Jordi Alba

Full name: Jordi Alba Ramos

Date of birth: March 21, 1989

Place of birth: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain

Nationality: Spanish

• Primary position: Left-back
• Foot: Left

Club career (highlights)

• Youth clubs: UE Cornellà, Barcelona (La Masia), Cornellà (return), Valencia youth
• Senior debut and early career: Began senior career with Valencia B; loan to Gimnàstic Tarragona (2008–2009)
• Valencia CF (2009–2012): Broke into Valencia’s first team and established himself as a dynamic attacking full-back.
• FC Barcelona (2012–2023): Transferred to Barcelona in 2012. Key member of Barcelona’s squad for many seasons, known for pace, overlapping runs, combination play (notably with Lionel Messi), and attacking contributions from full-back. Won multiple La Liga titles, Copa del Rey trophies, and the UEFA Champions League (2014–15 season).
• Inter Miami CF (2023– ): Joined Inter Miami in Major League Soccer in 2023.

International career

• Spain national team (2011–2022): Regular starter at left-back. Part of Spain’s squads at major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2016 and FIFA World Cup 2018; member of Spain’s squad that won UEFA Euro 2012 (he was not a starter in the final tournament but was part of the broader national setup during that era) and a key player in subsequent cycles.

Style of play

• Offensive-minded left-back with excellent acceleration and stamina.
• Known for overlapping runs, quick link-up play with wingers and forwards, accurate crossing, and ability to contribute goals and assists.
• Strong tactical understanding and positioning when defending, though his greatest strength is his contribution to attack.

Notable achievements (selected)

• Multiple La Liga titles with FC Barcelona.
• UEFA Champions League winner (2014–15) with Barcelona.
• Multiple Copa del Rey wins with Barcelona.
• Included regularly in La Liga and European squad selections during his prime years; widely regarded as one of the best left-backs of his generation.

Career statistics (summary)

• Club appearances and goals: Over 500 senior club appearances across Valencia, Barcelona and Inter Miami (figures vary by season; for exact up-to-date totals check current databases).
• Spain caps and goals: Over 70 caps and several international goals (check current sources for exact totals as they change over time).

Additional notes

• Raised at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy before moving through regional clubs and returning to the top level.
• Highly regarded for chemistry with attacking teammates and adaptability to modern attacking full-back roles.