David Alaba

David Alaba is an Austrian professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid and the Austria national team.

David Alaba is an Austrian professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid and the Austria national team. Primarily a defender, he has also played in midfield and full-back roles. He has won major honours with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, including multiple UEFA Champions League titles.

Early life and youth career

Alaba was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1992. He began his youth football at SV Aspern before moving to the academy of Austria Vienna. He progressed to senior football with Austria Vienna II in 2008, and later that year moved to Bayern Munich as a teenager.

Club career

At Bayern Munich, Alaba became one of the club's most decorated players, winning 10 Bundesliga titles and 2 UEFA Champions League titles. He transferred to Real Madrid in 2021 and continued to add major honours, including the Champions League and La Liga in his first season.

International career

Alaba has represented Austria at senior level since 2009. He has been a long-serving international and has also captained the national team at major tournaments.

Playing style

Alaba is valued for his versatility, technical quality and ability to play in several defensive and midfield roles. He has been used mainly as a defender, but has also operated as a central midfielder.