelec of Ecuador, and the MLS squads MetroStars and Kansas City Wizards, Lalas' most successful club stretch was with Los Angeles Galaxy, with whom he won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and MLS Cup before retiring in 2002. Lalas' playing style was noted for physical ability and endurance.