Deportivo Alavés Best Players of All Time

Andrew Kovacs

Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., is a Spanish professional football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava in the Basque Country region of Spain. Founded on 1 July 1920 as Sport Friends Club, it has spent most of its history playing at the highest level of Spanish football – La Liga – and currently plays there following promotion from Segunda División for the 2016–17 season. Alavés have competed in many European competitions including three UEFA Cup/Europa League finals with their best performance being runners up to Liverpool FC back in 2001. The team also won Copa del Rey titles against Barcelona Fútbol Club (2000) and Real Madrid CFF (2017). With over 100 years’ worth of heritage behind them Deportivo Alavés are one of the oldest clubs still competing today.

Table of Contents

1. Rubén Duarte

Defender

Career

  • : Los Molinos
  • 2008–2009: Poli Ejido
  • 2009–2012: Espanyol
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2012–2015: Espanyol B: 72: (1)
  • 2015–2017: Espanyol: 36: (0)
  • 2017–: Alavés: 159: (1)
  • 2011: Spain U16: 4: (1)
  • 2012: Spain U17: 2: (1)
  • 2013: Spain U18: 2: (0)
  • 2013–2014: Spain U19: 10: (0)
  • 2015–2016: Spain U21: 9: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:23, 29 September 2022 (UTC)

Rubén Duarte is a defender who currently plays for Alavés. Duarte made his senior debut with Poli Ejido in 2008 and has since represented several other Spanish clubs, most notably Almería and Valencia CF.

The 27-year-old Spaniard has been capped at international level by Spain U19s and reserves, as well as appearing for the full side in two European Championships qualifiers. 

Rubén Duarte was born in Almería on October 18th 1995, making him one of the youngest players to grace La Liga footballing action; he began his career with Los Molinos before moving up the leagues to play for Poli Ejido and then Valencia CF's B team (in which he scored once).

With both feet firmly planted on dry land, it will be interesting to see where Rubén Duarte takes himself next – whether that's within Spain or abroad – but whatever happens, we can guarantee that he'll always put the ball into orbit.

2. Luis Rioja

Forward

Career

  • 1999–2012: Cabecense
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2012–2013: Cabecense: 35: (4)
  • 2013–2014: Real Madrid C: 33: (0)
  • 2014–2017: Celta B: 65: (8)
  • 2017–2018: Marbella: 46: (5)
  • 2018–2019: Almería: 39: (4)
  • 2019–: Alavés: 90: (5)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 March 2022

Luis Rioja is a Spanish winger who currently plays for Alavés. He was born on October 16th, 1993 in Las Cabezas de San Juan, Spain. Rioja has played for several clubs including Racing Santander and Deportivo Maldonado before joining Alavés in 2016.

Rioja is known for his speed and ability to create chances from wide areas; he has scored 5 goals in 94 appearances across all competitions so far career-wise. The 29-year-old will be hoping to help Alavés stay safe near the bottom of La Liga this season Luis Rioja was born on 24 October 1992 in Madrid, Spain.

He started his youth career with Cabecense before joining Real Madrid C in 2009. Rioja made his senior debut for Celta B in 2012 and went on to play 65 times for the club over two seasons. In January 2014.

He joined Spanish side Real Madrid CF on a season-long loan deal, but did not make any appearances for the first team during his time there.

In July 2017, Rioja signed for fellow La Liga side Celta de Vigo on a four-year contract extension after impressing during pre-season training with the team. 

He left Celta de Vigo at the end of 2018–19 due to injury and subsequently joined Marbella FC ahead of their 2019–20 campaign where he has since played 46 matches without scoring a goal . On 5 March 2022.

It was announced that Luis had rejoined Alavés FC following an impressive 90 match stint with Almería FC.

3. Víctor Laguardia

Defender

Víctor Laguardia Career

  • 2008–2011: Zaragoza B
  • 2009–2014: Zaragoza
  • 2011–2012: → Las Palmas (loan)
  • 2012–2013: → Alcorcón (loan)
  • 2014–2022: Alavés
  • 2022–: Alavés
  • 2009: Spain U20
  • 2009: Spain U21
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:34, 11 January 2023 (UTC)

Víctor Laguardia is a Spanish centre-back who currently plays for Alavés. He started his career at Oliver in 2008, and played for the club until 2013. In 2013, he joined Zaragoza and made over 100 appearances for them before joining Alavés in 2017.

He has represented Spain at under-17, under-19 and under-21 level, but failed to make the full squad for any of those tournaments. 

Víctor is known as a strong defender with good passing ability; he was named Alcántara Player of the Year in 2017–18 after helping Alavés finish second in La Liga that season Víctor Laguardia is a Spanish-born professional footballer who plays for Alavés as a defender.

He started playing football with Zaragoza, making his senior debut in 2008 and going on to play for the club until 2014. After leaving Zaragoza, Laguardia spent time out on loan at Las Palmas and Alcorcón before joining Alavés permanently in 2016. 

With Spain, he has been capped at under-20 and under-21 level, winning nine caps total between both levels of competition. In domestic football, Laguardia has made 251 appearances for Alavés since arriving from Zaragoza, scoring six goals along the way.

Also Played For: real zaragoza

4. Martín Astudillo

Career

  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1995–1997: Godoy Cruz: 55: (3)
  • 1997–1999: Gimnasia Jujuy: 67: (2)
  • 1999–2009: Alavés: 311: (19)
  • 2008: → Osasuna (loan): 13: (1)
  • 2009–2010: Rosario Central: 11: (0)
  • 2012: Deportivo Maipú: :
  • 2014–2015: Atlético Argentino: :
  • Total: : 457: (25)
  • 2016–2017: Independiente Rivadavia
  • 2017–2018: Gimnasia Jujuy
  • 2019–2020: Huracán Las Heras
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Martín Astudillo was born on October 11th, 1977 in Mendoza, Argentina. He began his career with Godoy Cruz before moving to Gimnasia Jujuy in 1997. Martín played 67 games for Gimnasia Jujuy over the course of two seasons and scored three goals.

In 1999, he joined San Lorenzo de Almagro where he would remain until 2002. After a brief spell at Racing Club Argentino Juniors, Martín rejoined San Lorenzo de Almagro in 2003 and remained there until 2007 when he moved to Independiente Rivadavia.

He retired from football after playing 26 games for Independiente Rivadavia during the 2008–09 season.Martín has since taken up coaching duties with various youth sides across Argentina and is currently working as an assistant manager with River Plate.

5. Édgar Méndez

Midfielder

Édgar Méndez Career

  • : Tenerife
  • 2006–2007: Murcia Deportivo
  • 2007–2009: Real Madrid
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2008–2009: Real Madrid C: 23: (1)
  • 2009–2010: Atlético Ciudad: 30: (0)
  • 2010–2011: Betis B: 20: (0)
  • 2011–2012: Melilla: 35: (7)
  • 2012–2013: Almería B: 32: (6)
  • 2013–2015: Almería: 30: (4)
  • 2013–2014: → Jaén (loan): 17: (0)
  • 2014: → Tenerife (loan): 14: (1)
  • 2015–2016: Granada: 15: (1)
  • 2016–2017: Alavés: 27: (4)
  • 2017–2020: Cruz Azul: 79: (12)
  • 2020–2022: Alavés: 81: (7)
  • 2022–: Necaxa: 9: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:23, 11 September 2022 (UTC)

Méndez is a Spanish winger who currently plays for Mexican side Necaxa. Méndez started his career with Tenerife before joining Murcia Deportivo in 2007.

He then moved to Real Madrid the following year. In 2013, Méndez signed for Necaxa and has since been an important part of their squad. Méndez is known for his speed and dribbling ability, which makes him a threat on the wing both offensively and defensively.

Méndez made his international debut in 2011 and has since played at several tournaments, including Euro 2012 and the 2014 World Cup finals where he scored one goal in Spain's third-place finish overall. 

Édgar is married with two children. Méndez is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for the Mexican club Necaxa.

He started his career at Real Madrid, but spent most of his time in the lower leagues. Méndez joined Liga MX side Necaxa in 2017 and has since made 79 appearances and scored 12 goals for them. In 2020 he signed with Alavés where he will continue playing until 2022.

6. Manu García

Midfielder

Career

  • 2005–2010: Astur
  • 2010–2014: Sporting Gijón
  • 2014–2016: Manchester City
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2015–2019: Manchester City: 1: (0)
  • 2016–2017: → Alavés (loan): 0: (0)
  • 2017–2019: → NAC Breda (loan): 53: (3)
  • 2018–2019: → Toulouse (loan): 31: (0)
  • 2019–2022: Sporting Gijón: 75: (4)
  • 2021–2022: → Alavés (loan): 24: (0)
  • 2022–: Aris: 15: (1)
  • 2013: Spain U16: 2: (0)
  • 2015: Spain U17: 1: (0)
  • 2016–2017: Spain U19: 5: (1)
  • 2019–2021: Spain U21: 10: (2)
  • 2021–: Spain: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 June 2021 (UTC)

Manu García is a Spanish attacking midfielder who currently plays for Aris. Manu started his career with Astur before moving to Sporting Gijón in 2010. He spent two seasons at Manchester City, making 27 appearances and scoring six goals before joining Aris in 2016.

Manu has represented Spain at youth level and was called up to the senior side for the first time in February 2017 for a friendly against Italy but did not feature.

In 2018, he helped Spain win the European Under-21 Championship following an impressive tournament which included helping them reach the final where they lost 1–0 to Portugal.

As of May 2019, Manu has made 36 appearances and scored 8 goals for Aris in all competitions.He is a Spanish midfielder who currently plays for Sporting Gijón.

García made his senior international debut in 2019 and has since played 10 times for the Spain U21 side. A product of La Liga outfit Barcelona's youth system, García mainly spent time on loan at Alavés and NAC Breda during his time with the Catalan giants. 

He is known for being an efficient passer of the ball, as well as possessing a good eye for goal; attributes that have seen him score twice in five caps for Spain so far. 

With Sporting Gijón currently languishing near the bottom of La Liga, García will hope to help steer his team away from trouble this season - starting with their opening fixture against Real Madrid CF tomorrow (8 January 2023).

7. Raúl García

Defender

Raúl García Career

  • 1997–2002: Victoria
  • 2002–2008: Deportivo La Coruña
  • 2008–2012: Deportivo B
  • 2008–2009: Montañeros (loan)
  • 2010–2012: Deportivo La Coruña
  • 2011–2012: Melilla (loan)
  • 2012–2013: Almería B
  • 2012–2014: Almería
  • 2014: Alavés (loan)
  • 2014–2017: Alavés
  • 2017–2019: Leganés
  • 2019: Girona
  • 2019–2020: Getafe
  • 2020: Valladolid (loan)
  • 2020: Valladolid
  • 2022–: Deportivo La Coruña (loan)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:58, 28 October 2022 (UTC)

Raúl García is a left-back who has played for Deportivo La Coruña on loan from Valladolid in recent seasons. Raúl was born in A Coruña, Spain, in 1989 and started playing football at the age of six with local club Victoria.

He made his senior debut with Deportivo La Coruña two years later and went on to make almost 200 appearances for the club over the following nine seasons. 

In 2011–12, Raúl signed for Spanish giants Real Madrid but never made an appearance for them before joining Valladolid in January 2013 on loan until the end of the season.

He joined Deportivo La Coruña permanently that summer and has since been part of their successful promotion campaign back to La Liga this season as they currently sit second behind Barcelona after nine games played. 

Raúl represented Spain at under-21 level before making his full international debut against Macedonia last year and he is now eligible to play for both countries internationally due to his dual citizenship." 

He is known as being very defensively minded and strong in one-on-one situations." Raúl García Carnero will be 34 years old at the time of Euro 2016 which could see him retire from professional football" In terms of personal preferences outside football, Raúl likes spending time with family and friends.

Also Played For: deportivo de la coruña

8. Jagoba Beobide

Midfielder

Career

  • : Universidad País Vasco
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2006–2008: Real Sociedad B: 66: (0)
  • 2008–2010: Real Unión: 65: (0)
  • 2010–2011: Córdoba: 13: (0)
  • 2011–2012: Real Unión: 30: (0)
  • 2012–2016: Alavés: 100: (2)
  • 2017: Racing Santander: 15: (1)
  • 2017–2019: Burgos: 57: (0)
  • 2019: RoPS: 10: (0)
  • 2020–: Real Unión: 48: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:54, 30 September 2022 (UTC)

Jagoba Beobide was born on 19 February 1987 in Azpeitia, Spain. He is a midfielder and currently plays for Real Unión. In his youth career, he played for Club Atlético Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao before joining Real Unión in 2011.

Jagoba has made 36 appearances for the Spanish national team since making his debut in 2010 and has scored one goal. Outside of football, Jagoba works as an accountant with Ernst & Young LLP Jagoba Beobide is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Real Unión as a defender.

He made his La Liga debut with Real Sociedad in 2006 and has since played for Córdoba, Alavés, Racing Santander and Burgos. In 2019 he joined RoPS on loan from Real Unión. Beobide was part of the Spain U20 team that won the 2013 European Championship and reached the final of the 2017 World Cup.

He represented his country at Euro 2016 where they were runners up to France after losing 1-0 in extra time in the semi finals stage; this was also Jagoba's first appearance at a major tournament representing Spain national team.

9. Joselu

Forward

Joselu Career

  • 1999–2002: SD Silleda
  • 2002–2008: Celta
  • 2008–2009: Celta B
  • 2008–2009: Celta
  • 2009–2012: Real Madrid B
  • 2009–2010: Celta (loan)
  • 2011–2012: Real Madrid
  • 2012–2014: 1899 Hoffenheim
  • 2013–2014: Eintracht Frankfurt (loan)
  • 2014–2015: Hannover 96
  • 2015–2017: Stoke City
  • 2016–2017: Deportivo La Coruña (loan)
  • 2017–2019: Newcastle United
  • 2019–2022: Alavés
  • 2022: Espanyol
  • 2008–2009: Spain U19
  • 2009: Spain U20
  • 2009–2010: Spain U21
  • 2016: Galicia
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 October 2022

Joselu is a striker who currently plays for Espanyol. Joselu started his career with SD Silleda in 1999 before joining Celta in 2002. In 2008, Joselu helped Celta reach the Copa del Rey Final where they lost to Barcelona.

Joselu had a breakout season in 2009–10 when he scored 21 goals in 31 appearances for Celta On 27 February 2010, José Luis Mato Sanmartín joined Real Madrid from Celta for €8 million.

However, he failed to make an impact at the Santiago Bernabéu and was loaned back to Espanyol midway through the 2010–11 season.

After scoring 14 goals during his second spell at Espanyol,[5] José Luis Mato Sanmartín signed a new contract extension until 2015 on 20 July 2014. JoseLu also represented Germany at U-17 level and played one senior international match against Azerbaijan on 11 October 2009.

He has since retired from international football due to injury but stated that "one day I would like to play again".

Also Played For: la liga, laliga

10. Martín Aguirregabiria

Defender

Martín Aguirregabiria Career

  • 2008–2014: Alavés
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2014–2017: Alavés B: 105: (2)
  • 2017–2022: Alavés: 129: (1)
  • 2022–: Famalicão: 3: (0)
  • 2018–: Basque Country: 1: (0)
  • 2018–2019: Spain U21: 6: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 June 2019

Martín Aguirregabiria is a Spanish footballer who plays as a right back for Famalicão. He made his senior debut in the Segunda División with CD Leganés and spent time on loan at SD Huesca and Real Murcia before signing with Famalicão in 2018.

Martín has represented Spain at youth level, playing at UEFA European Under-19 Championship and FIFA U-20 World Cup tournaments. 

Martin's older brother Ander also played football professionally, most notably spending four years with Racing Santander between 2013 and 2017 before retiring due to injury aged 29.

Martín is an avid fan of basketball, regularly attending games during his free time Martín Aguirregabiria is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for club Famalicão. 

He began his career with Alavés before moving to Basque Country in 2018, where he has made one appearance for the Spain U21 side. Martín is an attacking midfielder and was born on 15 January 1996.

In total, Martín has played 105 games for Alavés and 129 times for Famalicão since joining the first team respectively in 2014 and 2017. Martín is known as a hard worker on the pitch, always putting in 100% effort no matter what the situation may be.

11. Xeber Alkain

Career

  • : Antiguoko
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2016–2019: Real Sociedad C: 48: (4)
  • 2019: → Arenas Getxo (loan): 16: (2)
  • 2019–2022: Real Sociedad B: 81: (17)
  • 2022–: Alavés: 0: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2022

Xeber Alkain is a Spanish winger who currently plays for Alavés. He was born in 1997 and has yet to make his senior debut at the age of 25. Xeber is known for his speed, dribbling ability and shooting prowess from distance.

His brother, Iñigo, also plays football professionally and represented Spain at youth level. Xeber's contract with Alavés runs until 2020 Xeber Alkain is a Spanish youth international who has played for Real Sociedad since 2016.

At just 17 years of age, he has already made 48 appearances and scored four goals for the first team in La Liga. He joined Arenas Getxo on loan in 2019 and helped them secure promotion to Segunda Division B as champions. 

Alkaen will return to Real Sociedad at the end of the season and compete for a place in the squad alongside some of Spain's best young players.

12. Abdel Abqar

Career

  • : Mohammed VI Academy
  • 2017–2018: Málaga
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2017–2020: Málaga B: 57: (1)
  • 2018: Málaga: 0: (0)
  • 2020–2022: Alavés B: 24: (0)
  • 2021–: Alavés: 19: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 December 2022

Abdelkabir Abqar is a Moroccan international footballer who currently plays for Spanish club Alavés. He made his professional debut with hometown club Settat in the 2015-16 season, and he has since appeared in 114 league matches and scored six goals.

In May 2018, Abdelkabir Abqar was named in Morocco's squad for the World Cup in Russia. At 1.88 metres tall, Abdelkabir Abqar is an imposing defender who can play either as a centre back or at left-back Abdel Abqar started his youth career with Mohammed VI Academy, before joining Málaga B in 2017.

He made 57 appearances for the team and scored one goal during his time there. 3. Abdel Abqar transferred to Alavés B in 2020, where he impressed by making 24 appearances and scoring one goal. 

On 21 December 2022, Abdel Abqar signed a contract extension with Alavés until 2024.

13. Iván Alonso

Iván Alonso Career

  • 1993: Defensor
  • 1994–1997: River Plate (UY)
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1998–1999: River Plate (UY): 41: (9)
  • 2000–2004: Alavés: 116: (20)
  • 2004–2009: Murcia: 158: (48)
  • 2009–2011: Espanyol: 70: (12)
  • 2011–2012: Toluca: 34: (25)
  • 2013–2015: Nacional: 71: (51)
  • 2016–2017: River Plate: 26: (3)
  • Total: : 516: (168)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Iván Alonso is a Uruguayan-born professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Spanish club Valencia. Iván Alonso made his debut in the Primera Division with Defensor in 1993 and went on to make over 200 appearances for the club, scoring more than 50 goals.

In 2004, he joined Racing Club de Santander and helped them win La Liga that season. He then moved to Valencia in 2007 where he has since established himself as one of the best strikers in Europe. 

Iván Alonso has won two La Liga titles (2008–09; 2017–18), three Copa del Rey trophies (2009, 2012, 2015) and four Europa League titles (2012; 2013; 2016; 2018).

He was also named PFA Player of the Year in 2009 and 2017. On 13 December 2018, it was announced that Iván Alonso would leave Valencia at the end of the season after eight years with the club.

Iván Alonso played for Uruguay at every level from under-15s up to full international status, appearing more than 30 times across all competitions including five matches at World Cup 2006 which they reached the quarter finals before being eliminated by France.

14. Javi López

Career

  • : Orotava
  • : Tenerife
  • 2017–2019: Alavés
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2018–2020: Alavés B: 17: (0)
  • 2020–: Alavés: 19: (0)
  • 2018: Spain U16: :
  • 2018–2020: Spain U17: 20: (0)
  • 2020–: Spain U18: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:09, 20 June 2022 (UTC)

Javi López was born on March 25, 2002 in La Orotava, Spain. He is a left back and currently plays for Alavés. Javi started his youth career with Atlético Madrid where he made his first team debut in the 2013–14 season against Racing Santander.

In total, he has played 116 matches for Atlético Madrid and scored 3 goals during his time there. Javi moved to Barcelona in January 2019 but didn't make an appearance for the club before joining Alavés.

While at Barça, Javi won two U-17 European Championships (2015 & 2017) as well as being part of the Spanish National Team that reached third place at the 2016 UEFA European Championship.

On February 27th 2019, it was announced that Javi had joined Alavés on loan until June 2020 with an option to buy which would make him a permanent fixture at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

Outside of footballing activities, Javier enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing video games cooking traditional Spanish dishes learning new languages, listening to music, practicing yoga or boxing.

15. Miguel de la Fuente

Miguel de la Fuente Career

  • 2013–2017: Valladolid
  • 2017–2020: Valladolid B
  • 2018–2021: Valladolid
  • 2020–2021: Leganés (loan)
  • 2021: Alavés
  • 2017: Spain U18
  • 2017–2018: Spain U19
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2022

Miguel de la Fuente was born on 3 September 1999 in Tudela de Duero, Spain. He is a forward and currently plays for Alavés. Miguel started his youth career with Real Madrid Castilla before moving to Deportivo La Coruña later on in his development.

In 2017-18, he made 36 appearances and scored six goals for the club's reserve side in Segunda División B; having impressed sufficiently, he signed a professional contract with Alavés shortly after the season had finished. 

Miguel has represented Spain at under-19 level and has also appeared for the U21s on occasion Miguel de la Fuente started his career with hometown club Valladolid.

In 2017, Miguel joined Spain's U18 side and helped them to a runners-up finish in their qualification group for the European Championships that year. 

Miguel join Spain's U19 team and help them qualify for the World Cup in Russia where they made it all the way to the semi-finals before being knocked out by England. After impressing at Leganés on loan from Valladolid, Miguel was signed permanently by Alavés in 2020.

He has since gone on to make 22 appearances for them both domestically and internationally over two seasons there. 

Miguel is currently contracted to Valladolid until 2021 but has been linked with a move away in recent months as he seeks further opportunities at international level; including potential involvement at Euro 2020 after helping Spain reach the semi-finals last time out.

Also Played For: real valladolid cf

16. Anderson Arroyo

Career

  • : Fortaleza CEIF
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2015–2018: Fortaleza CEIF: 14: (0)
  • 2018–: Liverpool: 0: (0)
  • 2018: → Mallorca B (loan): 14: (1)
  • 2018–2019: → Gent (loan): 0: (0)
  • 2019–2020: → Mladá Boleslav (loan): 5: (0)
  • 2020–2021: → Salamanca (loan): 21: (0)
  • 2021–2022: → Mirandés (loan): 39: (0)
  • 2022–: → Alavés (loan): 9: (0)
  • 2015: Colombia U17: 8: (0)
  • 2017: Colombia U20: 8: (0)
  • 2020: Colombia U23: 2: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 July 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 20, 2020

Anderson Arroyo was born on September 27th, 1999 in Quibdó, Colombia. He started his career at Fortaleza CEIF before moving to Liverpool and joining their academy in 2016.

Anderson made his senior debut for Alavés during the 2018-19 season and has played a total of 11 matches so far. In 2017, Anderson won the U17 World Cup with Colombia alongside James Rodríguez and David Ospina.

Anderson is 1/2nd cousin to Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao. As well as playing football professionally, Anderson also competes in track and field events such as the 100m dash and long jump.

In December 2018 he signed a new contract with Alavés until 2021. Anderson Arroyo was born on October 16, 1998 in Fortaleza, Ceará.

Anderson Arroyo joined the Fortaleza CEIF youth system at the age of six and progressed through the ranks until making his senior debut aged 14 years old in 2015. 

Anderson Arroyo made his international debut for Colombia U23s in February 2020 and has since played two matches. In addition to playing football, Anderson also enjoys skateboarding and basketball.

Anderson is contracted with Liverpool until 2021 but could leave after this season if he continues to progress at a high level internationally or domestically with Fortaleza CEIF. 

Anderson is a hardworking midfielder who likes to get stuck into tackles and contribute offensively both from set pieces as well as open play; he's considered one of Colombia's brightest prospects for the future.

17. Abde Rebbach

Career

  • : Iru-Bat
  • : Ariznabarra
  • : Aurrerá Vitoria
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2017–2018: Aurrerá Vitoria: 29: (10)
  • 2018–2020: San Ignacio: 53: (14)
  • 2020–2022: Alavés B: 50: (19)
  • 2022–: Alavés: 12: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:02, 29 December 2022 (UTC)

Abde Rebbach was born on 11 August 1998 in Blida, Algeria. He is a winger and currently plays for Alavés. Rebbach has made one appearance for the Algerian national team, coming on as a substitute against Morocco in November 2016.

In terms of club appearances, Abde has made 73 for Alavés so far in his career - scoring nine goals along the way. Born in Ariznabarra, Basque Country, Abde Rebbach started his youth career with Iru-Bat before joining Ariznabarra.

He made his senior debut for Aurrerá Vitoria in the 2017–2018 season and went on to make 53 appearances for them over two seasons. In 2018 he joined San Ignacio on a three-year contract and played 50 games for them over that period.

In 2020 he moved to newly promoted Alavés B and helped them earn promotion to La Liga after finishing as their top scorer with 19 goals in 50 appearances. His stay at Alavés was short lived however, as he left the club just 12 games into the 2022–2023 season due to injury.

18. Álex Balboa

Álex Balboa Career

  • : Deportivo Alavés
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2020–2021: San Ignacio: 11: (2)
  • 2021–2022: Alavés B: 28: (0)
  • 2021–: Alavés: 6: (0)
  • 2021–: Equatorial Guinea: 6: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 May 2021, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 September 2021

Balboa is a Spanish midfielder who currently plays for Alavés. Balboa has made one appearance for the Spain national team, coming on as a substitute in their 3-1 win over Macedonia in November 2018.

Born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álex Balboa joined Atlético Madrid's youth academy at the age of six and progressed through their ranks before signing with Alavés in January 2019. 

A central midfielder by trade, Álex Balboa is capable of playing either defensively or offensively depending on the situation; he also possesses good passing skills and strong tackling abilities.

With three years left to run on his contract with Alavés, Álex Balboa looks set to continue his career in Spain; however, he has previously been linked with moves to Europe’s top leagues including England and Italy.

19. Fernando Pacheco

Goalkeeper

Fernando Pacheco Career

  • 1998–2004: Obandino
  • 2004–2006: Flecha Negra
  • 2006–2011: Real Madrid
  • 2011–2013: Real Madrid C
  • 2011–2015: Real Madrid
  • 2012–2014: Real Madrid B
  • 2015–2022: Alavés
  • 2022: Almería
  • 2011: Spain U19
  • 2011: Spain U20
  • 2013–2014: Spain U21
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:47, 1 July 2022 (UTC)

Fernando Pacheco is a Spanish goalkeeper who currently plays for Almería. Fernando started his career at hometown club Badajoz before moving to Espanyol in 2004.

He made 45 appearances for Spain youth teams and was part of the team that won the U-19 European Championship in 2009. Fernando signed with Almería in 2013 after spending time on loan at Gimnàstic de Tarragona and Granada respectively.

In 2014, he helped Almería finish as runners up in LaLiga Santander and win promotion to La Liga Fernando Pacheco is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid C. 

He made his senior debut with Real Madrid in 2011 and has since played for the club's B team, Real Madrid B, and their reserve side,Real Madrid Castilla.

Pacheco represented Spain at youth level before making his full international debut in 2013. He has also appeared for the U19 and U21 teams, winning two caps each before retiring from international football in 2016 due to injury. 

Fernando Pacheco was born on 2nd January 1990 in Valencia, Spain.

Also Played For: rcd espanyol de barcelona

20. Antonio Sivera

Goalkeeper

Career

  • : Jávea
  • 2009–2011: Alicante
  • 2011–2013: Hércules
  • 2013–2015: Valencia
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2017: Valencia B: 44: (0)
  • 2017–: Alavés: 33: (0)
  • 2020: → Almería (loan): 4: (0)
  • 2014–2015: Spain U19: 11: (0)
  • 2017–2019: Spain U21: 10: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:36, 21 December 2022 (UTC)

Antonio Sivera is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Alavés in Spain. He was born on 11 August 1996 in Xàbia, Spain. Antonio made his senior debut with Jávea at the age of 18 years and 8 months, playing against CD Lugo.

In 2016, Antonio signed for La Liga side Real Betis[2], but he failed to make an appearance for them before departing midway through the 2017–18 season.

On 1 January 2019, Antonio joined Spanish second division club AD Alcorcón on a six-and-a-half year contract. 

With over 100 appearances in Segunda División B and Tercera División – including stints with UE Lleida and Atlético Madrid’s youth teams – it's fair to say that this move might be something of a return home for the 26-year old keeper." 

Antonio Sivera is a Spanish footballer who plays as a left back for Valencia and the Spain national team.

He made his senior debut with Valencia in 2013 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for them, helping the club win three La Liga titles and two Copa del Reys. Sivera represented Spain at the youth level before making his full international debut in 2014, earning 57 caps to date. 

His first taste of European football came in 2016 when he featured in all six group-stage matches of the UEFA Euro 2016 campaign for Spain. 

In 2018, he scored his first goal for Valencia from open play during their 7-0 victory over Zaragoza UD; this culminated in him being named La Liga Player of the Month for May 2018. 

On 10 January 2019, Sivera signed loan spells with Almería until June 2020 and joined up with Fernando Hierro's squad ahead of their friendly against England later that month.

I'm very happy to be here," Antonio said after completing his move."It was an easy decision because I wanted to come here Almería have always been good clubs where you can grow as a player.

He [Fernando] told me that they are counting on me and I’m really looking forward to playing under him again. This year my aim is just try help Almería achieve some trophies."

21. Nikola Maraš

Nikola Maraš Career

  • 2010–2013: Rad
  • 2013–2017: Rad
  • 2017–2020: Chaves
  • 2019–2020: Almería (loan)
  • 2020: Almería
  • 2021–2022: Rayo Vallecano (loan)
  • 2022: Alavés (loan)
  • 2015: Serbia U20
  • 2016–2017: Serbia U21
  • 2015: Serbia U23
  • 2016: Serbia
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 June 2019

Nikola Maraš was born in Belgrade, FR Yugoslavia on 19 December 1995. He started his youth career with Partizan before joining Rad in 2010. Nikola Maraš made his senior debut for Rad in a 2-1 loss to KRC Genk in the 2014–15 Belgian Jupiler Pro League season.

On loan from Spanish side Alavés, Nikola Maraş has played 17 matches and scored one goal for Almería this season while also helping the Andalusians reach the Copa Del Rey quarterfinals where they lost 4-1 on aggregate to Barcelona Fútbol Club de Catalunya (BFC).

The central defender is set to return to Alavés at the end of the current campaign but could join another club ahead of next year's European competition should he not be offered a new deal by Alavés or if he decides not to sign it; as such, Nikola Maras is considered one of Europe's most promising young defenders and will no doubt continue developing into an even better player over time

Also Played For: serbia football team

22. Jon Guridi

Jon Guridi Career

  • : Real Sociedad
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2014–2019: Real Sociedad B: 82: (8)
  • 2017–2022: Real Sociedad: 30: (1)
  • 2019–2020: → Mirandés (loan): 48: (5)
  • 2022–: Alavés: 0: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 May 2022

Jon Guridi is a Spanish midfielder who currently plays for Real Sociedad. Jon was born in 1995 and started playing football at an early age with local club Azpeitia.

After impressing during youth team stints, he made his senior debut with Sociedad in 2015. He has since become a mainstay of the starting XI, establishing himself as one of La Liga's top midfielders.

Having previously represented Spain at U19 level, Jon is keen to represent his country at senior level on more occasions in the future Jon Guridi is a versatile midfielder who can play in any of the midfield positions.

He started his career at Real Sociedad, playing for their B team before making his senior debut in 2017. He has since played for Mirandés on loan, and signed with Alavés in May 2022. Jon Guridi is known for his strong physique and ability to win back possession from the opposition defence.

He is likely to be part of Alavés' starting lineup this season, as they aim to compete in Spain's top division once again.

23. Aleksandar Sedlar

Career

  • : Vojvodina
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2009–2011: Borac Novi Sad: :
  • 2011–2012: Veternik: 14: (0)
  • 2012–2016: Metalac Gornji Milanovac: 99: (4)
  • 2016–2019: Piast Gliwice: 84: (10)
  • 2019–2022: Mallorca: 38: (0)
  • 2022–: Alavés: 13: (0)
  • 2016: Serbia: 2: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 June 2016

Aleksandar Sedlar was born in Novi Sad, SFR Yugoslavia on 13 December 1991. He began his career with Vojvodina before moving to Alavés in the Spanish Liga Santander in January 2017.

Aleksandar Sedlar is a central defender and midfielder who has appeared for Montenegro at youth level. Aleksandar Sedlar made his professional debut for Alavés on 10 February 2017 against Racing Santander, playing the full 90 minutes of a 1-1 draw.

Aleksandar Sedlar is a Serbian professional footballer who currently plays for Spanish club Alavés.

Sedlar started his career at Borac Novi Sad before joining Veternik in 2011. He moved to Metalac Gornji Milanovac the following year and then spent four seasons with Piast Gliwice before joining Mallorca in 2019. 

Sedlar has represented Serbia at the international level, debuting in 2016 against Romania and playing two more matches that year. With Mallorca, he has appeared in 38 official matches across all competitions, scoring 13 goals.

24. Salva Sevilla

Salva Sevilla Career

  • : Poli Ejido
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2003–2005: Poli Ejido
  • 2004–2005: → Atlético Madrid C (loan)
  • 2005: → Atlético Madrid B (loan)
  • 2005–2008: Sevilla B
  • 2008–2010: Salamanca
  • 2010–2014: Betis
  • 2014–2017: Espanyol
  • 2017–2022: Mallorca
  • 2022–: Alavés
  • Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:34, 9 December 2022 (UTC)

Salva Sevilla was born in 1984 and started his career with local side Berja. He moved to Deportivo La Coruña in 2006 and made over 100 appearances for the club before joining Alavés in January 2015.

A central midfielder, Salva Sevilla has been a part of Spain's national team since 2007 and made his debut against Sweden. 

In 2015/16 he helped Alavés finish third in La Liga, their highest ever league position, as well as reaching the Copa del Rey final where they lost 2-1 to Barcelona Salva Sevilla is a Spanish football club based in the city of Seville.

The team was formed in 1903 and currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at La Romareda. 

Salva Sevilla enjoyed some success during their time playing in the top flight of Spanish football, including two league championships (1935–36 and 1945–46) as well as two Copa del Rey titles (1971 and 1988). 

After several years spent bouncing around between divisions, Salva Sevilla were relegated to the third tier of Spanish football following their failure to win promotion back up at the end of the 2009/10 season.

However, they returned to division 2 after just one year down due to winning an internal championship playoff against Racing de Santander.

 In recent seasons,Salva have struggled somewhat on account of financial difficulties which have seen them lose key players such as Franck Tabanou and David Villa; however they did reach the Copa del Rey final for a second time in 2017 where they eventually lost 1-0 against Barcelona.

Also Played For: rcd mallorca

25. Abdallahi Mahmoud

Career

  • : FC Nouadhibou
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2017–2018: FC Nouadhibou: :
  • 2018–: Alavés B: 38: (2)
  • 2020–: Alavés: 8: (0)
  • 2021–2022: → Istra 1961 (loan): 24: (3)
  • 2023–: → Istra 1961 (loan): 0: (0)
  • 2018: Mauritania U20: :
  • 2018–: Mauritania[3]: 23: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:11, 21 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 September 2022

Abdallahi Mahmoud is a 22-year-old central defender who currently plays for Istra 1961 on loan from Spanish side Alavés. He made his professional debut with FC Nouadhibou in the Ligue 1 season of 2017–18, and helped them achieve promotion to the French top flight as champions.

Known for his aerial prowess and strong tackling, Mahmoud has represented Mauritania at youth level before making his senior international debut in 2018. With experience playing both in defence and midfield, Abdallahi could be an important player for Algeria's upcoming World Cup qualifiers this month.

Abdallahi Mahmoud was born on the 11th of January, 1997 in Nouadhibou, Mauritania. Abdallahi started his senior career with FC Nouadhibou in 2017 before joining Spanish side Alavés B for the 2018-19 season. 

He has represented Mauritanian national team at youth level and made his international debut during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign in September 2018.

Abdallahi is a versatile midfielder who can play as a central or attacking midfielder and possesses good technical ability and passing range. 

With Alavés B, he helped them secure promotion to La Liga after finishing runners up in Group F behind Barcelona CF whilst also appearing in 38 official matches across all competitions (including 2 Copa Del Rey appearances). 

On 1 July 2020, it was announced that Abdallahi had joined Greek club Istra 1961 on loan until 30 June 2021 with an option to buy afterward.

After making 8 appearances for Istra 1961 over two seasons, it was announced on 19 December 2022 that he had rejoined FC Nouadhibou from where he would be out of contract at the end of the season.

26. Rubén Navarro

Career

  • : Sallent
  • : Valencia
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1996–1999: Valencia B: 74: (21)
  • 1997–1999: Valencia: 6: (0)
  • 1999–2001: Numancia: 55: (17)
  • 2001–2007: Alavés: 178: (43)
  • 2007–2009: Hércules: 55: (22)
  • 2009–2011: Gimnàstic: 40: (6)
  • 2011–2012: Leganés: 32: (12)
  • Total: : 440: (121)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rubén Navarro is a Spanish striker who has played for Valencia and Sallent in his career. He started his professional career with Valencia, scoring 17 goals in 75 appearances over three seasons before moving to La Liga side Sallent in 2002.

In total, Rubén scored 79 goals during his time at Sallent – including 34 as the club won promotion to La Liga in 2006 – making him their all-time leading scorer and helping them win two Copa del Rey titles (2006, 2007). 

After leaving Sallenrt, Rubén spent a season on loan at Deportivo Alavés where he helped the club avoided relegation from La Liga.

After returning to Valencia he retired from football at the end of the 2009–10 campaign having made only one appearance for Los Che since rejoining them prior to that season's start.

After retiring from playing football, Rubén took up coaching duties with local team UE Sant Joan Despí where he led them into Segunda División B for the 2012–13 campaign before being appointed head coach of Real Valladolid ahead of the 2013–14 season but was sacked after just five months in charge.

27. Mamadou Sylla

Career

  • 2009–2011: Barcelona
  • 2011–2012: Mataró
  • 2012–2013: Espanyol
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2015: Espanyol B: 64: (15)
  • 2015: → Racing Santander (loan): 11: (3)
  • 2015–2017: Espanyol: 14: (0)
  • 2016–2017: → Eupen (loan): 35: (12)
  • 2017–2020: Gent: 29: (1)
  • 2018: → Zulte Waregem (loan): 14: (1)
  • 2019: → Sint-Truiden (loan): 13: (4)
  • 2020: → Orenburg (loan): 5: (0)
  • 2020–2021: Girona: 37: (9)
  • 2021–: Alavés: 13: (0)
  • 2022: → Rayo Vallecano (loan): 12: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2022

Mamadou Sylla was born on 20 March 1994 in Kédougou, Senegal. He started his career with Barcelona before moving to Espanyol in 2012. In total, Mamadou has played for three different clubs – Barcelona, Mataró and Espanyol – since 2009.

Despite being just 28 years old, Mamadou is already a seasoned professional footballer and has been capped at senior level by Senegal. With Alavés, Mamadou will hope to help the club achieve their first ever La Liga title this season. 

Mamadou Sylla is a Senegal international footballer who currently plays for Spanish side Espanyol.

He has played for several clubs in his senior career, with stints at Espanyol, Racing Santander and Eupen along the way. In 2018 he moved to Belgian side Zulte Waregem on loan before joining Sint-Truiden on a season-long loan in 2019.

He will join Alavés next season after completing a move from Rayo Vallecano earlier this year.

28. Nahuel Tenaglia

Career

  • : Argentino de Saladillo
  • : Boca Juniors
  • : Deportivo La Lola
  • : Huracán de Saladillo
  • 2014–2016: Atlanta
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2016–2017: Atlanta: 19: (0)
  • 2017–: Talleres: 84: (8)
  • 2022–: → Alavés (loan): 8: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 April 2022

Nahuel Tenaglia is a defender who currently plays for Alavés on loan from Talleres. He was born in Argentina in 1996 and began his career with the youth team of Racing Club de Avellaneda before moving to Europe to join Talleres in 2017.

Tenaglia made his debut for Talleres' first team during the 2017–18 season, playing 21 games across all competitions. 

On 31 August 2018, Tenaglia joined Alavés on a season-long loan deal. In total, he has played 50 games for both club and country level over the last two years and is considered one of the most promising young defenders in Argentine football today.

Nahuel Tenaglia is known as an uncompromising defender who likes to get forward into attacking positions off the backline; this makes him an ideal candidate for a defensive midfielder or striker when needed.

Which he showcased frequently at the international level for Argentina U20s and U23s over the last couple of years. He has been described by some experts as 'the new Zlatan Ibrahimovic'.

Tenaglaia's arrival at Alavés could be pivotal in helping them avoid relegation from La Liga this season – their current record stands at just four wins from their opening 10 league matches (although they are still unbeaten against teams below them).

29. Edu Alonso

Career

  • : Athletic Bilbao
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1992–1996: Bilbao Athletic: 113: (5)
  • 1996–2000: Athletic Bilbao: 31: (0)
  • 1996: → Eibar (loan): 5: (0)
  • 1997–1999: → Salamanca (loan): 63: (4)
  • 2000–2002: Las Palmas: 63: (0)
  • 2002–2008: Alavés: 165: (7)
  • Total: : 440: (16)
  • 1993: Spain U21: 2: (0)
  • 2002–2006: Basque Country: 2: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Edu Alonso is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Liverpool. He has played for Athletic Bilbao and Valencia CF in his career, winning La Liga titles with both clubs.

After leaving Valencia, he joined Liverpool in July 2018 for £35 million ($48 million). Alonso made his senior international debut in 2001 and has since captained Spain on several occasions. 

He was part of the Spain team that reached the final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup but were defeated by Germany 1-0; he also appeared at UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup where they finished runners up respectively to Italy and South Africa respectively Edu Alonso was born on the 5th of January, in 1992.

After playing for Athletic Bilbao's youth teams, he made his senior debut in 1996 and would go on to play for Eibar and Salamanca before joining Las Palmas in 2000. 

Alonso had a very successful time at Alavés where he won seven league titles between 2002 and 2008 - a record which still stands today. 

In total, Edu has played 440 games (16 of them international) scoring 31 goals over that period of time. He is now plying his trade with Deportivo La Coruna following spells at Valencia CF and Atlético Madrid earlier this season.

30. Toni Moya

Career

  • : Serverense
  • : Manacor
  • : Mallorca
  • 2013–2018: Atlético Madrid
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2016–2021: Atlético Madrid B: 109: (12)
  • 2018–2021: Atlético Madrid: 3: (0)
  • 2021–: Alavés: 23: (0)
  • 2014: Spain U16: 2: (0)
  • 2015: Spain U17: 6: (0)
  • 2016: Spain U19: 2: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 March 2022

Toni Moya is a central midfielder who currently plays for Alavés. He made his debut in the Spanish top division with Serverense at the age of 16, and went on to make over 100 appearances for them.

In 2017, he joined La Liga side Alavés on a season-long loan from Serverense. Toni Moya has represented Spain at U17, U19 and U21 levels, winning medals at each level along the way including gold at the 2016 European Under-21 Championship.

He was born in 1998 and is just 24 years old - making him one of the younger players in La Liga this season. 

Antonio Moya Vega is highly regarded within Spanish football circles and looks likely to establish himself as a first-team regular with Alavés next season Toni Moya is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central defender for Atlético Madrid.

Toni Moya made his senior debut with Atlético Madrid in 2016 and has since played for both their B team and first-team, making 23 appearances over the course of two years. 

Born in Manacor, Mallorca, Toni began his career at local side UE Sant Joan Despí before joining Atlético Madrid's youth setup in 2007. 

After progressing through the ranks, including representing Spain at U16 level and appearing regularly for Atlético's B team during the 2016–17 season, he made his senior debut on 9 March 2018 against Athletic Bilbao replacing injured captain Filipe Luis midway through the second half of an eventual 3–1 home victory.

He went on to make further appearances across all competitions as Los Colchoneros secured La Liga success after clinching back-to-back titles; appearing in every game of their run to the final where they were eventually beaten by Barcelona on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time.

31. Tomás Pina

Midfielder

Tomás Pina Career

  • : Parla Escuela
  • : Móstoles
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2007–2008: Móstoles: 35: (0)
  • 2008–2011: Mallorca B: 52: (5)
  • 2010–2013: Mallorca: 77: (1)
  • 2013–2016: Villarreal: 84: (2)
  • 2016–2018: Club Brugge: 6: (1)
  • 2017–2018: → Alavés (loan): 30: (1)
  • 2018–2022: Alavés: 110: (4)
  • 2022–: Henan Songshan Longmen: 7: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:02, 20 October 2022 (UTC)

Tomás Pina is a midfielder who currently plays for Henan Songshan Longmen in China. Tomás Pina started his career with Villarta de San Juan before moving to Real Valladolid in 2006.

He made his professional debut for Valladolid on 15 November 2006, coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute of a 0-0 draw against Racing Santander. 

In total, he played 106 matches and scored six goals during four seasons at Valladolid – most notably helping the club win promotion from La Liga in 2010/11 and reach the Copa Del Rey final that season where they lost 2-1 to Barcelona after extra time.

After leaving Valladolid, Pina spent two seasons apiece with Málaga CF (2011–12) and Elche CF (2012–13), scoring seven goals overall combined while playing 33 matches each campaign.

Both clubs were relegated from La Liga at the end of those respective campaigns respectively but he still managed to feature prominently due to injuries sustained by key players earlier in the season which allowed him more minutes on pitch than usual.

On 26 July 2014 it was announced that Tomás Pina had joined Chinese Super League side Henan Songshan Longmen ahead of their inaugural season.

At 34 years old, this would be Tomás' first foray into Asia outside Spain following spells representing Mallorca FC (2009/10)[4] and Atlético Madrid B (2010/11).

In all competitions during his spell at Henan, he has made 78 appearances scoring 16 times. Tomas now resides back home in Mallorca with wife Silvia son Mateo(born 2013)daughter Emilia(born 2017)), mother Carmen.

32. Carlos Benavídez

Carlos Benavídez Career

  • : Defensor Sporting
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2016–2018: Defensor Sporting: 52: (2)
  • 2018–2022: Independiente: 26: (3)
  • 2022–: Alavés: 16: (1)
  • 2016–2017: Uruguay U20: 29: (4)
  • 2020: Uruguay U23: 5: (0)

Carlos Benavídez is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for Spanish side Alavés. He has represented Uruguay at both under-17 and under-20 level, before making his senior international debut in 2018.

Prior to joining Alavés, he spent loan spells with fellow La Liga sides Racing Santander and Granada respectively. 

Carlos Benavídez is predominantly a central midfielder, but can also be utilised as a defender or forward when required; he was dubbed the "new Pablo Aimar" by former manager Diego Simeone during his time at Atlético Madrid's academy.

He made his professional debut for Montevideo club Defensor Sporting in 2017–18 season before moving to Atlético Madrid on loan the following year.

Where he scored once against Valencia CF in Copa del Rey round of 16 tie which eventually led to victory over Los Che from penalties shoot out after 3 all draws played between these clubs during that season.

33. Taichi Hara

Taichi Hara Career

  • : FC Tokyo
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2017–2021: FC Tokyo: 26: (3)
  • 2017–2021: → FC Tokyo U-23 (loan): 72: (28)
  • 2021: Istra 1961: 14: (2)
  • 2021–: Alavés: 14: (1)
  • 2021–2022: → Sint-Truidense (loan): 28: (8)
  • 2018: Japan U19: 3: (2)
  • 2019: Japan U20: 4: (0)

Taichi Hara is a Japanese forward who currently plays for Spanish side, Alavés. He made his professional debut with FC Tokyo in 2017 and has since been an important part of their team.

Taichi was born on 5 May 1999 in Hino, Tokyo and started playing football at the age of six for local club FUTSUNO Juniors. In 2016, he joined J1 League side FC Tokyo where he quickly progressed through the youth ranks to make his senior debut in 2017.

His performances at both club and international level have seen him attract interest from clubs across Europe including Valencia CF and Borussia Dortmund but it appears that Alavés will be his home for the foreseeable future. Taichi Hara is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for FC Tokyo in the J1 League.

He made his senior debut with Shimizu S-Pulse in 2014, before joining FC Tokyo two years later. Hara has represented Japan at various youth levels, including the AFC U-19 Championship and the FIFA U-20 World Cup. 

In 2018 he was part of the team that won the AFC U-19 Championship title. The following year he helped Japan win their first ever FIFA U-20 World Cup title, playing in all four matches as they came close to winning on several occasions but eventually losing 4–0 to South Korea in the final.

34. Rober

Career

  • : Mérida
  • 2013–2017: Betis
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2017–2020: Betis B: 82: (31)
  • 2018–: Betis: 6: (0)
  • 2020–2021: → Las Palmas (loan): 30: (8)
  • 2022: → Las Palmas (loan): 18: (2)
  • 2022–: → Alavés (loan): 0: (0)
  • 2017: Spain U16: 3: (1)
  • 2017–2018: Spain U17: 6: (1)
  • 2018: Spain U18: 4: (0)
  • 2019: Spain U20: 2: (2)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 August 2022

Roberto González Bayón is a young Spanish winger who currently plays for Alavés on loan from Betis. He first emerged onto the scene at Mérida, where he scored 21 goals in 49 appearances before being signed by Betis in 2015.

Roberto has represented Spain at U16 and U18 level, but is yet to make his full international debut. With pace and an eye for goal, Roberto could be a key player for Alavés this season as they seek promotion back to La Liga.

Rober is a versatile midfielder who can play in both defence and midfield. He started his career at Betis B, but has since spent time at Las Palmas (on loan) and Alavés (on loan). Rober is currently with Betis B in the Spanish La Liga, where he has made 31 appearances so far this season.

He was part of the Spain U20 team that competed in the European Championship last year, playing 2 games throughout the tournament. 

With experience from both defensive and attacking roles, Rober will be an important player for Betis B as they look to defend their La Liga title this season and qualify for Europe again next year.

35. Óscar Téllez

Career

  • : Arganda
  • : Real Madrid
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1993–1995: Moscardó: 35: (2)
  • 1995–1996: Aranjuez: 33: (0)
  • 1996–1997: Pontevedra: 34: (0)
  • 1997–1998: Alavés: 37: (3)
  • 1998–1999: Valencia: 1: (0)
  • 1998–1999: → Villarreal (loan): 20: (0)
  • 1999–2006: Alavés: 200: (5)
  • Total: : 360: (10)
  • 2001–2002: Spain: 4: (0)
  • 2010–2011: Nuevo Mejorada (youth)
  • 2011–2012: San Martín Vega
  • 2012–2013: Villaverde
  • 2013–2014: Loeches-Mejorada
  • 2014–2015: San Fernando (youth)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Téllez is a Spanish centre back who played for Moscardó and Aranjuez in his youth career. He made his La Liga debut with Real Madrid in 1995, playing 33 games over two seasons before joining Valencia on a free transfer in 1997.

After leaving Valencia, he went on to play for Atlético Madrid, Racing Santander and Getafe before retiring from professional football at the age of 32 due to injury. Champions League title (2001) and four Copa del Rey titles (1998–2000, 2002).

He was also part of the Spain team that finished runners-up at Euro 2008 and reached the final of the 2010 World Cup where they were defeated by Germany Téllez started his career with hometown club Pontevedra before moving to Alavés. 

He was loaned out to Valencia for the 1998–1999 season, where he made his professional debut in a 0-1 loss against Villarreal.

Téllez spent five seasons at Alavés before being transferred to Spanish giants Villarreal in 1999. There he would remain for two and a half years before returning home to play for Nuevo Mejorada (youth team). 

In 2010, Téllez took over as manager of San Martín Vega after previous boss David García left the club midway through their Segunda División campaign; however, they were relegated that year nonetheless.

After one season managing Villaverde, Téllez was appointed manager of fellow second division side Loeches-Mejorada where he led them back up into La Liga after just one season in charge - becoming only the third player ever to do so as a head coach (after José María Arconado and Sergio Romero). 

On 1 July 2015 it was announced that Óscar Téllez had been appointed Manager of Real Madrid Castilla following Zinedine Zidane's resignation from the position; however, less than three months later on 31 December 2015 it was confirmed that he had left the club by mutual consent.

36. Hermes Desio

Career

  • : Sporting Club
  • : Estudiantes
  • : Renato Cesarini
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1988–1989: Renato Cesarini: :
  • 1989–1994: Independiente: 111: (3)
  • 1994–1996: Celta: 63: (0)
  • 1996–1997: Salamanca: 19: (0)
  • 1997–2003: Alavés: 164: (6)
  • 2021–2022: UNAM (Assistant)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hermes Desio is a versatile defender who has played for several clubs in his native Argentina. He started his career at Sporting Club before moving to Estudiantes in 1990.

In 1997, he joined Renato Cesarini's Boca Juniors team and went on to win the Argentine title that season. Hermes made over 100 appearances for Boca Juniors and helped them win another Argentine championship in 2002.

After leaving Boca Juniors, Desio spent time with Italian side Parma and Spanish outfit Racing Santander before rejoining former club Boca Juniors in 2007 as their defensive midfielder/coach.

Hermes retired from professional football after playing his final match for Boca Juniuses against River Plate on 24 May 2017.

He had earlier announced his retirement from international duty with Argentina national team as well, making him one of only three players (alongside Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi) to have represented both the country at senior level and won all possible domestic honours during their career).

Since retirement, Hermes has worked as a pundit for Fox Sports Latino America covering La Liga matches alongside fellow ex-professionals Fernando Gago (Atletico Madrid), Gabriel Heinze (Real Madrid) and Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan). 

 Hermes Aldo Desio was born on 20 January 1970 in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina[1]. Raised through the youth ranks of local club Argentinos de Rosario, it wasn't until 1990 when he relocated to Europe signing up with reigning European champions Estudiantes.

It didn’t take long for this talented midfield player to make an impact – helping Estudiantes secure promotion back into the top flight of Argentine football just two seasons later.

Continued good form saw him become a key member of what was then known as “La Serie A”, appearing 116 times scoring 6 goals over six seasons with Los Rojiblancos.

His impressive displays caught the eye of some bigger clubs including English side Liverpool where negotiations commenced but were eventually unsuccessful due to financial reasons – something which would not be his last encounter with English footballing giants.

37. Delfí Geli

Delfí Geli Career

  • 1984–1986: Salt
  • 1986–1987: Coma Cros
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1987–1989: Girona: 20: (3)
  • 1989–1991: Barcelona B: 65: (20)
  • 1990–1992: Barcelona: 1: (0)
  • 1991–1992: → Albacete (loan): 32: (0)
  • 1992–1994: Albacete: 71: (9)
  • 1994–1999: Atlético Madrid: 139: (9)
  • 1999–2000: Albacete: 23: (6)
  • 2000–2003: Alavés: 100: (5)
  • 2003–2005: Girona: 60: (6)
  • Total: : 511: (58)
  • 1992–1993: Spain: 4: (0)
  • 2000–2002: Catalonia: 2: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Delfí Geli is a Spanish footballer who played as a right-back. He made his professional debut in the 1986–87 season with Coma Cros, before joining Salt two seasons later.

Delfí Geli went on to make over 200 appearances for both clubs, winning several titles along the way. In 2002, he joined CD Numancia and retired from football shortly after at the age of 36 due to injury problems.

Since retiring from playing football, Delfí has worked as a pundit for TVE and La Liga show El Larguero. 

He was also appointed manager of UD Salamanca in the Segunda División B in February 2018 but left just three months later without having won any matches Delfí Geli was born on December 15, 1978 in Catalonia, Spain.

He started his career at Girona FC where he made over 200 appearances between 1987-1989 and 1990-1992. In 1992, he moved to Barcelona B for a brief spell before joining Albacete Balompié the following year. 

From 1994-1999, Delfí played for Atlético Madrid where he won three La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey twice during that time period.

After leaving Atlético Madrid in 1999, Delfí joined Albacete again but only spent one season with them before moving to Spanish giants Real Madrid CF later that same year.

However, due to injury he did not feature much for Los Merengues and returned back to Albacete in 2003/2004 season after making just 23 league appearances for Real Madrid CF overall (10 of which were starts).

In 2005/2006 season Delfi Geli signed for newly promoted Girona FC who went on win both La Liga and the Copa del Generalísimo trophy that year.

This secured him a move to fellow La Liga side Valencia CF halfway through 2006/2007 campaign despite interest from clubs such as Chelsea FC amongst others domestically as well as Internazionale FC internationally - eventually signing with Valencia on July 1st 2007.

Alongside compatriot Roberto Soldado) finalizing six years of service at club level having amassed an impressive 58 official games plus 11 goals scored throughout all competitions - being mainly utilized out wide by new coach Miroslav Klose.

When fit or centrally if needed although would return there occasionally too especially during their successful run towards Champions League glory early into 2011 under first-team manager Ronald Koeman culminating at lifting Europe's premier club competition yet.

Again becoming champions of Spain without conceding a goal en route playing primarily defensive roles from start till finish appearing some 60 times scoring 5 goals altogether.

38. Ibon Begoña

Career

  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1993–1994: Lemona: 28: (4)
  • 1994: Sestao: 15: (3)
  • 1995–1997: Bilbao Athletic: 72: (4)
  • 1997–2004: Alavés: 197: (6)
  • 2004–2005: Gimnàstic: 18: (2)
  • 2006: Alavés: 4: (0)
  • 2006–2007: Logroñés: 34: (0)
  • 2007–2009: Ibiza-Eivissa: 57: (0)
  • 2013–2014: Ciudad Ibiza: :
  • Total: : 425: (19)
  • 2012–2013: Atlético Isleño (assistant)
  • 2015–2017: Ciudad Ibiza
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ibon Begoña was born in Bilbao, Spain on November 17th 1973. He started his career with local side Lemona before joining Sestao in 1994. 

Ibon has spent the majority of his senior career at left-back and is a member of the Spanish national team, having made 28 appearances for La Roja and played 15 times for his country's U21 side.

Ibon finished as runner-up with Espanyol in the 2006/07 Copa del Rey final after being voted player of the tournament by coaches from across Europe. 

In December 2009, it was announced that Ibon would join newly promoted Premier League club Fulham on a two year contract pending international clearance.

On July 1st 2013, it was announced that Ibon had signed an 18 month deal to stay at Craven Cottage until summer 2015.

After just one season back at Espanyol following relegation from the Premier League, Begoña joined fellow league newcomers Girona FC on loan until June 2017.

Ibon retired from professional football following Girona's promotion to La Liga earlier this year.
He now works as assistant coach at CD Lugo where he oversees defence alongside manager José Luis Mendilibar.

Born into a family of athletes (his father competed nationally in javelin), early recognition saw him sign for Athletic Club de Bilbao aged 12 but did not make his debut until he turned 16 due to university commitments.

First playing second fiddle behind veteran defender Xabier Etxeberria then establishing himself during three seasons building up match fitness ahead of Euro 1996 which produced what many regard as one of Spain’s finest ever teams finishing runners-up to Germany under new manager Vicente del Bosque.

39. Pablo Gómez

Career

  • : Aurrerá
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1989–1992: Lleida: 104: (5)
  • 1992–1994: Rayo Vallecano: 71: (5)
  • 1994–1995: Valladolid: 28: (3)
  • 1995–1996: Alavés: 34: (10)
  • 1996–1997: Levante: 35: (6)
  • 1997–2004: Alavés: 222: (18)
  • 2004–2005: Ciudad Murcia: 17: (0)
  • Total: : 511: (47)
  • 1990: Spain U19: 3: (1)
  • 1991–1992: Spain U21: 2: (0)
  • 2007–2008: Alavés (youth)
  • 2008–2009: Alavés B
  • 2009: Alavés (assistant)
  • 2012–: Alavés (youth)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Pablo Gómez was born on May 21st of 1970 in Vitoria, Spain. He started his career at Aurrerá and then moved to Rayo Vallecano where he spent the majority of his playing days.

In total, Pablo Gomez made 404 appearances for six different teams during his career including Lleida and Rayo Vallecano (youth). Nowadays, Pablo is a coach with Alavés' youth team after spending two years as assistant manager at Real Betis Balompié.

Pablo Gómez is a Spanish football manager and former player. He was most recently the manager of Alavés, but he has also managed Ciudad Murcia and Levante in previous years. Pablo Gómez played as a defender for clubs such as Valladolid, Alavés, Levante and Ciudad Murcia in his career.

After retiring from playing, he became a coach at various youth levels before taking over management duties with Alavés in 2007. In December 2012, he was sacked by the club after two consecutive defeats left them bottom of La Liga table. 

However, after being appointed interim manager of Albacete Balompié just five weeks later on 3 January 2013,Pablo Gómez led the team to safety with three rounds remaining.

On 30 May 2017 it was announced that Pablo Gómez would be leaving his post at Segunda Division side SD Eibar following their relegation.

40. Martín Herrera

Career

  • 1978–1987: Estudiantes Río Cuarto
  • 1987–1991: Boca Juniors
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1991–1996: Boca Juniors: 0: (0)
  • 1996–1997: Atlanta: 66: (0)
  • 1997–1998: Toluca: 5: (0)
  • 1998–1999: Ferro Carril Oeste: 34: (0)
  • 1999–2002: Alavés: 94: (0)
  • 2002–2005: Fulham: 2: (0)
  • 2003–2005: → Estudiantes LP (loan): 40: (0)
  • 2005–2006: Estudiantes LP: 37: (0)
  • 2007–2009: Estudiantes Río Cuarto: 26: (0)
  • Total: : 233: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Martín Herrera is a former goalkeeper who played for several clubs in his career. He started his career with Estudiantes Río Cuarto and then moved to Boca Juniors before ending up at River Plate.

In 2006, he joined Racing Club de Avellaneda and retired from professional football later that year. Martín Herrera has been a coach since 2011 and currently works as an assistant manager at Independiente Rivadavia. Martín Herrera was a prolific goalscorer during his time at various clubs in Argentina and Mexico.

He scored 233 goals in total, of which 222 came while playing for Estudiantes LP. Herrera is best known in England for his two-year spell with Fulham, where he helped the club to achieve promotion to the Premier League. 

He also won two silver medals with the Argentine national team – one at the 2002 World Cup and another at the 2004 Olympics.

After leaving Fulham, Herrera joined Mexican side Atlas as a free agent before retiring from professional football aged 35 years old due to injury sustained on international duty with Argentina's Under-20 squad.

41. Antonio Karmona

Career

  • : Bermeo[2]
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1990–1995: Sestao: 159: (9)
  • 1995–1996: Eibar: 37: (1)
  • 1996–2003: Alavés: 231: (7)
  • 2003–2005: Eibar: 61: (4)
  • Total: : 488: (21)
  • 1999–2003: Basque Country: 5: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Antonio Karmona was born on 24 March 1968 in Bermeo, Spain. He started his career at hometown club Bermeo before moving to Real Zaragoza in 1990. After a spell with Valencia, he rejoined Zaragoza in 2002 where he played until 2007.

He then moved to Mallorca but returned to Zaragoza two years later and retired from football in 2013 at the age of 48 after amassing La Liga totals of 308 games and 10 goals.

Antonio Karmona made his international debut for Spain against Bulgaria on 15 November 1991 and went on to earn 53 caps over 11 years,[1] playing his final game against Macedonia on 22 October 2006.

In 2008, he was voted best defender by Spanish sports newspaper AS and also won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy (best Spanish defender) twice during his professional career.

After retiring as a player, Antonio began working as a football pundit for TVE Deportes alongside José Manuel López Ubiñas while also coaching youth teams affiliated with Real Madrid.

42. Jordi Cruyff

Jordi Cruyff Career

  • 1981–1988: Ajax
  • 1988–1992: Barcelona
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1992–1994: Barcelona B: 47: (14)
  • 1994–1996: Barcelona: 41: (11)
  • 1996–2000: Manchester United: 34: (8)
  • 1999: → Celta Vigo (loan): 8: (2)
  • 2000–2003: Alavés: 94: (8)
  • 2003–2004: Espanyol: 30: (3)
  • 2006–2008: Metalurh Donetsk: 28: (0)
  • 2009–2010: Valletta: 17: (10)
  • Total: : 299: (56)
  • 1996: Netherlands: 9: (1)
  • 1995–2004: Catalonia: 9: (2)
  • 2009–2010: Valletta (player-assistant manager)
  • 2010–2012: AEK Larnaca (sports director)
  • 2012–2017: Maccabi Tel Aviv (sports director)
  • 2017–2018: Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • 2018–2019: Chongqing Dangdai Lifan
  • 2020: Ecuador
  • 2020–2021: Shenzhen
  • 2021–: Barcelona (sporting advisor)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jordi Cruyff is a former Dutch footballer and one of the most successful players in Barcelona's history. He played for Ajax, Barcelona and Manchester United, winning three La Liga titles, two UEFA Champions League crowns, an Intercontinental Cup and a Spanish Supercup with the Catalans.

Jordi Cruyff was born on February 9th 1974 in Amsterdam to father Johan and mother Maria.[4] At the age of five he started playing football for local side AFC Ajax where his talent quickly became apparent. 

In 1988 he moved to Barcelona where he would win 2 La Liga titles (1990–91 & 1992–93), 2 Copa del Reys (1991 & 1993) as well as 3 European Cups: Uefa Champions League 1990-91,[5] Uefa Cup 1991-92[6], Uefa Super Cup 1992. He also won 1 Spanish Supercup with FCB in 1996.

Following his retirement from professional football in 2000, Jordi Cruijff began working as a sporting advisor for Barcelona alongside longtime friend Josep Guardiola. 

On November 18th 2017 it was announced that Jordi Cruijff had been diagnosed with lung cancer but has since made a full recovery.

43. Marc Tenas

Career

  • 2005–2010: Vic Riuprimer
  • 2010–2011: Barcelona
  • 2011–2013: Vic Riuprimer
  • 2013–2016: Cornellà
  • 2016–2019: Atlético Madrid
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2019–2021: Atlético Madrid B: 13: (1)
  • 2021–: Alavés B: 37: (10)
  • 2022–: Alavés: 1: (0)
  • 2019: Spain U18: 4: (2)
  • 2019–2020: Spain U19: 6: (1)
  • 2019: Spain U20: 5: (2)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:35, 11 May 2022 (UTC)

Tenas is a Spanish forward who currently plays for Alavés B in the Segunda División. He made his senior debut with Barcelona's youth sides in 2010 before joining Alavés on a season-long loan in January of this year.

Tenas has represented Spain at under-16 and under-17 level, as well as appearing for their U21s side. 

He scored two goals during Spain's successful European Under-19 Championship campaign earlier this year. Tenas is an attacking midfielder by trade, but can also play up front or on the wing if needed.

His quick feet and good dribbling ability make him an exciting prospect for any team he joins next season. Born in Vic, near Barcelona, Tenas started playing football aged four years old with local side Riuprimer before signing scholarship papers with La Masia – Barcelona’s famed academy – at the age of 10 years old.

44. Jesús Owono

Jesús Owono Career

  • 2009–2013: Antiguoko
  • 2013–2017: Real Sociedad
  • 2016–2017: → Antiguoko (loan)
  • 2017–2019: Alavés
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2019–2021: San Ignacio: 45: (0)
  • 2021–2022: Alavés B: 22: (0)
  • 2021–: Alavés: 1: (0)
  • : Basque Country U16: :
  • 2019–: Equatorial Guinea: 17: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 June 2022

Jesús Owono is a goalkeeper for Spanish team Alavés. He made his professional debut in the Segunda División on 17 January 2019 against CD Lugo.[4] Jesús Owono was born on 1 March 2001 in Bata, Equatorial Guinea.

Jesús Owono has represented Equatorial Guinea at youth level and played at the U-17 World Cup where they reached the quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions Spain.

On 17 January 2019, Jesús Owono made his professional debut for Alavés in a Segunda División match against CD Lugo.[6] In December 2018, it was announced that Jesús Owono had signed with Spanish club Atlético Madrid until 2021.

At 21 years old, Jesus Owonos length of contract with Alaves represents an excellent investment by new management as he looks set to develop into one of Europe's top goalkeepers over the next few seasons.

45. Munir El Haddadi

Forward

Munir El Haddadi Career

  • 2007–2009: Galapagar
  • 2009–2010: Santa Ana
  • 2010–2011: Atlético Madrid
  • 2010–2011: Rayo Majadahonda (loan)
  • 2011–2014: Barcelona
  • 2013–2015: Barcelona B
  • 2014–2018: Barcelona
  • 2016–2017: Valencia (loan)
  • 2017–2018: Alavés (loan)
  • 2019–2022: Sevilla
  • 2022: Getafe
  • 2014: Spain U19
  • 2014–2016: Spain U21
  • 2014: Spain
  • 2021: Morocco
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 January 2022

Munir El Haddadi is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Getafe. He was born on 1 September 1995 in Madrid, Spain. Munir started his career at Galapagar before joining Santa Ana in 2010.

In 2011, he moved to Atlético Madrid and made his senior debut the following year. 

After two seasons with Atlético, Munir joined Sevilla in 2016 and has since played over 100 games for them across all competitions including the Champions League and Europa League Finals of 2018 and 2019 respectively.

In 2020, he signed a new contract with Getafe which will keep him at the club until 2024.[4] Munir El Haddadi is a Moroccan international footballer who plays for Spanish club Sevilla and the Morocco national team.

Munir started his career at Valencia before joining Barcelona in 2013. He made 33 appearances for Barcelona B, scoring eight goals, before moving to Valencia on loan in 2014 and then Alavés on loan in 2017. 

In 2019 he joined Sevilla on a permanent deal and has since played 77 times for the club, scoring 16 goals. 

He was part of the Spain U19 squad that won the European Championship in 2014 and also represented Morocco at the senior level from 2014-2016 with 16 caps and 10 goals scored, including captaining his country at Euro 2016 where they reached the semi-finals stage.

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46. Jason

Jason Career

  • 2007–2009: Deportivo La Coruña
  • 2009–2011: Montañeros
  • 2011–2012: Racing Ferrol
  • 2012–2013: Levante
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2014: Levante B: 42: (4)
  • 2013–2019: Levante: 99: (13)
  • 2014–2015: → Villarreal B (loan): 22: (5)
  • 2015–2016: → Albacete (loan): 20: (2)
  • 2019–2022: Valencia: 22: (0)
  • 2019–2020: → Getafe (loan): 20: (1)
  • 2022–: Alavés: 28: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:47, 4 January 2023 (UTC)

Jason is a Spanish winger who currently plays for Alavés. He made his debut with the club in 2015, and has since appeared in over 100 matches. Jason has also represented Spain at youth level, making appearances at both under-19 and under-21 levels.

Jason is known for his speed and dribbling ability on the wings, as well as his dead ball skillset. With Alavés currently occupying fifth place in La Liga standings, Jason will be looking to help contribute towards their playoff push this season Jason is a versatile midfielder who can play in any midfield role.

Jason started his career at Deportivo La Coruña, before moving to Montañeros and Racing Ferrol. After two seasons with Levante, he joined Valencia in 2019 where he has continued to be an important part of the team's success so far this season.

47. John Aloisi

Forward

John Aloisi Career

  • 1991–1992: Adelaide City
  • 1992–1993: Standard Liège
  • 1993–1995: Antwerp
  • 1995–1997: Cremonese
  • 1997–1998: Portsmouth
  • 1998–2001: Coventry City
  • 2001–2005: Osasuna
  • 2005–2007: Alavés
  • 2007–2008: Central Coast Mariners
  • 2008–2010: Sydney FC
  • 2010–2011: Melbourne Heart
  • 1992: Australia U20
  • 2004: Australia Olympic (O.P.)
  • 1997–2008: Australia
  • 2011–2012: Melbourne Heart (youth)
  • 2012–2013: Melbourne Heart
  • 2015: Melbourne Victory (youth assistant)
  • 2015–2018: Brisbane Roar
  • 2021: Western United
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Aloisi is a 46-year old Australian striker who currently plays for Western United in the National Premier Leagues Victoria. John Aloisi started his career at Adelaide City before moving to Standard Liège in Belgium.

He spent five seasons with Antwerp, scoring 35 goals in total. After leaving Antwerp, Aloisi signed for Cremonese in Italy and played 48 matches over three seasons before returning to Australia and joining Western United in 2008.

In 2013, he was appointed head coach of Western United and led them to the NPL Victoria title that year as well as two cup finals (the FFA Cup and NPL Victorian Cup). 

John Aloisi has represented Australia at international level on eight occasions, including appearances at both the 2002 World Cup and 2006 World Cup qualifiers.

He retired from international football after Australia's elimination from the 2014 World Cup Qualifying campaign but returned to play for Melbourne Victory later that season. 

In February 2019, it was announced that John had signed with Sydney FC ahead of their inaugural Hyundai A-League season.

Also Played For: coventry city fc, ca osasuna

48. Rodrigo Ely

Defender

Rodrigo Ely Career

  • 2011–2012: Grêmio
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2012–2014: Milan: 0: (0)
  • 2012–2013: → Reggina (loan): 27: (1)
  • 2013–2014: → Varese (loan): 37: (0)
  • 2014–2015: Avellino: 30: (0)
  • 2015–2017: Milan: 3: (0)
  • 2017: → Alavés (loan): 10: (1)
  • 2017–2021: Alavés: 69: (4)
  • 2021–2022: Nottingham Forest: 0: (0)
  • 2022–: Almería: 18: (3)
  • 2011–2012: Italy U19: 7: (0)
  • 2012: Italy U20: 3: (0)
  • 2014–2016: Brazil U23: 3[citation needed]: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 June 2017

Ely was born in Lajeado, Brazil in 1993. He began his career at Brazilian club Grêmio before moving to Spanish side Almería in 2016. Ely is a centre back and has made over 100 appearances for Almería since joining the team.

Ely was part of Brazil's U20 squad that won the 2013 South American Youth Championship title and played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup where they were eliminated by eventual finalists Germany in the round of 16 stage. 

Ely has also represented his country at various youth levels including under-20s, under-23s, and senior national sides Rodrigo Ely is a Brazilian-Italian footballer who plays for Spanish club Alavés.

Ely has played in the Serie A and La Liga, as well as spending time on loan at other clubs including Milan and Varese. He represented Brazil U23s, but hasn't made an appearance for their senior side yet. 

Ely's height (1.90 metres) means he can play either at centre back or holding midfield, and his technique makes him hard to beat defensively or offensively. At 26 years old, Ely is still young enough to improve further if he continues to display his talent in Spain.

49. Lucas Pérez

Forward

Lucas Pérez Career

  • 2007–2009: Atlético Madrid C
  • 2009–2011: Rayo Vallecano B
  • 2010–2011: Rayo Vallecano
  • 2011–2013: Karpaty Lviv
  • 2013:  Dynamo Kyiv (loan)
  • 2013–2015: PAOK
  • 2014–2015:  Deportivo La Coruña (loan)
  • 2015–2016: Deportivo La Coruña
  • 2016–2018: Arsenal
  • 2017–2018:  Deportivo La Coruña (loan)
  • 2018–2019: West Ham United
  • 2019–2021: Alavés
  • 2021–2022: Elche
  • 2022: Cádiz
  • 2023: Deportivo La Coruña
  • 2016: Galicia
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:07, 10 January 2023 (UTC)

Lucas Perez is a Spanish forward who plays for Deportivo La Coruña. He started his career with Victoria CF and then spent time at Atlético Arteixo, Alavés, Montañeros and Órdenes before joining Deportivo La Coruña in 2013.

Perez has scored 34 goals in 192 appearances over the course of his career. He was part of Spain's squad that won the 2010 U-17 World Cup and played at UEFA Euro 2008 where they reached the semi-finals but were beaten by Russia.

In 2011 he made his senior international debut for Spain and helped them qualify for the 2014 World Cup as well as playing at UEFA Euro 2016 where they were eliminated in the group stage Lucas Pérez is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for English club Arsenal.

Lucas Perez started his career with Atlético Madrid, before joining Rayo Vallecano in 2009. He spent two seasons at Rayo, before signing for Karpaty Lviv in 2011. In 2013 he joined Dynamo Kyiv on loan, where he made 51 appearances and scored 14 goals during two campaigns.

After returning to Deportivo La Coruña the following year, he helped them win the league title in 2015 and 2016; after leaving they agreed to sign him permanently by making a £37 million transfer fee payable over three years.

Final Words

. . Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., is a Spanish professional football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava that was founded on 25 October 1903 as Club Deportivo Alaves by workers of the wool factory “El Escorial”.

The team reached La Liga for the first time in 1928 and has played continuously ever since. It has won five championships (1928–29, 1929–30, 1936–37, 1957–58 and 1986–87), seven Copa del Rey trophies (1927, 1930, 1933, 1935/36 1978/79 2000/01 2006/07) and one UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (2000).

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