Alejandro Valverde
Alejandro Valverde Belmonte is a Spanish former professional road cyclist, born on 25 April 1980 in Las Lumbreras, Murcia.
Alejandro Valverde Belmonte is a Spanish former professional road cyclist, born on 25 April 1980 in Las Lumbreras, Murcia. He is best known for winning the 2009 Vuelta a España and the 2018 UCI Road World Championships men’s road race, and for his long career with Movistar Team. Since March 2025, he has coached the Spanish men’s national cycling team.
Early life and background
Alejandro Valverde Belmonte was born in Las Lumbreras, Murcia, Spain, on 25 April 1980. He became one of Spain’s leading road cyclists in the early 2000s.
Professional cycling career
Valverde raced professionally on the road for two periods, from 2002 to 2010 and from 2012 to 2022. He won 133 professional races and was known as a strong all-round rider.
Major victories and achievements
His most notable victories include the 2009 Vuelta a España and the 2018 UCI Road World Championships men’s road race. He also won several major one-day races and stage races during his career.
Later career and coaching
After his road career, Valverde continued competing in gravel cycling. In March 2025, he became coach of the Spanish men's national cycling team.
Key facts
- Valverde won the 2009 Vuelta a España, his only Grand Tour overall victory.
- He became UCI road world champion in 2018 in the men's road race.
- He recorded 133 professional victories during his road career.
- He competed professionally on the road from 2002 to 2010 and from 2012 to 2022.
- He became coach of the Spanish men's national team in March 2025.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro_ValverdeSupports: Birth date, career span, 133 professional victories, major wins, gravel cycling, coaching role.
- UCAM Deportes — https://www.ucamdeportes.com/deportista/alejandro-valverde-belmonteSupports: Birthplace, professional status, major achievements, Olympic participation.
- Movistar Team — https://movistarteam.com/equipo/integrante/alejandro-valverdeSupports: 133 victories and career highlights.
- RTVE — https://www.rtve.es/temas/alejandro-valverde/16690/Supports: Role as Spanish national team selector/coach in 2025.