Jordi Alba
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Jordi Alba Ramos (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈʒɔɾði ˈalβə]; born 21 March 1989) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He is often regarded as one of the best full-backs of his generation. Alba started his career at Barcelona, but was released. After joining Cornellà, he moved to Valencia. In 2012, he returned to Barcelona, with whom he has won sixteen major honours, including five La Liga titles, five Copas del Rey and one UEFA Champions League. He left the club in 2023 to join Inter Miami, where he would announce his retirement upon the end of the 2025 season. After winning 23 caps and scoring one goal at youth level, Alba made his senior debut for Spain in 2011. He was an integral member of the team that won UEFA Euro 2012, and was also part of the squads at the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018, and 2022, and the European Championship in 2016 and 2020. Alba was the captain of the team that won the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League. In 2023, he announced his international retirement.
Career
- 1989Born
- 2006Joined Spain national under-19 football team
- 2007Joined Valencia CF Mestalla
- 2008Joined Catalonia national football team
- 2008Joined Gimnàstic de Tarragona
- 2008Joined Spain national under-21 association football team
- 2008Joined Valencia CF
- 2009Joined Spain national under-20 football team
- 2011Joined Spain men's national football team
- 2012Joined Futbol Club Barcelona
- 2012Joined Spain national under-23 football team
- 2023Joined Inter Miami CF
Trivia
- •Place of birth: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
- •Citizenship: Spain
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Jordi Alba picks former Real Madrid player as his toughest rival at Barcelona, but it wasn’t Cristiano Ronaldo
'He's a star' – Barcelona legend Jordi Alba reveals why Luis Enrique is the best coach he's worked with
‘He’s a star’ – Barcelona legend Jordi Alba reveals why Luis Enrique is the best coach he’s worked with
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba’s paths cross again after Barcelona and Inter Miami as Spanish promotion fight ...
Luis Suarez opens up on Inter Miami’s 2026 struggles following Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets retirements
Leo Messi Named MVP, Jordi Alba Named Defensive MVP as Inter Miami CF Announces Club Awards
Jordi Alba’s unexpected decision: He sheds light on why he’s retiring after this MLS season
Jordi Alba's unexpected decision: He sheds light on why he's retiring after this MLS season
Join Us for a Special Tribute to Jordi Alba’s Legendary Career this Saturday at Chase Stadium!
Jordi Alba announces retirement from professional soccer at end of Inter Miami's 2025 playoff run
Bad news for Messi: Jordi Alba announces retirement months after extending contract with Inter Miami
Jordi Alba expects to finish career alongside Lionel Messi after Inter Miami win in MLS
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