David Olatukunbo Alaba (German pronunciation: [ˈdeɪvɪd ˈalaba];[5] born 24 June 1992) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the Austria national team. Considered one of the best defenders in the world, he is renowned for his versatility, technical skills and ability to contribute effectively in both defensive and offensive roles on the field.[6][7]

David Alaba


Personal information
Full name
David Olatukunbo Alaba[1]
Date of birth
24 June 1992 (age 31)[2]
Place of birth
Vienna, Austria
Height
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[3]
Position(s)
Centre-back, left-back, midfielder

Team information
Current team
Real Madrid
Number
4

Youth career
2001–2002
SV Aspern
2002–2008
Austria Wien
2008–2009
Bayern Munich
Senior career*
Years
Team
Apps
(Gls)
2007–2008
Austria Wien II
5
(0)
2009–2010
Bayern Munich II
33
(1)
2010–2021
Bayern Munich
281
(22)
2011
→ 1899 Hoffenheim (loan)
17
(2)
2021–
Real Madrid
67
(3)
International career‡
2007–2009
Austria U17
20
(5)
2010
Austria U19[4]
5
(1)
2009–2010
Austria U21
5
(0)
2009–
Austria
105
(15)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:03, 17 December 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:40, 21 November 2023 (UTC)
Alaba started out in Bayern's youth system before being promoted to the reserve team for the 2009–10 season.[8] In January 2011, Alaba joined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season. He returned to Bayern at the start of the 2011–12 season, where he went on to become a regular member of the first-team squad. Alaba made over 400 appearances for Bayern Munich, winning 27 honours including ten Bundesliga titles and two UEFA Champions League titles in 2013 and 2020, both as part of trebles. During his time in Germany, he was named in the UEFA Team of the Year three times. In 2021, Alaba signed for Real Madrid; he won the 2021–22 La Liga, Supercopa and Champions League title in his debut season.

Alaba is Austria's second youngest player to play for their senior national team, debuting for them in 2009 as a 17-year-old.[9][8] He has earned over 100 caps and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Euro 2020. He was voted Austrian Footballer of the Year on nine occasions (including six consecutive times from 2011 to 2016)