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David Alaba
Centre-Back / Austria
Centre-Back
34
Austria
€3.0M
Profile
Key strength: Adaptability
Versatile player
As Real Madrid chase the La Liga title from second position, David Alaba remains Carlo Ancelotti's unsung defensive general. The 33-year-old Austrian veteran has made just 3 appearances this season (270 minutes), yet his influence extends far beyond the stat sheet—registering no goals or assists but providing immeasurable organizational value. Partnering with Éder Militão while mentoring emerging talents like Dean Huijsen and Raúl Asencio, Alaba's tactical intelligence and aerial dominance serve as the foundation upon which Madrid's glittering attack—featuring Mbappé, Bellingham, and Valverde—can flourish. His €4 million market value dramatically underestimates this Bayern Munich legend's worth. Operating as a defensive Swiss Army knife, Alaba's surgical passing from the back and veteran composure under pressure allow Los Blancos to build from deep with confidence. In the margins where championships are decided, this unassuming defensive anchor's experience and leadership could prove the ultimate difference-maker as Ancelotti's squad pushes for silverware.