Jordi Alba

Spain · Left-back (Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2012-2020

Explosive overlapping full-back whose bond with Messi ruled the left flank

79.2OVR#237 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Jordi Alba is the best left-back in the world.”
— Andrew Robertson, Liverpool left-back · 2019 · source

Category averages

  • Speed89.5
  • Shooting61.5
  • Passing77.7
  • Ball Control75.3
  • Movement84.4
  • Football IQ79.5
  • Defending Skill76.0
  • Physical73.8
  • Mental80.3
  • Career82.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acceleration94
  2. Top Speed92
  3. Runs in Behind92
  4. Stamina92
  5. Knock-on & Run90
  6. Agility90
  7. Top Speed with Ball89
  8. Change of Pace88
  9. Link-up Play88
  10. Recovery Runs88

All 64 attributes

Speed 89.5

  • Top Speed92
  • Acceleration94
  • Dribbling Speed84
  • Top Speed with Ball89
  • Knock-on & Run90
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 61.5

  • Finishing70
  • Shot Power64
  • Long Shots62
  • Volleys66
  • Curve72
  • Penalties56
  • Heading50
  • Direct Free Kicks54
  • Shooting Creativity66
  • Acrobatics55

Passing 77.7

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls74
  • Crossing86
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 75.3

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession84
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot56
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 84.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind92
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs88

Football IQ 79.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 76.0

  • Defensive Positioning74
  • Marking72
  • Interceptions78
  • Standing Tackle76
  • Sliding Tackle78
  • Offside Trap78

Physical 73.8

  • Strength56
  • Stamina92
  • Agility90
  • Balance86
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play44
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression70

Mental 80.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration78
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 82.8

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements81
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty85

Profile

Born
21 March 1989
Height
170 cm
Weight
68 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2008–2025
Prime
2012-2020

Club career

  • 2008–2009 Gimnàstic (loan)
  • 2009–2012 Valencia
  • 2012–2023 Barcelona
  • 2023–2025 Inter Miami

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2015 Barcelona

Continental title 1

2012 UEFA European Championship

UEFA Nations League 1

2023 Spain

League title · La Liga Barcelona 6

2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2022–23

Club World Cup 1

2015

Copa del Rey 5

2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21

Supercopa de España 4

2013, 2016, 2018, 2023

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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