David Alba
Spanish footballer
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David Alba Fernández (born 5 May 1999) is a Spanish footballer who plays as either a central defender or a midfielder.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Alba Fernández | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Seseña, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Youth career | |||
| Seseña | |||
| Atlético Madrid | |||
| Getafe | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Getafe | 1 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Getafe B | 40 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Leganés B | 61 | (2) |
| 2023–2025 | Fuenlabrada | 66 | (2) |
| 2025–2026 | Gimnàstic | 22 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 June 2026 | |||
Club career
Born in Seseña, Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Alba represented CD Seseña, Atlético Madrid and Getafe CF as a youth.[2] On 6 May 2018, before even appearing with the reserves, he made his professional debut by starting in a 1–0 La Liga away defeat of UD Las Palmas.[3]
On 26 July 2021, after featuring in just one further first team match, Alba moved to another reserve team, CD Leganés B in Segunda División RFEF.[4] On 3 July 2023, he agreed to a two-year deal with Primera Federación side CF Fuenlabrada.[5]
On 3 July 2025, after suffering relegation, Alba joined Gimnàstic de Tarragona on a two-year contract.[6] On 17 July of the following year, he terminated his link with the club.[7]